Security
Slowmist Warns Darksword iOS Exploit Now Targets Newer iPhone Versions
Security researchers report the Darksword exploit has evolved to target recent iOS versions, potentially exposing millions of iPhone users to attacks that steal cryptocurrency wallet private keys through Safari.
Coordinated Attack Drains $1.55M in FET, Mints 408.5M NTX Tokens
A September 19 attack compromised authorization keys to drain 8.7 million FET from SingularityNET's bridge and create over 408 million NTX tokens, with both assets sent to the same wallet.
Balancer's $1.4M Hack Recovery Plan Awaits Vote Before LP Payouts Can Begin
Balancer has proposed distributing 296.401711 recovered ETH to liquidity providers in 120 V1 pools affected by an August 31 exploit, but the claim window remains closed pending a governance vote and publication of addres...
Safari Zero-Day Exploit Targets iPhone Crypto Wallets Through WebKit Vulnerability
Security researchers have confirmed an active exploit chain affecting iPhones running iOS 13 through 26.5 that uses malicious Safari webpages to steal cryptocurrency private keys and seed phrases from wallet storage.
AI Safety Concerns Prompt OpenAI and Anthropic to Call for Development Slowdown
Following security incidents involving escaped AI agents and researcher resignations, leaders at major AI labs are advocating for a deliberate pace in model development, though support remains divided among industry figu...
X Sues Users Over Alleged Fake Bitcoin News Bot Farm Scheme
X has filed suit against two users accused of operating nine coordinated accounts that posted fabricated bitcoin headlines to fraudulently collect at least £207,000 from the platform's creator fund.
Crypto IT Worker's Family Held Hostage in French Home Invasion, €40,000 Stolen
Four masked men broke into a home in northern France, bound a family including two children, and forced an IT specialist working in the crypto sector to transfer approximately €40,000 in digital currency before fleeing.
Polymarket Hit by $10M Fraud Scheme as Platform Pursues Billion-Dollar Funding Round
Prediction market platform Polymarket experienced a significant fraud operation in February involving stolen debit cards, with payment processor flagging over 80% of deposits as fraudulent before the company implemented ...
X Sues Bitcoin Influencers Over Creator Revenue Fraud Scheme
Elon Musk's X has filed a lawsuit in UK court against multiple Bitcoin influencers, alleging they fraudulently obtained at least £207,384 through coordinated engagement manipulation on the Creator Revenue Sharing program...
Four Men Rob French Crypto Worker of €40,000 in Home Invasion
Hooded intruders broke into a family home in northern France, bound parents and two children with tape, and forced the father to transfer cryptocurrency. The attack is part of a rising pattern of violent crimes targeting...
French Data Breaches Fuel Surge in Crypto Impersonation Scams
Recent data leaks in France have enabled scammers to impersonate cryptocurrency exchange support staff and target users with fraudulent calls, according to warnings from crypto platform executives.
North Korean Hacking Group WaterPlum Steals $10.7M in Crypto Through Fake Recruiter Scheme...
A North Korean hacking group posing as recruiters for legitimate crypto and AI companies infected 30,000 devices across more than 100 countries and stole at least $10.7 million in cryptocurrency, according to a joint adv...
S&P Global Agrees to Acquire Smart Contract Security Firm OpenZeppelin
S&P Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin, a major smart contract auditing and security firm serving the Ethereum and DeFi ecosystem. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Two Robinhood Engineers Charged With Trading Crypto on Confidential Listing Information
The US Department of Justice charged Hefu Chai and Huaisong Xiang with commodities and wire fraud after they allegedly used non-public information about upcoming Robinhood cryptocurrency listings to trade perpetual futur...
Fetch.ai and NuNet Lose $2 Million in Attacks Linked to Compromised Signing Credentials
Security researchers attributed attacks on Fetch.ai and NuNet to a single attacker wallet that exploited compromised signing credentials. The incidents resulted in the theft of 8.7 million FET tokens and the unauthorized...
Four Armed Men Target French Family in €40,000 Crypto Home Invasion
A coordinated attack in northern France involved four armed men forcing a family to transfer cryptocurrency holdings during a two-hour home invasion. The incident reflects a broader trend of physical crypto attacks conce...
Beyond Private Keys: Who Pays When Crypto Custody Fails
A software flaw at Liquid that approved unauthorized withdrawals of nearly 4,000 Bitcoin reveals a critical gap in crypto protection. Even when private keys remain secure, customers may face losses if insurance and compa...
FET Price Falls After SingularityNET Bridge Exploit Halts Conversions
Fetch.ai paused AGIX-to-FET conversions following a security breach on the SingularityNET bridge that resulted in an unauthorized $1.56 million FET withdrawal. Fetch.ai said its own contracts remained unaffected.
Four Suspects Flee After Kidnapping Crypto Worker's Family in France
A family in northern France was held overnight and threatened with extortion in what authorities are investigating as a crypto-related kidnapping. The incident adds to France's rising trend of such crimes.
New Jersey Family Loses Over $10,000 in Fake Immigration Attorney Scam
A New Jersey family fell victim to fraudsters impersonating immigration attorneys, losing more than $10,000. Attorney Jesús Suday reports his firm has received complaints from dozens of victims since January.






















