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fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Obsidian Plugin Abuse Delivers PHANTOMPULSE RAT in Targeted Finance, Crypto Attacks

A social engineering campaign exploits Obsidian to distribute PHANTOMPULSE trojan targeting financial and cryptocurrency sectors.
Music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

G. Love Loses Reported $424,000 in Crypto Account Hack

G. Love lost approximately $424,000 in Bitcoin due to downloading a fake Ledger app from the Apple App Store.
#crypto
fromFortune
2 hours ago
Venture

Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors | Fortune

Crypto venture capital firms experienced significant asset declines in 2025, reflecting market volatility rather than fund performance.
Venture
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors | Fortune

Crypto venture capital firms experienced significant asset declines in 2025, reflecting market volatility rather than fund performance.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Bitcoin Pushes Toward Breakout as Wintermute Warns Unresolved Macro Risks May Shape Next Move

Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and unresolved macro risks, with energy prices influencing market sentiment.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
23 hours ago

Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Coins That Skip Quantum-Safe Migration Under BIP-361

BIP-361 proposes a five-year timeline for Bitcoin holders to migrate funds from legacy addresses to avoid permanent freezing due to quantum threats.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
21 hours ago

Bitcoin Developers Propose Bitcoin Quantum Migration Plan That Would Freeze Legacy Coins

Bitcoin developers are addressing quantum computing risks with BIP-361, proposing a shift to quantum-resistant cryptography to protect the network.
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Finding Satoshi: The Code, the Mystery, and the People Who Spent Four Years Unraveling Both

The documentary 'Finding Satoshi' investigates the identity of Bitcoin's creator through a rigorous four-year forensic analysis.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Bitcoin Pushes Toward Breakout as Wintermute Warns Unresolved Macro Risks May Shape Next Move

Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and unresolved macro risks, with energy prices influencing market sentiment.
#ransomware
EU data protection
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.
France news
fromTheregister
1 day ago

French cops free mother and son after crypto kidnapping

A mother and her son were rescued after a 20-hour kidnapping related to a ransom demand from a criminal gang.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Afroman's response to the botched raid was not just a legal victory; it was protest art in the modern age—raw, low-budget, absurdist, and deeply American.
Social justice
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man stole thousands from delivery workers to invest in bogus delivery app | amNewYork

Mauricio Sevilla pleaded guilty to defrauding food delivery workers out of $7,500 in a fake investment scheme for a non-existent app.
fromNature
2 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Telegram Is Still Hosting a Sanctioned $21 Billion Crypto Scammer Black Market

Xinbi Guarantee has also hosted a wide variety of other black market offerings, including harassment services that threaten or throw feces at a victim for a fee, and even sex workers as young as 14 who are likely trafficking victims.
UK news
#cybersecurity
fromFortune
1 week ago
NYC startup

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
NYC startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

Drift suffered a $280 million hack attributed to North Korea, utilizing a novel attack method involving durable nonces.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

GlassWorm Malware Uses Solana Dead Drops to Deliver RAT and Steal Browser, Crypto Data

A new evolution of the GlassWorm campaign enables comprehensive data theft and installs a remote access trojan disguised as a Google Docs extension.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

108 Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal Google and Telegram Data, Affecting 20,000 Users

A cluster of 108 malicious Chrome extensions collects user data and injects ads, compromising browser security.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
#ai
Information security
fromFortune
5 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

Vitalik Buterin has transitioned to a fully local AI setup, citing security concerns with cloud AI services.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Information security
fromFortune
5 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

3 Paths Ahead: Kraken Maps Warsh-Led Fed Scenarios That Could Shift Crypto out of Range

Monetary policy expectations are tied to a potential Federal Reserve leadership shift, impacting liquidity and risk assets in crypto markets.
#ethereum
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Ethereum Foundation Funds $1M Audit Program for Smart Contract Developers

The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million subsidy program for smart contract security audits on April 14, 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations

Ethereum Foundation converts 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using Cowswap's TWAP mechanism to support operations and diversify funding strategies.
#kraken
Information security
fromFinbold
2 days ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
Information security
fromFinbold
2 days ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance

Covenant AI's exit from Bittensor was prompted by allegations that co-founder Jacob Steeves maintained centralized control, contradicting the project's decentralized mission. The fallout from this departure saw TAO plummet nearly 25% in just six hours, erasing over $650 million in market capitalization.
Venture
#malware
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Atlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More

Rootstocklabs launched Atlas, a user-friendly interface for bridging Bitcoin and assets into the Rootstock network.
Information security
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

New Rowhammer Attacks on NVIDIA GPUs Enable Full System Takeover

New Rowhammer attacks target NVIDIA GPUs, escalating from memory corruption to full system compromise, highlighting significant hardware security risks.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
21 hours ago

