Hacks & Exploits

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago BitBox Releases Firmware Update to Address Severe Vulnerabilities in Wallets BitBox has issued firmware version 9.26.5 to rectify critical vulnerabilities in its hardware wallets, assuring users that no funds were compromised.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Iran-U.S. Tensions A vessel was attacked while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the ongoing maritime risks amid escalating Iran-U.S. tensions.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago SafePal Reveals Security Flaw Exposing Data of Nearly 40,000 Customers SafePal has disclosed a significant security flaw in its order-tracking system that exposed personal information of approximately 39,798 customers. The company has since implemented security measures and notified affected individuals.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Bits of Gold Faces Data Breach Affecting 200,000 Customers in Israel Bits of Gold, Israel's largest regulated cryptocurrency broker, has suffered a data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 200,000 customers, raising serious security concerns.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Louisiana Man Loses $30,000 to Scammers Posing as Bank Investigators An 82-year-old Louisiana man was scammed out of $30,000 by fraudsters impersonating bank investigators, leading to a devastating loss of his life savings.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Chainalysis Reports Decline in Crypto Extortion Success Rates Amid Rising Attacks A Chainalysis report reveals that the success rate of violent crypto thefts in France has dropped to 26%, while the number of attacks has surged significantly.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago California Man Charged with Draining $100,000 from Elderly Retiree's Crypto Account A Simi Valley man has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $100,000 from an 89-year-old retiree's cryptocurrency account through unauthorized transfers.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Coinbase and 14 x402 Payment Facilitators Fail Security Tests, Exposing Vulnerabilities A recent study revealed that Coinbase and 14 other x402 payment facilitators failed critical security tests, exposing them to various vulnerabilities that could impact merchants and customer transactions.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Trezor Reports Data Breach Affecting 13,689 Customers via Shipping Partner Trezor has revealed a data breach involving its shipping provider ShipMonk, impacting 13,689 customers across several countries. The breach exposed personal information including names, email addresses, and shipping details.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Russia Imports Over $1B in Strategic Minerals for Military Use, Primarily from China A report reveals that Russia imported over $1.1 billion in strategic minerals for its military, primarily from China, highlighting vulnerabilities in its supply chain amid ongoing sanctions.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Harmony Network Faces Crisis as Exploit Mints 4 Billion ONE Tokens Harmony's native token, ONE, plummeted to a record low following an exploit that minted approximately 4 billion tokens without authorization, representing 26% of its total supply.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Binance Security Chief Addresses Quantum Computing Threats to Crypto Binance's Chief Security Officer, Jimmy Su, emphasizes that quantum computing is not currently a threat to crypto security, highlighting phishing and malware as the primary risks.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Coreum Bridge Hack Drains Nearly 200,000 XRP, Price Falls Below $1 A hack on the Coreum cross-chain bridge resulted in the loss of approximately 200,000 XRP, causing the token's price to drop below $1 for the first time since 2024.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago OpenAI Launches Daybreak Initiative with New Cybersecurity AI Models OpenAI has introduced its Daybreak initiative, featuring two AI models, Daybreak Blue and Daybreak Red, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity measures for both defensive and offensive strategies.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago BTCPay Server Addresses Vulnerability with 0.42 BTC Donation and Bounty for Stolen Funds BTCPay Server has disclosed a critical vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access to Lightning Network nodes, leading to thefts. The project has donated 0.42 BTC to security researchers and announced a bounty program for the recovery of stolen fu

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Coinsbuy Suffers $7.9 Million Hack, Funds Laundered via Monero Coinsbuy, a digital asset processing platform, experienced a significant security breach resulting in the theft of over $7.9 million. The attacker laundered a portion of the stolen funds through Monero, complicating recovery efforts.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Iran's Foreign Minister Confirms No Direct Talks with the US Amid Tensions Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that there are no direct negotiations with the United States, only indirect communications through intermediaries, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago BTCPay Server Issues Urgent Update Following Fund Theft Exploit BTCPay Server has confirmed that a critical vulnerability allowed attackers to steal funds from users running outdated versions. Operators are urged to update to version 2.4.2 immediately to secure their systems.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago OpenAI Pauses Astra Development Amid Critical Cybersecurity Risks OpenAI has paused internal development of its upcoming model, Astra, due to identified critical cybersecurity risks, marking a significant shift in AI safety protocols.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Bitcoin ETFs See $1B in Inflows Amid Coldcard Hack Fallout Spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a surge in inflows, totaling nearly $1 billion, following a significant hack of Coldcard wallets that compromised over $130 million in Bitcoin.