Security

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Robinhood CEO's Account Hack Highlights Ongoing Crypto Scam Risks The recent compromise of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account to promote a fake memecoin underscores the persistent threat of crypto scams leveraging social engineering tactics.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Coldcard Firmware Flaw Leads to Significant Bitcoin Theft Amid Security Concerns A security vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in the theft of over $111 million in Bitcoin, raising alarms about wallet safety and seed generation methods.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago FBI Agent Arrested for Alleged $1 Million Crypto Theft An FBI agent has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from adversarial wallets. Patrick Yaroch reportedly confessed to the theft, citing frustration with the Bureau's inaction against certain crypto accounts.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Personal Data of Over 311,000 Americans A significant cybersecurity breach at the Lifespan Physician Group has compromised the sensitive information of 311,760 individuals, including Social Security numbers and financial records. The firm is offering identity protection services to affecte

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Louisiana Man Sentenced for Major Bank Fraud and Mail Theft Scheme A Baton Rouge resident has received a four-year prison sentence for leading a bank fraud and mail theft operation that defrauded financial institutions and customers of over $300,000.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Fraudster Secures $250,000 Loan Using Fake IDs in Connecticut A Connecticut couple faces an unexpected lien on their home after a fraudster secured a $250,000 loan using counterfeit documents. The suspect, Katija Hussain, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of identity theft.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Former Postal Inspector Charged in $340,000 Theft from Elderly Victims A former U.S. postal inspector has been charged with stealing over $340,000 from elderly victims of lottery fraud schemes. Scott Kelley exploited his position to pilfer cash from packages intended for vulnerable individuals.

Custody · 2 months ago Carbon Unveils TradFi-Centric On-Chain Derivatives Platform Carbon has launched a new on-chain derivatives venue that integrates over 950 markets, combining traditional finance assets with cryptocurrency trading. This platform promises deep liquidity and self-custody for traders.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Flagstar Bank Settles Data Breach Class Action for $31.5 Million Flagstar Bank has proposed a $31.5 million settlement to resolve claims from two cyberattacks that compromised data of 2.19 million customers. Affected individuals can claim reimbursement for losses and receive credit monitoring services.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Nike Faces $5 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over RTFKT NFTs Nike is embroiled in a $5 million class action lawsuit from RTFKT NFT holders, alleging a 'soft rug pull' after the brand abandoned its digital asset project. The case could redefine corporate accountability in the NFT space.

Custody · 2 months ago Artist Drift Arrested During Solo Exhibition Opening Isaac Wright, known as Drift, was arrested by NYPD during the opening of his solo show in Chelsea. The incident, which left attendees shocked, is believed to be linked to his previous ascent of the Empire State Building.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago BitGo Investors Warned of Class-Action Deadline BitGo investors are receiving alerts about an impending August 7 deadline related to a proposed class-action lawsuit. This notice primarily concerns those wishing to lead the case against the crypto custodian, following allegations of misleading fina

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Phishing Scam and Exploit Target Bitcoin Users Recent incidents involving a Trezor phishing scam and a critical BTCPay Server exploit have raised concerns about the safety of Bitcoin users' funds. A victim lost their life savings due to a fraudulent ad, while BTCPay issued an emergency patch for

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Coldcard Co-Founder Scrubs Social Media Amid $130M Theft Crisis Rodolfo Novak, co-founder of Coldcard's parent company Coinkite, is removing posts from social media as the fallout from a significant security breach continues. Over $130 million has been stolen from Coldcard users due to vulnerabilities in their ha