Unmasking the Culprits: The North Korean Lazarus Group Behind the $54 Million CoinEx Hack

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity and cryptocurrency, one incident that sent shockwaves throughout the industry was the $54 million hack of CoinEx, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange. While this breach had sent investors and enthusiasts into a frenzy, there…

Shortly After Twitter Hack, Vitalik Buterin Transfers $3.12 Million Ethereum to an Exchange

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin appeared again on the news due to a recent transaction involving his wallet. So, he sold some of these ETH tokens. But why?  Vitalik Buterin Moves $3.12 Million Ethereum  @spotonchain via X  Ethereum Co-founder Sell-off Large…

Outranking the Competition: Teen Hacker’s Bitcoin Heist and the DOJ’s $5 Million Demand

Introduction In a digital age where cryptocurrency is gaining immense popularity, a recent incident involving a teenage hacker and a BMW sports car has captured the attention of both the cybersecurity community and the broader public. This article delves into…

How a Whale Lost $24 Million in a Crypto Phishing Attack

Introduction Cryptocurrency has become a lucrative investment option for many, but it’s not without its risks. In a recent incident reported by CoinTelegraph, a crypto whale lost a staggering $24 million in a phishing attack. This unfortunate event serves as…

The Crackdown on Chinese Crypto Influencers: 80 Accounts Shut Down

In recent times, the world of cryptocurrency has been a hotbed of activity, attracting both enthusiastic investors and a growing number of influencers. China, with its significant presence in the crypto market, has been at the forefront of this digital…

Brazilian crypto streamer loses money by accidentally exposing private key

Fraternidade Crypto, a famous Brazilian crypto streamer, suffered significant financial loss due to a private critical mishap. These kinds of incidents shed light on the importance of security in the world of digital assets. Fraternidade Crypto’s Loss of Private Keys…

Exposing the Unquestionable Toll: $13M Losses in the World of SIM Swap Scams

Uncovering $13 Million in Losses: The Saga of SIM Swap Scams In a startling revelation, crypto sleuth ZachXBT has unveiled a staggering sum of over $13 million in losses attributed to SIM swap scams. These cybercrimes have struck with ruthless…

Is Friend.tech Doomed? Over 101,000 Users Get Their Personal Details Exposed

There’s a new crypto project in town, and it is bringing many people to its side due to the massive potential it has. Apparently, Friend.tech succeeded in rallying around a lot of people to it. But there’s a controversy. It…

Two Russian Nationals Face U.S. Justice Department Charges Over Crypto Exchange Hacks

In a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency, the U.S. Justice Department has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals, Alexey Bilyuchenko, 43, and Aleksandr Verner, 29. The charges relate to the 2011 hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox…

Chainalysis – Transactions Tied to a Hacktivist Group – Details Uncovered

Chainalysis, a leading blockchain analysis company, has recently uncovered a series of Bitcoin transactions containing hidden OP_RETURN messages, tied to a Russian hacktivist group. By using OP_RETURN, an optional script command in Bitcoin transactions, the group has managed to establish…