Hacks in Crypto Industry Are Declining, But Threats Persist
TL;DR Losses from hacks and scams in the crypto industry were $413 million in the third quarter of 2024, representing a 40% decrease. The most...
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.
Stablecoin Issuers Target North Korean Hackers
by jose
TL;DR Stablecoin Issuers Act Against Lazarus Group: Tether, Circle, Paxos, and Techteryx have frozen wallets linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, seizing nearly $7 million...
Pendle Hack: $105 Million Saved Amid Penpie Exploit
by jose
TL;DR $105 Million Saved: Pendle swiftly paused contracts to prevent further losses after a $27.3 million hack on its yield optimizer, Penpie. Exploit Details: The...
Cthulhu Stealer: New macOS Malware Threatens Users’ Cryptos
by fernando
TL;DR A new malware called “Cthulhu Stealer” targets macOS users, stealing sensitive information. The malware is disguised as legitimate applications and distributed under a Malware...
Crypto Hackers Steal $700,000 from McDonald’s Instagram Account with Fake Memecoin
by fernando
TL;DR Hackers infiltrated McDonald’s Instagram account and stole $700,000 with a fake memecoin. The fraudulent GRIMACE token briefly reached a value of $25 million before...
Dough Finance Faces Million-Dollar Losses After Smart Contract Attack
by guido
TL;DR Dough Finance suffered an exploit in its smart contract on July 12, 2024, resulting in the loss of approximately $1.8 million in funds. The...
CoinStats Breach: 311 ETH Transferred to Tornado Cash
by fernando
TL;DR CoinStats suffered a security breach on June 22 that affected 1,590 cryptocurrency wallets. Two wallets linked to the CoinStats exploit transferred 311 ETH, approximately...
Fake Phantom Wallet Drains Funds on Apple App Store: Crypto Users Beware!
by jose
TL;DR Crypto holders, watch out! A sneaky fake Phantom wallet app is lurking on the Apple App Store, designed to steal your hard-earned crypto. This...
Alex Lab Links $4.3M Hack to Lazarus Group: Investigation Update
by fernando
TL;DR Alex Lab attributes $4.3 million hack to Lazarus Group. Identification of key blockchain addresses in the investigation. Alex Lab’s commitment to security and recovery...
UwU Lend Hit by Second Hack in One Week, Total Losses Reach $23 Million
by fernando
TL;DR UwU Lend has suffered two hacks in one week, with total losses of $23 million. The most recent attack, identified by Slowmist, resulted in...