Tag: blockchain
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Malicious npm Package Targets Developers for Supply Chain Attack
The Socket Research Team has uncovered a malicious npm package@ton-wallet/create designed to steal sensitive cryptocurrency wallet keys from developers and users in the TON blockchain ecosystem. TON, originally developed by Telegram, is a growing platform for decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, and cryptocurrency transactions. The malicious package impersonated the legitimate @ton/ton package and remained undetected…
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Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist
North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/24/researchers-accuse-north-korea-of-1-4-billion-bybit-crypto-heist/
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North Korean hackers linked to $1.5 billion ByBit crypto heist
Over the weekend, blockchain security companies and experts have linked North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group to the theft of over $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-linked-to-15-billion-bybit-crypto-heist/
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The Bybit Incident: When Research Meets Reality
esearch by Dikla Barda, Roman Ziakin and Oded Vanunu On February 21st, Check Point Blockchain Threat Intel System alerted on a critical attack log on the Ethereum blockchain network. The log indicated that the AI engine identify anomality change with this transaction and categorize it as critical attack in real time. It was indicated that…
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Blockaid Raises $50 Million to Secure Blockchain Applications
Blockaid raises $50 million in Series B funding to scale operations to meet demand for its blockchain application security platform. The post Blockaid Raises $50 Million to Secure Blockchain Applications appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/blockaid-raises-50-million-to-secure-blockchain-applications/
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How Blockchain Games Ensure Transparency and Fairness
The advancement of technology has also impacted sectors like gaming. Blockchain technology has surfaced as an asset that… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/how-blockchain-games-ensure-transparency-fairness/
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Ransomware Payments Plunge 35% as More Victims Refuse to Pay
In a significant shift within the ransomware landscape, global ransom payments plummeted by 35% in 2024, falling from $1.25 billion in 2023 to $813.55 million, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. This marked the first substantial decline in ransomware payments since 2022, despite a record number of ransomware attacks during the year.…
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Still-Lucrative Ransomware’s Profits Plunged 35% Last Year
Collapse of LockBit and BlackCat/ALPHV Tied to Ongoing Decline in Big-Game Hunting. Ransomware may still be raking in massive cryptocurrency profits for practitioners, but 2024 turned out to be less of a banner year than predicted, with blockchain researchers reporting that the sum total of known ransom payments to ransomware groups in 2024 plummeted by…
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Police arrest teenager suspected of hacking NATO and numerous Spanish institutions
Spain’s National Police, in a joint operation with the Civil Guard, has arrested an 18-year-old suspected of being the hacker going by aliases including “Natohub,” and known for hacking the computer services of private companies and Spanish institutions such as the Civil Guard, the Ministry of Defense, the National Mint, and the Ministry of Education,…
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Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023
Ransomware attacks netted cybercrime groups a total of $813.5 million in 2024, a decline from $1.25 billion in 2023.The total amount extorted during the first half of 2024 stood at $459.8 million, blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis said, adding payment activity slumped after July 2024 by about 3.94%.”The number of ransomware events increased into H2, but…
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Deepfake Detection Protecting Identity Systems from AI-Generated Fraud
Advanced deepfake detection combines AI forensic analysis, liveness checks, and behavioral biometrics to combat synthetic fraud. Discover neural anomaly detection and blockchain verification systems to counter AI-generated threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/deepfake-detection-protecting-identity-systems-from-ai-generated-fraud/
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Attackers allegedly stole $69 million from cryptocurrency platform Phemex
Crooks stole at least $69 million from Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Phemex in an alleged cyberattack. Singapore-based crypto platform Phemex paused operations after a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of $69M. Phemex CEO Federico Variola stated they are restoring withdrawals and temporarily manually reviewing all requests. On Thursday, researchers at the blockchain security firm PeckShield noticed…
