Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered a new threat: a mobile crypto drainer app found on Google Play. This app, deceptively posing as the legitimate WalletConnect tool, exploited the growing popularity of digital assets and targeted users directly on their mobile devices. Over five months, it achieved more than 10,000 downloads and stole around $ […]
HTX Freezes Over $80K in Stolen Assets: August Security Updates
PRESS RELEASE. User safety is always HTX’s top priority. The platform is dedicated to protecting user assets and has implemented regular security reports. HTX has previously released security reports for May,June, and July. The main content of HTX’s August Security Monthly Report is outlined below, covering key areas such as account security, transaction security, and […]
Google Faces Lawsuit After $5M in Crypto Stolen via Play Store App
A Florida woman, Maria Vaca, has sued Google in a California state court, alleging that a cryptocurrency wallet app she downloaded from the Google Play Store was malicious and resulted in the theft of $ 5 million in cryptocurrency. Vaca claims the app, Yobit Pro, exploited Google’s marketing that portrayed the Play Store as …
Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year
Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $ 73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $ 55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to improving cryptocurrency security. Binance Recovers $ 73 Million in Stolen User Funds Crypto exchange Binance announced …
Ronin Network Reclaims $12 Million in Stolen Digital Assets
Ronin Network stated that digital assets worth $ 12 million, siphoned by so-called white hat hackers on August 6, were returned in full the same day. The Ronin team mentioned that they paused the bridge approximately 40 minutes after the first on-chain action was detected. The team also assured users that their funds were …