New EOS Attack: Fraudsters Manipulate Addresses
TL;DR EOS users are becoming the target of a sophisticated “address poisoning” attack that has raised new concerns within the crypto ecosystem. In this attack,...
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.
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Crypto Alert: Scammers Target Users with Fake Emails
by federico
TL;DR The crypto ecosystem is facing a new and growing threat: a surge of fraudulent emails attempting to deceive Coinbase and Gemini users with a...
Chainflip Plans Upgrade to Block Bybit Hackers
by jose
TL;DR Chainflip upgrade to block hackers: The 1.7.10 upgrade introduces broker-level screening tools to prevent laundering stolen funds. Community consensus: Broad support for the upgrade...
zkLend Announces Comprehensive Compensation Plan for Affected Deposits
by jose
TL;DR zkLend has announced a comprehensive compensation plan for affected depositors, aiming to address financial losses and restore confidence in the platform. Deposits in unaffected...
Meteora Co-Founder Ben Chow Resigns Amid LIBRA Meme Coin Controversy
by jose
TL;DR Ben Chow, co-founder of Meteora, resigns amid the LIBRA meme coin controversy, raising questions about integrity and transparency. The LIBRA token’s rapid rise and...
Vitalik Buterin Addresses ZK Lend Exploit, Praises Railgun’s Compliance-Focused Privacy
by jose
TL;DR Vitalik Buterin addresses the $5.2 million exploit of zkLend, emphasizing the need for continuous improvements in DeFi security. Buterin commends Railgun for blocking the...
Massive Hack on Jupiter DEX: Security Alarms for Solana
by federico
TL;DR The crypto ecosystem faces a new threat following the attack on the official X account of Jupiter DEX, the leading decentralized exchange on the...
Uniswap Launches a $1.2 Million Security Fund for Audits
by guido
TL;DR The Uniswap Foundation launched a $1.2 million security fund to subsidize audits for developers building hooks on Uniswap v4. Nine selected teams will work...
Animoca Brands Chairman’s Account Hacked to Promote Fake Token Â
by federico
TL;DR Yat Siu’s X account, chairman of Animoca Brands, was hacked to promote a fake token named ANIMOCA, causing financial losses and confusion. The fraudulent...
Threat Actor Steals $500,000 via Compromised X Accounts in Meme Coin Scam
by jose
TL;DR A threat actor stole approximately $500,000 through meme coin scams promoted via over 15 compromised X accounts, uncovered by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The attacker...