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North Korean Hackers Exploit U.S. Businesses to Target Crypto Developers

North Korean Hackers Exploit U.S. Businesses to Target Crypto Developers

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated scheme by North Korean hackers who established fraudulent U.S.-based companies to deceive cryptocurrency developers and distribute malicious software. The operation, linked to the notorious Lazarus Group, represents a bold violation of U.S. Treasury sanctions and underscores the growing threat of state-sponsored

ESP32 Chip Flaw Exposes Blockstream Jade Hardware Wallet to Security Risks

ESP32 Chip Flaw Exposes Blockstream Jade Hardware Wallet to Security Risks

A newly discovered flaw in a widely used microchip is raising concerns about the safety of certain Bitcoin and crypto hardware wallets. The ESP32 chip, embedded in billions of Internet of Things devices and products like Blockstream’s Jade hardware wallet, contains a serious vulnerability according to Protos, that could

Phantom Wallet Lawsuit Highlights Security Concerns After $500,000 Theft

Phantom Wallet Lawsuit Highlights Security Concerns After $500,000 Theft

A group of investors has taken legal action against Phantom Technologies and OKX, alleging that significant security shortcomings in Phantom's wallet led to a $500,000 theft. This incident not only caused substantial financial losses but also contributed to the collapse of the Wiener Doge Solana token. The

Bitcoin Lightning Network Pay to Anchor Feature Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Concerns

Bitcoin Lightning Network Pay to Anchor Feature Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Concerns

The Bitcoin community is at odds again over “Pay To Anchor” outputs, a technical feature meant to bolster the reliability of the Lightning Network, as people have begun raising concerns over its potential misuse. Originally designed to ensure smooth transaction confirmations in Bitcoin’s offchain scaling solution, these outputs have

Coinbase Employee Potentially Misused Customer Data in Phishing Scandal

Coinbase Employee Potentially Misused Customer Data in Phishing Scandal

In a troubling development for crypto users, Coinbase, one of the leading exchanges in the digital asset space, has disclosed that an employee may have improperly accessed customer records, violating the company’s internal policies. The revelation came to light through a screenshot of an email shared by Mike Dudas,

Bitcoin Cash, KeepKey, Crypto NPM Packages, Targeted in Infostealer Exploit

Bitcoin Cash, KeepKey, Crypto NPM Packages, Targeted in Infostealer Exploit

A new attack has hit Bitcoin and crypto developers, with ten npm packages unexpectedly updated on March 27, 2025, to include malicious code designed to harvest sensitive data from unsuspecting users. This infostealer campaign, uncovered by Sonatype researcher Ali ElShakankiry, focuses on pilfering environment variables, which often hold critical information

Whale Allegedly Manipulates $7 Million Bet in Polymarket Governance Attack

Whale Allegedly Manipulates $7 Million Bet in Polymarket Governance Attack

The crypto based prediction market platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of controversy following what it describes as an unprecedented governance attack. The incident, which unfolded between March 24 and 25, involved a $7 million bet titled “Ukraine agrees to Trump mineral deal before April?” The wager saw

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Targeted in Sophisticated GitHub Cyberattack

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Targeted in Sophisticated GitHub Cyberattack

In a revealing development, researchers have pinpointed crypto exchange Coinbase as the primary focus of a meticulously orchestrated supply chain attack targeting GitHub Actions. This breach compromised sensitive credentials across hundreds of repositories, spotlighting vulnerabilities in widely used development tools. GitHub Actions, for those unfamiliar, is a platform feature that

Malware Hidden in Unofficial TradingView App Targets Crypto Wallets

Malware Hidden in Unofficial TradingView App Targets Crypto Wallets

A new wave of crypto theft has emerged, with scammers distributing malware-laden versions of the TradingView Premium app to unsuspecting users. Disguised as a legitimate “cracked” version of the popular trading platform, this malicious software has been circulating on Reddit, particularly within cryptocurrency trading focused communities. Security researchers have identified

New Trojan Malware Targets Crypto Wallets, Microsoft Warns

New Trojan Malware Targets Crypto Wallets, Microsoft Warns

A fresh cybersecurity threat has emerged, putting crypto users on alert. Microsoft security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated piece of malware, dubbed StilachiRAT, designed to infiltrate and compromise popular crypto wallet extensions like MetaMask, Phantom, and Coinbase Wallet. First detected in November 2024, this remote access trojan has undergone thorough

1inch DEX Faces $5 Million Hack as Smart Contract Flaw Exposed

1inch DEX Faces $5 Million Hack as Smart Contract Flaw Exposed

1inch, a popular decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, confirmed a $5 million cryptocurrency theft stemming from a smart contract vulnerability. The breach, which came to light on March 5, 2025, targeted specific resolvers utilizing outdated Fusion v1 contracts. While the exploit resulted in substantial losses, 1inch has reassured users that end-user

