Cybersecurity – Page 8

Security-Focused Crypto ISAC Debuts With Founding Members Including Coinbase, Kraken, Circle

May 30, 2024 by DIGIT

The Crypto ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) launches on Wednesday as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association dedicated to bolstering security within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Its founding members include Aleo, Circle, Coinbase, Consensys, Evertas, Fireblocks, Hedera, Kraken, Offchain Labs, Red Balloon Security, Ribbit Capital, Solana Foundation, and Trail of Bits. Its mission is to foster collaboration … Read more

Central banks turn to generative AI for enhanced cybersecurity: BIS

May 28, 2024 by DIGIT

Central banks are increasingly adopting generative AI for cybersecurity, with a BIS report indicating that 71% are already using it and more planning to follow. Go to Source

Kaamel Technology to lead investigation into XLink’s $10M breach

May 20, 2024 by DIGIT

XLink partners with Kaamel Technology to investigate the initial cause of the breach while accelerating previously communicated security upgrades Go to Source

Bitcoin bridge XLink resurrection underway post $10M hack

May 17, 2024 by DIGIT

XLink faced a security breach involving almost $10 million, with $4.3 million recovered thanks to a friendly neighborhood white hat hacker. Go to Source

CertiK discovered $5M security flaw in Wormhole bridge on Aptos

May 13, 2024 by DIGIT

A flaw in the bridge could have allowed an attacker to produce fake token transfers, but it was discovered and patched before anyone could take advantage of it. Go to Source

279 Crypto Accounts Forfeited to US Government in North Korean Laundering Crackdown

May 12, 2024 by DIGIT

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the forfeiture of 279 cryptocurrency accounts containing funds linked to alleged hacks of crypto exchanges by North Korean operatives. This measure is a component of a broader U.S. effort aimed at dismantling cyber operations that finance North Korea’s nuclear and missile initiatives. The decision … Read more

Interpol Nigeria boosts cybersecurity with virtual asset training

May 11, 2024 by DIGIT

The training will enable officers to effectively address cybercrimes involving virtual assets, particularly stablecoins. Go to Source

Bugs in Gains Network fork let traders profit 900% on every trade: Report

May 9, 2024 by DIGIT

An attacker could have placed a limit buy order with an arbitrarily high open price to automatically win every trade, the Zellic security platform discovered. Go to Source

QANplatform launches world’s first quantum-resistant, EVM-compatible testnet

May 7, 2024 by DIGIT

Quantum computers will be able to crack today’s main cryptographic algorithms employed by the whole internet, including banking applications, email providers, and social media platforms. Go to Source

Security Breach At Serenity Shield: $5.6 Million Worth Of Tokens Compromised

February 29, 2024 by DIGIT

Today marked a troubling turn of events for Serenity Shield’s project as a MetaMask wallet associated with the initiative fell victim to a security breach. The breach resulted in the loss of 6.9 million $SERSH tokens, valued at approximately $5.6 million. Serenity Shield’s MetaMask wallets were compromised for 6.9M $SERSH (worth ~$5.6 million). Some of … Read more