Category: Cryptocurrencies
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The FBI has attributed the Binance attack to North Korean hackers after more than $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency disappeared on October 29. Binance said it had reserved over $6.34 billion to cover losses and began gradually restoring withdrawals on November 1. Compromised laptop provided initial access Binance’s initial investigation linked the theft to a compromised…
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BTCPay Server thefts have prompted an urgent update warning after attackers drained cryptocurrency from hot wallets on outdated installations. On November 2, the project confirmed an attack vector affecting version 2.4.1 and earlier, urging operators to upgrade to version 2.4.7. Attackers access older installations The project began receiving reports of unauthorised Bitcoin and Litecoin payments…
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The FBI has attributed the $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist to North Korean state-sponsored hackers known as TraderTraitor. The attack occurred around October 29, 2026, with approximately $6.36 billion stolen across ten blockchains in what the report describes as the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. FBI Identifies Hundreds of Cryptocurrency Addresses The agency’s attribution follows…
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A Trezor implant warning has prompted customers to stop using potentially affected hardware wallets purchased through reseller CryptoBilis. The company received a credible report of suspicious hardware inside a Safe 5 device, but has not yet examined it. The report concerns an Indonesian customer who bought the wallet through Tokopedia in August 2026. According to…
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A Binance security probe is examining a potential breach involving billions of dollars in cryptocurrency after reports of large transfers from exchange wallets. Blockchain analysts identified approximately $5.78 billion across associated addresses, but Binance has not confirmed that attackers stole those assets. The exchange said its teams were urgently investigating a potential security issue and…
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A fake crypto app that appeared on Apple’s App Store has been linked to a wallet-draining operation involving approximately $23,000. Blockchain investigator Iris identified 27 affected Solana wallets, although only one victim’s loss has a confirmed connection to the malicious app. The app, called Padre Terminal, impersonated a legitimate cryptocurrency trading service. According to Iris,…
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DreamHost password resets have blocked affected email and FTP/SFTP users from signing in following an incident that disrupted its File Manager service. As of October 26, the hosting provider said it had sent recovery instructions to all affected account owners, while the incident remained active. Users must wait for their account owner to establish new…
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A newly emerged extortion group claims it stole 19GB of Hisense data and is demanding $5 million in Bitcoin. The alleged Hisense data breach reportedly involves warranty records, customer information and internal business documents. However, Hisense had not confirmed the incident at the time of the report. A sample that the attackers claimed to publish…
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A Chinese national has appeared in court in California following his extradition from the Netherlands over an alleged cryptocurrency scam. Prosecutors say the operation took more than $36.9 million from 174 victims across the United States. Zhen Zhao, 44, faces a charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Authorities allege he helped move victims’ funds…
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The Housing Ombudsman security incident has disrupted the watchdog’s case management system, preventing residents from submitting new complaints through its usual online process. The service disclosed the third-party IT incident on October 13 and said it was investigating alongside its external supplier. Although the incident has been contained, questions remain about the extent of any…