Monero Privacy Faces New Threat with MAP Decoder Attack - Here’s What You Need to Know

Monero Privacy Faces New Threat with MAP Decoder Attack - Here’s What You Need to Know

A new vulnerability in Monero, one of the leading privacy-focused coins, has come to light. Initially dubbed the "Rucknium Ratio Attack," it’s now known as the Maximum A Posteriori (MAP) Decoder attack. The proposed solution, called OSPEAD, aims to address this issue, but the revelation has sparked

How Hackers Are Quietly Draining Bitcoin Wallets Through Fake GitHub Projects

How Hackers Are Quietly Draining Bitcoin Wallets Through Fake GitHub Projects

Imagine stumbling across a slick GitHub project that promises to streamline your Telegram bot for managing Bitcoin wallets or supercharge your favorite gaming tool. It looks legitimate, complete with a polished README file that practically begs you to dive in. But here’s the catch: that code you’re about

Bitcoin Lightning Network Security Flaw Threatens User Funds

Bitcoin Lightning Network Security Flaw Threatens User Funds

In what can only be described as a distressing day for Lightning Network users, a critical vulnerability has been unearthed that could lead to the remote theft of Bitcoin. Bitcoin developer, known by the pseudonym "Calle," issued an urgent alert to all node operators using software versions prior

North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus Targets Crypto Through Github and NPM Exploits

North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus Targets Crypto Through Github and NPM Exploits

In the shadowy realm of cyber warfare, the Lazarus Group, a state-aligned cyber collective from North Korea, has once again demonstrated its prowess by compromising open-source platforms like Github and NPM. Securityscorecard's STRIKE Team recently unveiled an intricate operation dubbed "Operation Marstech Mayhem," where malicious code

Binance Memecoin Platform Hack Results in $183K Losses

Binance Memecoin Platform Hack Results in $183K Losses

Binance's Four Meme platform, designed to cater to the skyrocketing memecoin market, recently fell victim to a cyberattack that led to losses estimated at around $183,000 in Binance Coin (BNB). The platform issued an urgent "Emergency Announcement" to its users, detailing the immediate actions taken

US Treasury Hacked by Chinese Cybercriminals Exploiting Third-Party Software

US Treasury Hacked by Chinese Cybercriminals Exploiting Third-Party Software

In what has been described as a "major incident," the US Treasury Department has revealed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers successfully infiltrated its systems. This breach was facilitated not through direct attack but via a third-party cybersecurity service provider, BeyondTrust, whose compromised software granted the hackers access to sensitive,

Crypto Wallet Scam Discovered in YouTube Comments

Crypto Wallet Scam Discovered in YouTube Comments

Scammers have once again raised the stakes by exploiting one of the internet's most popular platforms, YouTube. Kaspersky, the well-known Russian cybersecurity firm, recently highlighted a sophisticated scam targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts through the comments section of finance-related videos. The scam begins innocuously enough with comments appearing to be

Bitcoin ATM Byte Federal Data Breach Exposes 58,000 Customers' Information

Bitcoin ATM Byte Federal Data Breach Exposes 58,000 Customers' Information

In a significant cybersecurity lapse, Byte Federal, a major player in the U.S. Bitcoin ATM market, has fallen victim to a data breach that compromised the personal details of 58,000 customers. The incident, officially disclosed in a filing with Maine's attorney general, underscores the precarious nature

Dogecoin Network Security Exploit Brings Down 69% Of Nodes

Dogecoin Network Security Exploit Brings Down 69% Of Nodes

The Dogecoin network found itself in the eye of a storm today when a hacker exploited a critical vulnerability, leading to the crash of 69% of its active nodes. This event has not only spotlighted the fragility of Dogecoin's infrastructure but also sparked a debate on the security

Lightning Network's Irrevocable Fees Vulnerability Risks Channel Funds

Lightning Network

Lightning Network's Irrevocable Fees Vulnerability Risks Channel Funds

A new significant vulnerability has been discovered within Lightning Network (LN), known as the "irrevocable fees" exploit. This bug, which could potentially siphon off up to 98% of a channel's funds, has sent ripples through the Bitcoin community, highlighting the delicate balance between scalability and blockchain

Apple's Security Flaw Exposes Crypto Users, Here's How to Protect Yourself

Apple's Security Flaw Exposes Crypto Users, Here's How to Protect Yourself

BREAKING: Apple has acknowledged a significant security vulnerability that could potentially expose the privacy and safety of cryptocurrency users. This revelation comes at a time when digital assets are increasingly becoming a part of mainstream financial portfolios, making the security of such transactions more critical than ever. Apple's