SEAL publishes the final version of the Safe Harbor for ethical hackers
On October 1, 2025, the Security Alliance (SEAL) published the final version of the SEAL Safe Harbor, a set of rules that allows ethical hackers...
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.
Leak Exposes $8 Billion Crypto Web Used to Evade Sanctions on Russia
Leaked documents, analyzed by the blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, have unveiled a complex financial operation that used cryptocurrencies to move over $8 billion. This network...
Crypto Market Suffers a Steep $300 Billion Plunge in Under 72 Hours
The crypto market experienced one of its most severe corrections in months, with an aggregate capitalization loss of $300 billion in less than 72 hours....
Report Reveals Minimal Reimbursement Rate for Crypto Scams in the United Kingdom
by Mason Clarke
An alarming new financial crime report has unveiled a harsh reality for investors in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of victims of crypto scams...
Seedify Cyberattack: North Korea’s Lazarus Group Behind SFUND Token Price Crash
by Logan Pierce
The crypto gaming launchpad, Seedify, has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack resulting in the theft of millions in its native token, SFUND. The attack...
Senator Lummis Demands New and Stricter Safeguards for Bitcoin ATMs
by Logan Pierce
United States Senator Cynthia Lummis has made an urgent call to implement stricter regulations on Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). This initiative arises as a direct response...
The truth about crypto scams, attacks and blockchain security
by Mason Clarke
The rise of scams and crypto hacks caused significant losses between 2024 and 2025. Frauds reached $4.6 billion in 2024, while hacks totaled $2.47 billion...
The Crypto Industry Is on Alert: Thefts and Hacks Have Already Surpassed the Total Recorded Throughout 2024
by guido
TL;DR In six months, crypto thefts and hacks have surpassed the total for the previous year, with over $2.17 billion stolen from platforms and personal...
Hackers Target $8.7B Mt. Gox Bitcoin in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
by jose
TL;DR Hackers exploited Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN feature to send an on-chain phishing message to the Mt. Gox wallet holding 79,956 BTC, baiting owners to a fake...
DPRK Hackers Deploy NimDoor macOS Malware via Fake Zoom Updates
by jose
TL;DR North Korean hackers bait crypto professionals with fake Zoom updates via Telegram and Calendly links, deploying the elusive NimDoor backdoor on macOS. Written in...