Hackers got away with $440M in 28 exploits in Q3: Report
The number of cryptocurrency hacks and the recovery rate for funds set three-year lows in Q3 2024. Go to Source
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Crypto hackers steal $750M in Q3 2024, as losses grow by 9.5% — CertiK
The third quarter of 2024 saw a decline in the number of crypto hacks, but the value of assets stolen spiked, with $753 million lost across 155 incidents. Go to Source
User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result. Go to Source
Feds end Bitcoin bandits’ luxury life fueled by $230M crypto scam
The scammers spent their gains on a lavish lifestyle of luxury cars, apartments, jewelry, and nightlife. Go to Source
US prosecutors oppose Mango Market exploiter’s motion for acquittal
Following the exploit, Eisenberg claimed he negotiated a settlement with Mango Markets’ insurance fund to ensure users retained their money. Go to Source
Telegram bot Banana Gun’s users drained of over $1.9M
So far, at least 36 victims suffered losses amounting to nearly $2 million worth of Ether. Go to Source
Indian crypto exchange WazirX struggles to recover funds 60 days after hack
WazirX’s $235 million hack recovery efforts face hurdles as internal findings yield little to no significant breakthroughs. Go to Source
Ethena domain registrar hacked, Ethena Labs warns users to stay away
The Ethena website appears to have suffered a front-end attack, and users are encouraged not to interact with the platform. Go to Source
Binance denies blame in $230M WazirX hack, urges user repayments
Binance urged the WazirX team to take accountability for the hack, and compensate users for the loss of funds. Go to Source
Bitcoin ETF security concerns mount after FBI warns of North Korean hackers
North Korean hackers are reportedly targeting the billions of dollars in BTC and ETH held by crypto ETF custodians. Go to Source
