In the month of September, digital assets worth approximately $ 332 million were siphoned from trading platforms via methods that include flash loan attacks, exit scams, and exploits. The value of digital assets stolen through exploits rose from $ 13.5 million in August to nearly $ 330 million in September. Mixin Kernel …
Crypto Thefts in 2023: Nearly $1 Billion Lost to Scams and Exploits, Reports Certik
According to cybersecurity firm Certik, nearly $ 1 billion in cryptocurrency has been pilfered due to scams, rug pulls, and exploits throughout 2023. The company highlighted that the combined incidents in August alone led to a loss of $ 45.8 million. Certik Analysis: Cryptocurrency Losses Near $ 1 Billion The digital security …
Certik Uncovers Security Vulnerability in Worldcoin’s Verification Process
On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and operate an Orb, a device used to collect users’ iris information. The revelation comes amidst existing complaints regarding Worldcoin’s data collection practices […]