The $ 50 million hack sent shockwaves across the defi community with funds authorized to different projects completely drained. $ 50 Million Hack a Stark Warning for the Defi Industry The complexity and precision of a recent attack on Radiant Capital, a decentralized cross-chain lending protocol built on Layerzero has exposed another layer …
Google Chrome Vulnerability Exploited by North Korean Hackers, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft recently detected a North Korean cyber group, Citrine Sleet, exploiting a security vulnerability in Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome. This flaw allowed attackers to execute malicious code on compromised devices. Citrine Sleet used advanced tactics, such as fake cryptocurrency websites, to conduct their attacks. North Korean Cyber Group Citrine Sleet Exploits Chromium Zero-Day Vulnerability […]
Hackers Exploit McDonald’s Instagram to Promote Fake Grimace Coin, Netting $700,000 in Solana
Hackers recently took control of McDonald’s official Instagram account to promote a fraudulent Grimace meme coin, successfully scamming users out of $ 700,000 in Solana. The attackers also compromised the personal X account of McDonald’s Senior Marketing Director to further spread the scam. Grimace Coin, originally created as a meme token inspired by a …
Crypto-Stealing Malware ‘Styx Stealer’ Exposed by Hacker’s Critical Mistake
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger sessions. Styx Stealer is a variant of Phemedrone Stealer and includes new features like auto-start and crypto-clipping. The malware was traced back to a developer linked to the Agent Tesla threat actor “Fucosreal.” During debugging, […]
Cambodian Firm Receives $150K in Crypto From North Korean Hackers
A major payments firm in Cambodia, Huione Pay, received over $ 150,000 in cryptocurrency from a digital wallet used by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, according to blockchain data reviewed by Reuters. The crypto was sent to Huione Pay between June 2023 and February 2024 from a wallet linked to funds stolen from …