BingX, a Singapore-based crypto exchange, has suffered a hack targeting its hot wallets. The attack affected several blockchains, with Cyvers Alerts estimating a total loss of over $52 million. BingX Confirms Hot Wallet Hack The incident was initially detected by blockchain security firm PeckShield, which reported a âsuspicious significant fund outflowâ from the exchange totaling…
Blockchain detective ZachXBT has exposed another set of hackers who used a social engineering scam to steal over $240 million in Bitcoin from a wealthy victim. The investigator said that both his efforts and the criminalsâ own blunders have already led to âmultiple arrests and millions frozen.â Scammed For 4000 BTC In mid-August, the scammers…
The official X account of Decentraland, a virtual reality platform, has been hacked, with attackers advertising a fake MANA token airdrop. On September 19, PeckShield alerted the public in a post on X that Decentralandâs official account had been compromised. Details of the Breach The blockchain security firm urged users to avoid interacting with the…
According to Cyvers, Delta Prime, the decentralized finance (defi) platform, lost just over $5.9 million after a hacker took control of a private key on Sept. 16. Detailing the incident, Meir Dolev, the CTO of Cyvers, said the hacker initiated the attack by taking control of a wallet that is the admin of Delta Prime…
Indodax, Indonesiaâs largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly suffered an exploit resulting in a total loss of $18.2 million. Following the incident, the team acknowledged the security breach and temporarily suspended operations for maintenance, reassuring users that their funds remained safe. $18.2 Million Exploit On September 11, Cyvers Alerts took to X to notify the…
The hacker responsible for the WazirX security breach has moved over $23 million worth of stolen Ethereum (ETH) in the past 24 hours. This comes amidst the exchangeâs restructuring efforts which could see 55-57% of the stolen assets being returned to users. Funds Likely Heading to Tornado Cash According to Cyvers Alerts, the hacker transferred…
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a paper alerting the public of âaggressiveâ attacks from North Korean hackers against the crypto industry and companies associated with digital asset investment products. According to the report, these attacks consist primarily of sophisticated social engineering tactics that even crypto employees and market participants well-versed…
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform Penpie, built on the Pendle network, reportedly suffered a major exploit on September 3, 2024. According to the real-time on-chain monitoring system Cyvers Alert, the hack led to the loss of at least $26 million in various wrapped and synthetic crypto assets. Details of the Attack Emerge The security surveillance company…
The X accounts of Lara Trump and Tiffany Trump were reportedly hacked Tuesday evening, resulting in fraudulent messages posted to promote a fake cryptocurrency token. The compromised accounts were used to falsely endorse a token allegedly linked to World Liberty Financial, a new crypto project recently promoted by members of the Trump family. Details of…
The hacker responsible for the $230 million cyberattack on Indian crypto exchange WazirX has begun transferring stolen funds using Tornado Cash, a digital currency mixer sanctioned by the U.S. government. The move, which hides the trail of stolen assets, is the latest attempt by the perpetrator to launder the ill-gotten gains. $6.5 Million in Stolen…
The X account of French football star Kylian Mbappe was reportedly hacked on August 29, with the attackers posting multiple messages promoting a suspicious cryptocurrency named â$MBAPPE.â The posts, which also included opinions on contentious topics such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, caught the attention of many, leading to significant financial losses for some. Investor Loses…
McDonaldâs Instagram page was reportedly hacked on August 21, leading to a significant scam involving a Solana-based meme coin. The perpetrators exploited the fast-food chainâs social media account to promote a fraudulent token named âGrimace,â referencing one of McDonaldâs fictional characters featured in its advertisements. Bubblemapsâ findings reveal that the hacker acquired 75% of the…
On Tuesday, a cryptocurrency whale suffered a loss, with approximately $55.4 million worth of Dai stablecoin stolen in a phishing attack. According to the blockchain security firm CertiK, the attacker likely used a phishing tool known as Inferno Drainer to gain access to the whaleâs externally owned account (EOA). Inferno Drainer Phishing Attack The incident…