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 to intervene when…
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Security tracks the threats that affect crypto users, protocols and companies. This section covers hacks, bridge exploits, wallet vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, exchange incidents, smart contract failures, scams and the security practices emerging across the industry.
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Senator Lummis Demands New and Stricter Safeguards for Bitcoin ATMs
United States Senator Cynthia Lummis has made an urgent call to implement stricter regulations on Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). This initiative arises as a direct…
The truth about crypto scams, attacks and blockchain security
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…
The Crypto Industry Is on Alert: Thefts and Hacks Have Already Surpassed the Total Recorded Throughout 2024
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…
Hackers Target $8.7B Mt. Gox Bitcoin in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
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…
DPRK Hackers Deploy NimDoor macOS Malware via Fake Zoom Updates
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…
Crypto, Fraud and Social Engineering: Financial Crime Ring Dismantled
TL;DR The Guardia Civil dismantled a network that defrauded over 5,000 people through fake crypto investments and laundered more than €460 million. The group…
Trezor Detects New Phishing Attempt Through Its Support Contact Form
TL;DR Trezor detected phishing attempts through its support form, where attackers used leaked emails to trigger automatic replies. The company confirmed there was no…
Hypersphere Partner Loses Crypto Savings in Zoom Scam
TL;DR Earlier this week, Mehdi Farooq, a partner at crypto venture firm Hypersphere and former Animoca Brands executive, shared a personal account of a…
Meta Pool Under Siege: $27 Million Tokens Minted, Yet Only $132K Stolen
TL;DR Exploited Vulnerability: A sophisticated hacker exploited a flaw in Meta Pool’s fast unstake functionality and ERC4626 mint function to mint approximately 9,705 mpETH…
North Korean Crypto Laundering Reaches New Heights
TL;DR The Lazarus Group, widely considered a state-sponsored cybercrime outfit operating under North Korea’s intelligence apparatus, has intensified its use of lesser-known methods to…