Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer of Bitfinex, has dismissed claims that Bitfinex has been breached as “pure FUD [fear, uncertainty and doubt].” A report by Shinoji Research suggested that the ransomware group, Fsociety, might have access to every Know Your Customer (KYC) document since Bitfinex’s inception. A security researcher suggested that these claims might […]
Playdapp Breach: Hacker Mints Tokens Worth $31 Million, Gaming Platform Offers Reward for Silence
Playdapp, a Web3 gaming platform, recently confirmed that it was a victim of a hacking incident which saw criminals mint tokens worth approximately $ 31 million. Playdapp said it has offered to reward the hackers if they agree to return the stolen assets and contracts. Crypto Exchanges Urged to Block Compromised PLA Tokens Playdapp, …
Trezor Issues Security Alert Following Phishing Attack and Data Breach
In a recent security alert, Trezor announced a breach in its support ticketing system, potentially exposing the personal contact information of over 66,000 customers and raising the alarm for possible phishing attacks. Trezor Alerts Users to Phishing Risk After Security Breach Satoshilabs, the company behind the popular cryptocurrency hardware wallet Trezor, has issued a critical […]
Crypto App Shakepay Reveals Data Breach Affecting a ‘Small Number’ of Customers
In a recent announcement, Shakepay, the Canadian crypto app, disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to personal information of a select group of its customers. The breach, detected on Dec. 13, 2023, compromised data but did not affect any bank accounts, crypto wallets, or customer credentials. Shakepay Addresses Data Breach Concerns, Offers Free Credit […]
Ledger Connect Kit Breach: Hacker Siphons $484K, Company Rolls Out Version 1.1.8
The unknown attacker that compromised Ledger’s Connectkit Library has reportedly siphoned $ 484,000 from wallets, according to the onchain intelligence firm Lookonchain. Ledger disclosed a former employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the attacker gained access to the Ledger Connectkit Library and uploaded a malicious bug. Ledger Responds to $ …