Hackers are using a sneaky trick called \"Evil Twin\" WiFi to steal crypto. They copy real WiFi networks, like those at airports or hotels, to trick people into connecting. Once connected, hackers can steal sensitive info, like login details or even seed phrases, which can lead to losing crypto. Th
Crypto firms are rethinking their security strategies. They are moving away from traditional methods like multi-factor authentication (MFA). This shift is happening because AI-powered fraud is on the rise. Only 28% of crypto firms now rely on MFA as their primary defense. Instead, they are turning t
In France, a tax worker sold private data to criminals. She used her job access to find details on crypto experts, a wealthy businessman, prison guards, and a judge. The criminals paid €800 to attack a prison guard at home. This case shows a bigger problem. It's not just about hacking or stolen data
The Trust Wallet hack in December 2025 was a wake-up call for many. It showed how easily hackers can exploit weaknesses in crypto tools, even when they target individual users. The hackers stole around $7 million from 2, 596 wallet addresses. They did this by tricking users into downloading a malici
In a significant move against cybercrime, Coinbase has announced the arrest of a former employee linked to a major security incident. The former customer service agent, based in India, was taken into custody by the Hyderabad Police. This arrest follows a series of events that began earlier this year
In 2026, crypto security experts say the biggest threats won't come from fancy hacking tricks. Instead, they'll come from people being tricked into giving away their crypto. This is called social engineering. It's like a con artist convincing you to hand over your keys instead of breaking into your
A crypto trader recently made a huge mistake. They lost $50 million in USDT. How? They fell for a trick called "address poisoning. " This scam tricks people into sending money to the wrong address. Here's what happened. The trader first sent a small test amount of USDT to an address. This address s
In the past week, three old DeFi projects have been hit hard, losing around $5 million. These projects were big names back in 2020-2022 but are now abandoned or no longer maintained. Some people think these hacks might be part of a bigger, AI-driven campaign targeting old contracts. Ribbon Finance
Yearn Finance, a well-known decentralized finance platform, faced another setback with a $9 million hack. This incident, the fifth in five years, targeted the yETH stableswap pool, extracting various ether (ETH) liquid staking tokens (LSTs). The hacker managed to steal a significant amount, but not
Crypto theft is getting more organized. It's not just random hackers anymore; it's a full-blown business. This is according to a recent report that sheds light on how thieves are using advanced tools to steal crypto keys. These tools can dig through files, documents, and even chat histories to find
