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- 4d ago
Brooklyn Prosecutors Take Down 112 Servers Behind Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers
The scammers also ran a fake recovery service, contacting victims weeks later with promises to get their stolen crypto back.
DecryptSecurity
- 4d ago
Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B
Compromised suppliers, developer tools and infrastructure components outside security audits drove about 77% of the quarter’s total losses, according to Hacken.
CointelegraphSecurity
- 4d ago
NBA Reportedly Hit by Another Fake Meme Coin Post, This Time on Instagram
The NBA’s official Instagram account was reportedly hacked on October 14 and used to urge followers to buy a meme coin called NBA Coin (NBA). The league has not confirmed the hack yet, and the post has since been deleted. It adds to a run of reported 2026 takeovers that turned brand and executive accounts The post NBA Reportedly Hit by Another Fake Meme Coin Post, This Time on Instagram appeared…
BeInCryptoSecurity
- 4d ago
An $86,000 Exploit Rocks a Crypto Pool Built to Lock Tokens
An attacker turned a tiny leftover token position into an $86,000 payday by exploiting UNCX Network’s shared vesting contract. The Oct. 14 breach exposed a bookkeeping flaw in a system designed to lock assets, with $3.25 million still inside. How an $86,000 Exploit Turned a Token Lock Into a Liability On Wednesday, blockchain security firm […]
Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity
- 4d ago
Analyst Sees Bitcoin Beyond $175K as Market Structure Shifts
Institutional ownership and changes in crypto financing may reduce bitcoin’s vulnerability to severe downturns, Siebert Financial analyst Brian Vieten argues. He sees expanding stablecoin payments as a catalyst for the cryptocurrency’s next advance. $175K Bitcoin Outlook Linked to Institutional Ownership Broader ownership and access to capital have strengthened bitcoin’s resilience since the…
- 4d ago
Brooklyn DA and FBI Crush Massive International Crypto Scam
On Wednesday, Brooklyn prosecutors disclosed that they have dealt a major blow to an international cryptocurrency scam that stole tens of millions of dollars from Russian-speaking Americans, including many residents of the New York borough. Brooklyn Prosecutors and FBI Dismantle 241 Scam Websites and 112 Servers According to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Virtual Currency Unit […]
Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity
- 5d ago
Godfather of AI and 400 Scientists Want AI Models Cut Off From the Internet
After a summer of AI models escaping test environments and hacking real companies, hundreds of researchers say the internet itself should be treated as a security boundary.
DecryptSecurity
- 5d ago
US authorities dismantle crypto scam network that stole tens of millions
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI seized 112 servers and shut down 241 websites linked to investment scams that targeted Russian-speaking Americans.
CointelegraphSecurity
- 5d ago
Hacker Pulls $86,000 in Locked Tokens From a Shared Crypto Vault
A hacker drained $86,000 from UNCX's shared vesting pool on Ethereum, pulling out tokens other projects had locked away. The post Hacker Pulls $86,000 in Locked Tokens From a Shared Crypto Vault appeared first on BeInCrypto.
- 5d ago
Ledger Asks Resellers in Seven Asian Markets to Pull Devices After Suspected $86M Drain
European electronics chain MediaMarkt Saturn has also halted Ledger sales after a customer in Germany reported finding an implant.
- 6d ago
Ledger’s crypto wallet implant scare triggers Trezor reseller crackdown as security fears spread
Trezor is cutting authorized resellers after a hardware-implant attack against rival Ledger exposed vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency wallet distribution. In an Oct. 13 letter, Trezor Chief Commercial Officer Danny Sanders said selected partners would lose their authorization on Jan. 1, 2027, as the company tightens oversight of its supply chain. The decision marks an escalation in… Read the…
CryptoSlateSecurity
- 6d ago
Trezor Reduces Number of Resellers Following Ledger Drainage Incident
Bitcoin Magazine Trezor Reduces Number of Resellers Following Ledger Drainage Incident Hardware manufacturer Trezor has said it is checking which vendors it works with following reports of lost funds from Ledger models. This post Trezor Reduces Number of Resellers Following Ledger Drainage Incident first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
- 6d ago
Digital cash offers ‘cash-like privacy,’ but bank data breaches threaten users: BIS
BIS said that digital cash can achieve “cash-like privacy,” however, the technology isn’t yet production-ready due to risks such as bank data breaches.
CointelegraphSecurity
- 6d ago
Ledger’s Implant Update Left Out One Name. Users Noticed Within Minutes
Ledger ties the implant losses to reseller CryptoBilis, but users say tampered devices hit Europe too and ask who will cover the stolen funds. The post Ledger’s Implant Update Left Out One Name. Users Noticed Within Minutes appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BeInCryptoSecurity
- 6d ago
Ledger Finds LTE Implant That Stole Recovery Phrases in Suspected $86M Drain
Ledger says the hidden chip reads the 24-word phrase off the screen during setup, leaving the Secure Element and its software untouched.
