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SlowMist flagged 472 AI skills containing malicious code, as plugins and extensions increasingly become a target for hackers seeking access to the devices of cryptocurrency investors.
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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 wallet linked to Infini’s $50 million exploit reactivated after months of silence to buy the Ether dip amid a broader market downturn.
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Privacy coins often appear after hacks, but they are only one link in a longer laundering chain that includes swaps, bridges and off-ramps.
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The amount of crypto stolen in January is also a 214% increase from the month before, with a majority of the value lost due to a single phishing incident.
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Crypto bridge CrossCurve has told users to pause interacting with its protocol while it conducts an investigation into a smart contract breach.
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Solana-based DeFi platform Step Finance disclosed a treasury wallet breach that saw over $27 million in SOL moved onchain, sending its STEP token down more than 90%.
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Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw around $13.3 million stolen on the Base blockchain.
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Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets.
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Attackers have hijacked trusted Snap Store publishers via expired domains, allowing malicious wallet updates to reach long-time Linux users.
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The feature allows non-technical teams to conduct onchain investigations and compliance analyses without relying on custom code.
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Blockchain data showed that stolen Bitcoin was bridged to Ethereum, fragmented into multiple wallets and later routed into the crypto mixer.
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Rising crypto wealth is increasing the stakes of physical coercion. “Wrench attacks” show how digital assets can become real-world targets.
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That free cafe WiFi can look mighty tempting, but it could also be a trap. Here's what to look out for.
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Security failures don’t just drain funds, they often destroy trust, leaving most hacked crypto projects unable to recover despite fixing the technical flaws.
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The crypto user was reportedly deceived by an attacker impersonating Trezor support, tricked into revealing their hardware wallet seed phrase.
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