Bitmine Reports $3.8 Billion Quarterly Loss as Ethereum Bet Takes Toll

Bitmine reported a $3.82 billion loss in Q1 2026, primarily due to unrealized crypto declines, despite generating $10 million in staking revenue.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
6 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
6 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

No Battery, No Screen, Full Control - Satochip Raises Bridge Round To Bring Its Bitcoin Wallet To America

Satochip SRL secures bridge financing to expand into the U.S. digital asset market with secure hardware solutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures

Crypto trading interface operators can avoid broker-dealer registration if they meet 12 specific conditions outlined by the SEC.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Starkware Cuts Jobs as Starknet Revenue Collapses

Starkware's revenue plummeted, prompting layoffs and a strategic pivot towards developing proprietary applications for sustainable income.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry | Fortune

The New York Times incorrectly identified Satoshi Nakamoto, raising concerns about the implications of unmasking anonymity in the crypto world.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets

A security vulnerability in EngageLab SDK could have exposed millions of cryptocurrency wallet users to unauthorized data access.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Over 1,000 Exposed ComfyUI Instances Targeted in Cryptomining Botnet Campaign

A campaign targets ComfyUI instances for cryptocurrency mining and botnet enlistment through remote code execution exploits.
#quantum-computing
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Is Ripple (XRP) Quantum-Safe? A Top XRPL Validator Just Published a Full Audit

Quantum computing poses a significant risk to cryptocurrency encryption, with Bitcoin being more vulnerable than XRP.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Is Ripple (XRP) Quantum-Safe? A Top XRPL Validator Just Published a Full Audit

Quantum computing poses a significant risk to cryptocurrency encryption, with Bitcoin being more vulnerable than XRP.
#bitcoin-depot
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen In Wallet Security Breach

Hackers stole approximately $3.7 million in bitcoin from Bitcoin Depot after accessing internal credentials linked to its settlement accounts.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.
E-Commerce
fromCointelegraph
2 months ago

How a Third-Party Leak Fueled Phishing Against Ledger Users

A breach at an e-commerce partner can expose customers' order and contact details, enabling highly convincing phishing that leverages real purchase context.
#ai-agents
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Trust Wallet Adds AI Transaction Layer to Self-Custody Wallet Infrastructure

Trust Wallet's Agent Kit allows developers to create AI agents for automated crypto transactions with user-defined permissions.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Trust Wallet Adds AI Transaction Layer to Self-Custody Wallet Infrastructure

Trust Wallet's Agent Kit allows developers to create AI agents for automated crypto transactions with user-defined permissions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Binance Integrates Prediction Markets Into Wallet, Bringing On-Chain Outcome Trading Directly Into Its App

Binance launched prediction markets, allowing users to trade real-world outcome probabilities through its wallet, enhancing its decentralized platform integration.
#blockchain
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL partners with Redstone to enhance data transparency and risk intelligence in its ecosystem for tokenized assets.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

A coordinated theft involved phishing tactics, rapid asset transfers, and laundering of approximately $1.8 million in ether through decentralized protocols.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL partners with Redstone to enhance data transparency and risk intelligence in its ecosystem for tokenized assets.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

A coordinated theft involved phishing tactics, rapid asset transfers, and laundering of approximately $1.8 million in ether through decentralized protocols.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

Circle's Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to secure institutional assets against quantum threats.
#north-korea
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds

A North Korean threat actor executed a $285 million heist from the Drift DeFi platform using sophisticated techniques and pre-signed transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds

A North Korean threat actor executed a $285 million heist from the Drift DeFi platform using sophisticated techniques and pre-signed transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack | TechCrunch

Drift has suspended withdrawals and deposits due to a significant security incident involving a potential theft of up to $285 million.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 weeks ago

Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions

Trust Wallet launched the Agent Kit, enabling AI agents to execute crypto transactions while keeping users in control.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
3 weeks ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
Information security
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

Why Address Poisoning Works Without Stealing Private Keys

Address poisoning steals funds by manipulating transaction history and exploiting users copying lookalike addresses, not by stealing private keys.
#cryptocurrency-theft
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Malicious packages for dYdX cryptocurrency exchange empties user wallets

Compromised dYdX accounts distributed malicious npm and PyPI packages containing credential theft and a RAT that executes remote Python code from a C2 server.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Konni Hackers Deploy AI-Generated PowerShell Backdoor Against Blockchain Developers

The North Korean threat actor known as Konni has been observed using PowerShell malware generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to target developers and engineering teams in the blockchain sector. The phishing campaign has targeted Japan, Australia, and India, highlighting the adversary's expansion of the targeting scope beyond South Korea, Russia, Ukraine, and European nations, Check Point Research said in a technical report published last week.
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