Crypto lender Polter Finance halts operations after $12M hack
Polter Finance has suffered a $12 million flash loan hack, with the platform investigating stolen funds linked to Binance wallets and offering impunity to the attacker. Go to Source
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Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx
According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024. Go to Source
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts for his capture. FBI Cracks Global Cryptocurrency Theft Network The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) … Read more
Court revives 2020 AT&T case over $24M crypto theft via SIM swap
Cryptocurrency stolen in a SIM swap may lead to a precedent-setting decision on phone company responsibility. Go to Source
Base DeFi project disappears after rug pull
BaseBros Fi, a DeFi protocol on the Base blockchain, vanishes after stealing user funds via an unaudited contract. Go to Source
Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to ‘clip’ crypto
Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actor’s wallet. Go to Source
Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder
An X user called “maxlin.eth” encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app. Go to Source
WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform. Go to Source
Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Russian nationals with stealing PHP340 million ($6.2 million) worth of XRP cryptocurrency from a local crypto exchange. The suspects allegedly hacked Coins.ph’s system to commit the theft. The DOJ emphasized the importance of vigilance against cybercrime despite ongoing efforts to combat these threats. Philippine DOJ Charges … Read more
Crypto Theft Mastermind Convicted in US for Home Invasions, Kidnappings, and Robberies
A Florida man has been convicted in the United States for orchestrating an international scheme that involved violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency. The operation targeted victims throughout the country, who were kidnapped and assaulted to gain access to their cryptocurrency accounts. The defendant is facing a minimum sentence of seven years and a … Read more