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Millions Stolen: North Korea Hackers Target Blockchain Industry
The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea have joined forces to issue a stark warning to First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/millions-stolen-north-korea-hackers-target-blockchain-industry/
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Blockchain in cybersecurity: opportunities and challenges
Cybersecurity is facing new challenges with advances in AI, cloud tech, and increasing cyber threats. Solutions like blockchain… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/blockchain-in-cybersecurity-opportunities-challenges/
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Illicit HuiOne Telegram Market Surpasses Hydra, Hits $24 Billion in Crypto Transactions
The Telegram-based online marketplace known as HuiOne Guarantee and its vendors have cumulatively received at least $24 billion in cryptocurrency, dwarfing the now-defunct Hydra to become the largest online illicit marketplace to have ever operated.The figures, released by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, show that monthly inflows have increased by 51% since July 2024.Huione Guarantee, part…
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Chainalysis Expands Fraud Detection With Alterya Acquisition
Alterya’s AI-Powered Data Will Combat Scams Across Traditional Financial Ecosystems. Alterya’s AI agents now power Chainalysis’ fraud prevention, integrating off-chain data sources like Venmo and Zelle with blockchain analytics. This acquisition marks a significant step in detecting and stopping scams earlier in the fraud cycle, said CEO Jonathan Levin. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cryptohack Roundup: Kwon’s Trial, China’s Blockchain Plan
Also: Penalty on Illegal Crypto Mining in Siberia. This week, include Do Kwon’s trial, penalty on a Siberian firm over illegal crypto mining, 2024 drainer attack statistics, US bank regulator’s crypto stance, Gemini’s CFTC settlement, China’s blockchain plans and Hong Kong’s push for DLT in banks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cryptohack-roundup-kwons-trial-chinas-blockchain-plan-a-27255
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Cryptohack Roundup: Cambodia’s New Crypto Directive
Animoca Brands Co-Founder’s Social Media Hacked. This week, Cambodia introducing new crypto directive, a hacker compromising Animoca Brands co-founder’s social media, FTX co-CEO having his sentence reduced by a year, IRS pushing new crypto tax reporting rules and the Blockchain Bandit moving funds after two years of inactivity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Fake Zoom Meeting Links Lead to Million-Dollar Cryptocurrency Heist
A sophisticated phishing campaign masquerading as Zoom meeting invitations has resulted in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency, as revealed by a recent analysis from blockchain security firm SlowMist. By... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fake-zoom-meeting-links-lead-to-million-dollar-cryptocurrency-heist/
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North Korean Hackers Tied to $1.3B in Stolen Crypto in 2024
Researchers Trace 61% of Known Losses This Year to Pyongyang-Backed Hackers. Hackers tied to North Korea’s cash-strapped totalitarian dictatorship this year stole a record amount of cryptocurrency, totaling $1.34 billion across 47 incidents, or about double their known haul for 2023, reported blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/north-korean-hackers-tied-to-13b-in-stolen-crypto-in-2024-a-27129
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North Korean hackers stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto this year
North Korean hackers have stolen $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency across 47 cyberattacks that occurred in 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-stole-13-billion-worth-of-crypto-this-year/
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The Role of Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Securing Digital Transactions
Learn how blockchain and smart contracts improve cybersecurity factors in online transactions, remove the element of fraud, and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/blockchain-smart-contracts-securing-digital-transactions/
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News alert: DMD Diamond invites developers to participate in open beta for its v4 blockchain
Tags: blockchainVienna, Austria, Dec. 11, 2024, CyberNewswire, DMD Diamond, one of the oldest blockchain projects in the space, has announced the start of Open Beta for the DMD Diamond v4 blockchain. Established in 2013, DMD Diamond is recognized as… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/news-alert-dmd-diamond-invites-developers-to-participate-in-open-beta-for-its-v4-blockchain/
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Solana blockchain’s popular web3.js npm package backdoored to steal keys, funds
Damage likely limited to those running bots with private key access First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/05/solana_javascript_sdk_compromised/