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Attackers use name of lead exchanges to target crypto startups
Microsoft uncovered malware that is hidden in a pdf file titled "OKX Binance & Huobi VIP fee comparison"
Zeynep Geylan 1 min read
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OneCoin crisis manager Frank Schneider to face trial in the US
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Blockchain and DeFi-focused security firm Certik discovered a global network of professional KYC actors who bypass KYC processes to spoof crypto communities before an insider hack or exit scam.
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FTX hacker identity discovered by Kraken Exchange team
Kraken Exchange CSO, Nick Percoco, just announced via a tweet reply that the hackers identity has been discovered
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Over 50K BTC from Silk Road worth officially seized by DOJ after 10 year investigation
50,676BTC has been taken into U.S. custody following the conviction of Silk Road attacker James Zhong who pleaded guilty on Nov. 4
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SEC charges members of Trade Coin Club for operating 82K BTC crypto Ponzi scheme
The SEC alleges members of the Trade Coin Club swindled 82,000 bitcoin from investors by disgusing as a crypto trading bot that promised high investment returns.
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Hackers have stolen $2.98B via exploits in the crypto industry so far
Roughly $760 million was stolen in October through 44 hacks across 53 protocols — making it the worst month for crypto hacks in 2022.
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Over 95% of tokens launched on Uniswap are scams – Research
According to the study, Uniswap's simplicity and lack of regulation make it easy for scammers to list non-valuable tokens.
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