DecryptSecurity
- 6d ago
Fridges Hacked, Food Ruined, Fires Sparked: France’s Strangest Hack Yet
Hackers just turned French supermarket freezers into ovens. This week, attackers took over the software that controls refrigeration at hundreds of stores across France. They pushed temperatures up to 50°C, which is desert-heatwave territory inside a frozen food aisle. The damage: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has instructed France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) to investigate, a The…
BeInCryptoSecurity
- 6d ago
Curacao Scraps Hacked Licensing Portal, Misses Its Own Update Deadline
Curaçao’s gambling regulator says the online portal it uses to license offshore casinos will not return after the hack it disclosed in September. It aimed to give details of interim arrangements by Oct. 9, but had published none by Tuesday morning. No Portal and No Interim Plan The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced on Oct. […]
Bitcoin.com NewsRegulationSecurity
- 6d ago
Aptos rolls out Encrypted Mempool to curb frontrunning, sandwich attacks
The optional feature hides transaction details until their order is finalized, preventing bots from exploiting pending trades.
CointelegraphSecurity
- 7d ago
Cryptobilis Founder Reveals Company Was Sold Months Before Exploit
Arravind Prabu, founder of Cryptobilis, disclosed that the company had been acquired by an undisclosed party earlier this year. While Prabu acknowledged he assisted the current management team in some events, he denied having any operational visibility into the company’s day-to-day operations. Cryptobilis Founder Discloses Company Sale, Denies Responsibility for Tampered Devices Exploit Arravind…
Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity
- 7d ago
Ledger Says All Confirmed Cases in Suspected $87M Drain Tied to Reseller CryptoBilis
The wallet manufacturer said its own systems and direct sales are unaffected, and that the reseller has stopped selling hardware wallets.
DecryptSecurity
- 7d ago
Sleuth ZachXBT Blasts Ripple’s Cheap $250K Payout for 18T XRP Bug
The renowned blockchain sleuth criticized the reward the Ripple Ledger Foundation gave Cayden Liao and Veria Labs after a bug that, if exploited, would have let someone issue 18 trillion XRP in a single transaction, 184 times the original capped supply. ZachXBT Criticizes ‘Cheap’ $250K Reward to XRP Infinite Supply Bug Blockchain security and the […]
Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity
- 7d ago
UK Freezes $12M London Penthouse of Alleged Prince Group Finance Chief
Thet Li is accused of running the finances of a scam empire tied to $14 billion in Bitcoin the U.S. has moved to seize.
- 7d ago
The Riskiest Click in Crypto Is Sitting at the Top of Google: How to Stay Safe
A Google ad scam sends "gnosis safe" searchers to a fake Safe wallet clone. Gnosis co-founder Martin Köppelmann slams Google's ad vetting. The post The Riskiest Click in Crypto Is Sitting at the Top of Google: How to Stay Safe appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BeInCryptoSecurity
- 7d ago
Ripple Responds to Critical XRP Bug That Threatened Fixed Supply
XRP’s fixed supply faced a critical software threat that Ripple says was addressed before exploitation. Its engineering team is expanding AI-assisted testing and mathematical checks to uncover longstanding weaknesses as vulnerability discovery accelerates. Ripple Responds to a Threat to XRP’s Fixed Supply A critical flaw could have allowed unauthorized XRP creation, prompting Ripple to reinforce…
Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity
- 8d ago
User Exposes Hidden Hardware Implant in European Ledger Wallet
New social media reports indicate that physically exploited Ledger wallets may not be limited to Asia, with similar tampered devices reportedly found in Europe. The report comes as the company confirmed a hidden hardware implant in a wallet affected by the recent $93.4M exploit. New Tampered Ledger Wallets Allegedly Found Outside Asia While the investigation […]
Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity
- 8d ago
Liquid Network at 86% Backing as Bitcoin Redemption Freeze Drags On
It has been 35 days since an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network’s Elements software, draining nearly 4,000 BTC from the protocol, and although 3,400 BTC has since been recovered, redemptions of LBTC for actual bitcoin remain suspended as an independent external security audit of Elements v23.3.4 is underway. Liquid Network Peg-Outs Remain […]
- 8d ago
Coldcard X Account Hit by Phishing Scam After $100M Fiasco
Coldcard is confronting another security controversy after its official X account published a phishing link on Oct. 11, 2026, falsely warning customers about a critical firmware vulnerability. The company deleted the post and insists its credentials and two-factor authentication remain secure. The incident follows July’s devastating seed-generation failure, which reportedly exposed thousands of…
Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity
- 8d ago
AI discovers XRP Ledger flaw that could mint 18 trillion tokens and put $94 billion market at risk
Testing produced spendable XRP, but the disclosure reports no evidence of public-network exploitation and explains why the fix took effect immediately. The post AI discovers XRP Ledger flaw that could mint 18 trillion tokens and put $94 billion market at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- 8d ago
Coldcard says it’s investigating how phishing link appeared on its X account
Company advised users not to visit or interact with the link in question and said it will share any further verified updates.
CointelegraphSecurity
- 8d ago
Is XRP Ledger Vulnerable to AI? Avalanche Founder Warns of Hidden Flaws
Avalanche founder Emin Gün Sirer argues that AI could uncover security flaws in the XRP Ledger. He says that threat deserves more attention than the fall of existing cryptography. His warning arrives as the ledger faces renewed scrutiny over an emergency software update. AI Could Uncover Security Flaws in the XRP Ledger AI-driven vulnerability discovery The post Is XRP Ledger Vulnerable to AI?…
BeInCryptoSecurity
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