Crypto Hacks

Indodax suffers $21.95 million security breach; major funds stolen and converted into various cryptocurrencies. Investigation underway as exchange halts operations.

North Korean hackers, particularly the Lazarus Group, have ramped up their attacks on DeFi platforms using sophisticated social engineering tactics. The rise in successful hacks underscores vulnerabilities in the decentralised finance space, posing significant risks to users and protocols alike.

Recent security breaches in DeFi protocols Pythia Finance and Penpie, as well as a vulnerability in Zyxel devices, highlight ongoing risks in both blockchain and networking environments. These incidents underscore the importance of rigorous and continuous security assessments.

The X accounts of Lara and Tiffany Trump have been hacked, leading to fake crypto promotions. World Liberty Financial, Trump's DeFi project, is at risk of becoming a target for hackers.

Chinese hackers are suspected to have exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Director, software used by ISPs to secure networks, compromising several internet companies in the US and abroad.

Apple users are warned about the emergence of a new malware called "Cthulhu stealer," which targets users to steal their personal information and target crypto wallets.

Hackers breached McDonald's Instagram to promote a fake Grimace meme coin, scamming $700,000 in Solana before the account was restored.

A Web3 phishing attack resulted in the theft of $55 million in Dai tokens, highlighting the growing cybercrime threat in the digital asset sector.

Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo’s X account allegedly fell victim to a hack, leading to the promotion of a suspicious memecoin and fake giveaways.

A cyberattack on Paris 2024 Olympics venues and French museums has led to a demand for cryptocurrency ransom. The attack has not disrupted Olympic programming, but the investigation is ongoing.