OKX Faces Security Crisis: Massive Outflow of Funds totaling $630M
TL;DR OKX experiences an outflow of over $630 million in one week due to growing security concerns. Users report fund losses due to hacker attacks...
Security
Security coverage from The Cryptocurrency Post tracks the risks that shape digital asset markets: exchange breaches, wallet exploits, phishing campaigns, bridge attacks, smart contract failures, custody incidents, fraud investigations and the defensive measures used by crypto companies and users.
This section is built for readers who need clear, timely reporting on crypto security events and their market impact. Our coverage connects technical incidents with practical consequences for investors, protocols, exchanges and the broader blockchain ecosystem.
UwU Lend Negotiates with Hacker After Losing $23 Million
by guido
TL;DR UwU Lend, a DeFi protocol founded by former Frog Nation CFO, Sifu, fell victim to a cyberattack. Resulting in a loss of $19.4 million....
Orbit Chain Hackers Move Stolen Funds After Major Security Breach
by jose
TL;DR Orbit Chain Security Breach: Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Orbit Chain’s cross-chain bridge, resulting in the theft of $82 million worth of digital assets,...
Binance Falls Victim to a Chrome Plugin, Trader Loses $1 Million
by guido
TL;DR A Chinese trader lost $1 million on Binance due to a hack related to the Chrome plugin “Aggr”. Despite having two-factor authentication enabled, the...
BNB Chain Faced with Alleged Exploit: White Hat or Repentant?
by guido
TL;DR The BNB Chain faces a possible $80,000 Bitcoin exploit, with suspicious transactions raising uncertainty about the attacker’s intentions. Cyvers speculates on the possibility that...
Pink Drainer: The End of an Era in Crypto Exploits
by jose
TL;DR Pink Drainer Shutdown: The hacker group Pink Drainer has ceased operations, leaving behind a trail of damage with an estimated $75M to $85M stolen...
Pump.fun Overcomes $1.9 Million Exploit and Resumes Operations
by jose
TL;DR Security Breach Recovery: Pump.fun, a Solana blockchain memecoin platform, has recovered from a $1.9 million exploit caused by a former employee’s insider attack, resuming operations with...
Worldcoin Foundation Enhances Privacy with Open-Source SMPC System
by jose
TL;DR Open-Source SMPC System: The Worldcoin Foundation has released its secure multi-party computation system to the public, aiming to protect iris code biometrics and enhance data security. Quantum-Resistant Technology:...
Parity Wallet Hacker Resurfaces After 7 Years of Inactivity
by guido
TL;DR The hacker behind the Parity Wallet theft returns after seven years of inactivity. Carrying out a massive money laundering operation that surprises the community....
Lowest Crypto Hacks and Scam Losses Since 2021
by fernando
TL;DR April saw the lowest losses from cryptocurrency hacks and scams since 2021, according to CertiK. Combined losses from exploits, hacks and scams reached approximately...