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FBI identifies North Korea’s Lazarus Group as culprit in $41M Stake exploit
The state-backed hacker group has become renowned for high-profile cryptocurrency hacks and exploits.
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Crypto betting platform Stake silent on reported $41M fund drain
Some members of the crypto community are speculating if the attack could be linked to North Korea.
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New Russian malware, dubbed ‘Infamous Chisel,’ identified targeting Binance, Coinbase, and Trust wallets
The U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced the thread on September 1st, linking the threat to the Russian state-sanctioned hacker group, 'Sandworm,'
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Balancer suffers breach despite prior warnings; TVL falls $164M
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FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin
The FBI has linked North Korea-backed hackers to several crypto thefts of this year.
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Balancer announces $27M may be at risk due to vulnerability in DeFi pools
The vulnerability has not yet lead to any actual loss, but the project disclosed that some funds may remain at risk.
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Terra official website compromised, replaced with phishing site
Terra users warned against interacting with official site after it turns into a phishing trap.
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A silent security scandal or dying profession? DeFi Bug Bounty Wall of Shame has millions in unpaid bounties
Lack of accountability in DeFi bug bounty programs amplifies the need for transparency and trust.
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Multiple Base crypto projects lose more than $1M to malicious players in 24hrs
Malicious players are increasingly targeting projects on Base for their illegal activities.
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