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UK High Court freezes OneCoin assets in $4 billion fraud crackdown

UK High Court freezes OneCoin assets in $4 billion fraud crackdown

The victims' lawyers believe that the order will deliver justice for those affected by the scam.

WazirX to restore balances of accounts, undo all trades affected by hack

WazirX to restore balances of accounts, undo all trades affected by hack

WazirX will notify users via email about the impacted trades and account reversals over the next few days.

How malicious hardware wallet firmware can leak your Bitcoin seed phrase

How malicious hardware wallet firmware can leak your Bitcoin seed phrase

Malicious firmware enables extraction of Bitcoin seed phrase using deterministic nonces in transaction signatures.

Crypto projects lose $278 million to July hacks, second-highest in 2024

Crypto projects lose $278 million to July hacks, second-highest in 2024

CertiK stated that $7.8 million of the stolen assets were recovered in July.

Kidnappings and home invasions highlight need for enhanced physical security in crypto

Kidnappings and home invasions highlight need for enhanced physical security in crypto

Security experts urge caution as criminals increasingly target crypto wealth with coercion.

5 million of circulating PUSH supply stolen in WazirX hack, token falls 48%

5 million of circulating PUSH supply stolen in WazirX hack, token falls 48%

PUSH token plummets following $230 million WazirX breach

Web3 KYC vendor Fractal ID loses over 50k users’ passport info in data breach

Web3 KYC vendor Fractal ID loses over 50k users’ passport info in data breach

Fractal ID data breach compromises sensitive user information for 0.5% of its 1 million users.

Craig Wright ordered to pin COPA loss on social media amid pending perjury charges

Craig Wright ordered to pin COPA loss on social media amid pending perjury charges

COPA secures partial injunctions against Wright in Bitcoin identity case.

OCCRP investigation reveals surge in crypto ATM usage among scammers, criminals

OCCRP investigation reveals surge in crypto ATM usage among scammers, criminals

The report said the rapid growth of crypto ATMs and the lax regulatory oversight have made them an attractive target for criminals

Compound Finance confirms website hack redirecting users to phishing site

Compound Finance confirms website hack redirecting users to phishing site

Despite the domain hijacking, Compound's smart contract funds remain unaffected, says Security Advisor Michael Lewellen.

Fake Phantom wallet promoted in iOS AppStore drains users funds

Fake Phantom wallet promoted in iOS AppStore drains users funds

Phantom Wallet users warned of fake app that resembles authentic version, resulting in significant financial losses.

Crypto losses stemming from hacks, rug pulls up 112% YoY – Immunefi

Crypto losses stemming from hacks, rug pulls up 112% YoY – Immunefi

Meanwhile, year-to-date (YTD) losses are up 24% compared to the previous year.