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Vercel has confirmed it was compromised after a member of a hacking forum put the company’s information up for sale for $2 million.
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Hacks have become prevalent in the digital age, encompassing various sectors and technologies. In the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi), where financial services operate on blockchain networks without traditional intermediaries, the risks of hacks are particularly notable. DeFi platforms, built on smart contracts, are susceptible to vulnerabilities, leading to significant financial losses.
DeFi hacks frequently take advantage of smart contract flaws, allowing hackers to change code and steal money. These incidents show that to strengthen DeFi protocols, thorough security audits and ongoing testing are required. A frequent type of DeFi hack is a flash loan attack, which entails borrowing a sizable amount in a single transaction, tampering with market prices and making money off of the ensuing price imbalances.
Conventional hacks, on the other hand, focus on databases, wallets or centralized exchanges. Phishing attempts deceive people into disclosing private information, which allows unwanted access. Hackers also frequently use ransomware, malware and distributed denial-of-service attacks to compromise digital assets and interfere with services.
Preventing hacks requires a combination of robust cybersecurity practices, regular audits and user education. As the digital landscape evolves, vigilance and proactive measures are essential to mitigate the risks associated with hacking incidents, ensuring the security of online assets and financial transactions.
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The contagion from the Kelp exploit could have been contained, but at the cost of capital efficiency, according to the founder of Curve Finance.
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The attack triggered a "cross-protocol contagion" that has hit at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security firm Cyvers said.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov cited claims the EU’s new age-check app was hacked in minutes, warning it could expand into wider online identity controls.
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The researcher said they examined the fake Ledger device’s firmware and found signs pointing to a Chinese semiconductor company named Espressif Systems.
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Rhea Finance and the Russia-linked Grinex exchange were hacked for a combined $21 million over the past two days.
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The Drift Protocol will use the $150 million to relaunch and restore user funds following a $280 million exploit earlier in April.
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Ukrainian authorities detained a suspect linked to a $100 million cybercrime network targeting the US and Europe, seizing $11 million in assets, of which $3 million was in cryptocurrency.
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A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security.
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Aethir said it halted a bridge exploit on its Ethereum-linked contracts, limiting losses to under $90,000 after PeckShield estimated $400,000 in damages.
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