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French justice investigates Waltio hack for compromising digital asset security of users

Noah SullivanJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

by Noah SullivanJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office and the National Cyber Unit of France launched a preliminary investigation this Thursday following a cyberattack against the crypto tax...

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ZachXBT links 90 million illicit dollars to a hacker after blockchain fund tracing due to bragging

Logan PierceJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

by Logan PierceJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Investigator ZachXBT revealed this Friday that a cybercriminal known as “John” unintentionally exposed a multimillion-dollar fortune following an online dispute. Through exhaustive blockchain fund tracing,...

Ilya Lichtenstein released early following 4.5 billion dollar Bitfinex hack case

Mason ClarkeJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

by Mason ClarkeJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Ilya Lichtenstein, responsible for the 4.5 billion Bitfinex hack, was released from prison this Friday, January 2, 2026. The hacker confirmed his early departure by...

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Hacker Steals $440,000 in USDC via Malicious Permit Signature on Ethereum

Logan PierceDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

by Logan PierceDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

A cryptocurrency investor has suffered a devastating loss of over $440,000 in USDC after falling victim to growing permit scams. According to data reported by...

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Hacker Linked to 243 Million Theft Falls in Dubai According to ZachXBT

Mason ClarkeDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

by Mason ClarkeDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

A suspected British hacker linked to one of the largest Bitcoin thefts ever recorded may have been detained in Dubai this Friday. Renowned on-chain investigator...

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Twitter Hacker Ordered to Repay $5 Million for Massive Crypto Scam

Mason ClarkeNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025

by Mason ClarkeNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025

A UK court has ordered Joseph James O’Connor, the British cybercriminal behind the massive 2020 Twitter hack, to repay illicit gains now valued at over...

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Alert on Hyperliquid: Attacker Steals $21 Million by Exploiting a Private Key Vulnerability

luisOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

by luisOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

An attacker exploited a critical private key vulnerability in the Hyperdrive lending protocol, siphoning approximately $21 million from the platform. The incident, made possible by...

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Alleged Hackers of the Platypus Protocol Captured After Stealing USD $9 Million

Mason ClarkeOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

by Mason ClarkeOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

French authorities, in a coordinated operation, successfully arrested two suspects linked to the attack against the decentralized finance platform Platypus. The event resulted in the...

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DPRK Hackers Deploy NimDoor macOS Malware via Fake Zoom Updates

joseJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

by joseJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

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...

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Bitrue Hacker Launders Millions via Tornado Cash Mixer

joseJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

by joseJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

TL;DR Renewed Hacker Activity: The anonymous exploiter behind Bitrue’s $22 million theft has ramped up operations by moving approximately $30 million in stolen crypto to...

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French justice investigates Waltio hack for compromising digital asset security of users

ZachXBT links 90 million illicit dollars to a hacker after blockchain fund tracing due to bragging

Ilya Lichtenstein released early following 4.5 billion dollar Bitfinex hack case

Hacker Steals $440,000 in USDC via Malicious Permit Signature on Ethereum

Hacker Linked to 243 Million Theft Falls in Dubai According to ZachXBT

Twitter Hacker Ordered to Repay $5 Million for Massive Crypto Scam

Alert on Hyperliquid: Attacker Steals $21 Million by Exploiting a Private Key Vulnerability

Alleged Hackers of the Platypus Protocol Captured After Stealing USD $9 Million

DPRK Hackers Deploy NimDoor macOS Malware via Fake Zoom Updates

Bitrue Hacker Launders Millions via Tornado Cash Mixer

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$100 trillion wealth transfer to drive mass crypto adoption globally

French justice investigates Waltio hack for compromising digital asset security of users

Ondo reaches record 2.5 billion in locked assets despite sharp price drop

FBI arrests ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding after detecting massive Tether use in drug trafficking