Crypto Hacks and Security, Page 2 of 25

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Crypto Hack News: Every Attack Since the Binance Hack and How to Stay Safe

Binance, Mercado Bitcoin, BTCPay Server, a WordPress plugin and hijacked WhatsApp accounts: since 29 October hardly a day has passed without a crypto hack. Every case with its status, the loss and the steps that keep you safe now.

4 days ago

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Foundation Passport: 23,000 phishing emails came from the wallet maker's own systems

Hardware wallet maker Foundation has admitted that attackers got into its backend infrastructure through a self-hosted application and sent more than 23,000 phishing emails from the company's genuine systems. According to the company, the Passport devices and private keys are untouched, but around 5,600 postal addresses are not.

4 days ago

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Mercado Bitcoin halts withdrawals after more than $46 million drained in attack

Mercado Bitcoin has confirmed a cyberattack and suspended all deposits and withdrawals; according to Cointelegraph, more than $46 million flowed out. What is known about the attack path and the frozen funds, and how to shield your holdings from the fallout of an exchange hack.

5 days ago

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How to store crypto safely: protect yourself from hacks like the one at Binance

After the $6.3 billion hack at Binance: how to store your cryptocurrencies safely. Hardware wallets compared, wallet scanners such as MetaMask Security Alerts, the key settings on your exchange account and a seven-step checklist.

5 days ago

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Polymarket attack via a third-party provider: what users should watch now

A compromised third-party provider enabled unauthorized withdrawals of around $2.65 million at Polymarket, and trading was temporarily switched to cancel-only. The company has promised full reimbursement, but the weak point lies in the access layers around the platform.

5 days ago

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Chainalysis data breach: AI-driven attack exposes names of investigators and compliance teams

Chainalysis confirms an attack using AI-driven methods in which names, email addresses and roles of platform users were taken. Retail investors are not in the dataset, but should expect phishing in the name of real investigators.

5 days ago

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Cardano stake pools hit by critical Linux flaw, delegated ADA stay safe

Intersect has asked Cardano stake pool operators to close a critical Linux vulnerability, CVE-2026-98432, rated 9.8 out of 10. It does not touch the balance of delegated ADA, but it can affect the rewards of the current epoch.

5 days ago

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Trezor Safe 5 implant reported at CryptoBilis: who needs a new wallet now

Trezor is warning everyone who has ordered from former reseller CryptoBilis since March 2026: an extra board with a cellular module in a Safe 5 is said to read the recovery phrase. Who is affected, why weighing the device does not help, and how to move to a new wallet.

5 days ago

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THORChain halts Bitcoin and Ether swaps: Binance loot stalls, RUNE down 18 percent

An Ethereum reorg has halted swaps on ten blockchains at THORChain, and Bitcoin, Ether and Solana remain blocked. That also stalls a route used to launder the loot from the Binance hack, and the RUNE price is down more than 18 percent.

5 days ago

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BTCPay Server Hack: Bitcoin Hot Wallets Drained, Shut Your Server Down Now

BTCPay Server warns of swept Bitcoin hot wallets on older installs and tells operators to shut down. What happened, who is affected and what to do now.

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