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
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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
Bitcoin ETFs are the next major target for North Korean hackers: Cyvers
North Korean hackers could be eying the infrastructure around the Bitcoin ETFs, lured by the $52 billion worth of cumulative holdings. Go to Source
New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images
According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are “aggressively targeting” the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks. Go to Source
Uniswap settles CFTC charges, Polygon’s new ‘hyperproductive’ POL token: Finance Redefined
The CFTC’s director warned that other DeFi ecosystems may also be fined for offering illegal trading services, while Polygon’s native token executed a key technical upgrade. Go to Source
Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical. Go to Source
Lara and Tiffany Trump X accounts hacked, users warned not to click links
Scammers have taken over two accounts associated with presidential candidate Donald Trump’s family Go to Source
Penpie protocol exploited, suffers $27M loss
Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023. Go to Source
August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack
The majority of the stolen funds is accounted for a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million. Go to Source
Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August
Two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million. Go to Source
