KuCoin crypto exchange loses $150m after hackers drain its hot wallets

By Waqas
Hackers have stolen a whopping $150 million worth of cryptocurrency from KuCoin, a major crypto exchange based in Singapore.
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Two Russians Charged in $17M Cryptocurrency Phishing Spree

U.S. authorities today announced criminal charges and financial sanctions against two Russian men accused of stealing nearly $17 million worth of virtual currencies in a series of phishing attacks throughout 2017 and 2018 that spoofed websites for some… Continue reading Two Russians Charged in $17M Cryptocurrency Phishing Spree

Hackers attack European crypto exchange ETERBASE; steal $5.4 Million

By Waqas
The Slovakian crypto exchange suffered a targeted hack attack on Monday night.
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KryptoCibule malware uses Tor & Torrent sites to steal your cryptocurrency

By Sudais Asif
The KryptoCibule malware also mines cryptocurrency on targeted devices.
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Triple-Threat Cryptocurrency RAT Mines, Steals and Harvests

KryptoCibule spreads via pirated software and game torrents. Continue reading Triple-Threat Cryptocurrency RAT Mines, Steals and Harvests

Hacker returns $25 million after their IP address is exposed

By Sudais Asif
In a shocking twist of events, the entire sum has been returned back by the hacker. Here’s what happened and how.
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UPbit cryptocurrency exchange hacked; Ether worth $50 million stolen

By Waqas
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange UPbit has been hacked where hackers have stolen 342,000 Ether (ETH) – ($51 million).
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Thefts from cryptocurrency exchanges continue despite increased security

Although exchanges, wallets and other cryptocurrency custody services are strengthening their defenses, attackers continue to innovate and outpace even the current state of the cybersecurity art, according to CipherTrace. Even Binance, the world’s numb… Continue reading Thefts from cryptocurrency exchanges continue despite increased security