North Korean Hackers Use MetaMask to Launder Cryptocurrencies
TL;DR North Korean hackers used MetaMask to move $200,000 in cryptocurrency, concealing the origin of the funds. Transactions linked to the Hyperliquid bridge were identified,...
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.
Dogecoin Suffers a Severe Attack: “DogeReaper” Takes Down 69% of Its Active Nodes
by guido
TL;DR The Dogecoin network suffered an attack that compromised its security and exposed a critical vulnerability known as “DogeReaper,” affecting 69% of its active nodes....
Scam Sniffer Reveals $9.38 Million in Stolen Funds and 9,208 Victims in November
by jose
TL;DR Cryptocurrency users lost $9.38 million in November, a 53% decrease from October, but 9,208 individuals were still affected by scams and attacks. Major incidents...
Bitfinex Hacker Sentenced for Laundering Billions in Stolen Bitcoin
by fernando
TL;DR Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, which resulted in the theft of 120,000...
Crypto Investor Loses $6M in Phishing Scam via Fake Zoom Link
by fernando
TL;DR A Gigachad (GIGA) token investor lost $6.09 million in a phishing attack. The attack was carried out through a fake Zoom link that installed...
Delta Prime Hacked Again. What Happened?
by guido
TL;DR Delta Prime, a DeFi project, suffered a second hack in less than two months, with estimated losses of $4.5 million, bringing the total to...
Zodia Custody Seeks to Raise $50 Million to Expand its Custody Services
by guido
TL;DR Zodia Custody, the digital asset custody firm of Standard Chartered Plc, is seeking to raise $50 million in a new funding round. The company...
Government Crypto Wallet Hacked: $20 Million Stolen
by fernando
TL;DR A hacker compromised an address linked to the US government and stole $20 million in cryptocurrency. The stolen assets include USDC, USDT, aUSDC and...
BingX Resumes Operations After Cyberattack and Launches ‘ShieldX’ Security Initiative
by guido
TL;DR BingX has resumed operations after a cyberattack in September that resulted in the theft of over $43 million in cryptocurrencies. The platform has launched...
Radiant Capital Hacked, Exposing Security Flaws and Causing a $50 Million Loss
by guido
TL;DR Radiant Capital suffered an attack resulting in the loss of over $50 million due to flaws in its multisig configuration. The vulnerability allowed transactions...