The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted that a SIM swap attack compromised its X account, where a fake announcement about the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was posted. “The unauthorized party obtained control of the SEC cell phone number associated with the account in an apparent ‘SIM swap’ attack,” the […]
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 $ …
Hacker Demands Full Control Over Kyber in Wake of $47M Breach, Offers Executives Buyout and Staff Severance
A cybercriminal, who has been actively communicating with Kyberswap, issued a new onchain directive, this time insisting on “complete executive control over Kyber (the company).” This captivating onchain communication to the Kyberswap crew comes after the hacker’s initial request for the team to engage in more amiable and cooperative discussions. Kyberswap Attacker Claims ‘Kyber Director’ […]
Hacker Seeks Civility in $47 Million Kyberswap Heist, Demands Friendly Negotiations
In the wake of Kyberswap, a decentralized exchange (dex) platform, suffering a $ 47 million loss due to a cyberattack, the perpetrator indicated a readiness to engage in negotiations. Yet, despite expressing an openness to resolution, the hacker lamented encountering primarily “received (mostly) threats, deadlines, and general unfriendliness.” They warned that if such hostility …
Elliptic: FTX Hacker Laundered Stolen Crypto Funds Through Russian Crime Networks
Close to a year has passed, and the hacker responsible for the staggering $ 477 million heist from the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX still remains elusive. Yet, Elliptic, a leading blockchain analytics firm, has meticulously mapped the intricate journey of the stolen funds, shedding light on the culprit’s attempts to launder and mask their …