Hackers Compromise Algorand CEO’s X Account
Concerning the compromise of CEO Staci Warden’s X account, the Algorand Foundation issued a statement on X (previously Twitter) informing the community not to interact with direct messages or click on links. A post on January 26 from Warden’s X account accused the Algorand community of poverty while employing a widely recognized racial epithet, suggesting […]
Socket Protocol Recovers 1032 ETH Stolen From Hack
Cross-chain bridge Socket protocol has recovered two-thirds of the stolen ETH funds in a recent breach, which led to the loss of about $3.3M. The socket protocol’s official X account has reported the recovery of 1,032 Ether, valued at $2.3 million, out of a total of $3.3 million stolen. Soon, the protocol will disclose a […]
Macbook Users in Crypto Space Targeted by Malware Attack
A new malware attack discovered by Kaspersky targets Macbook users in the crypto space by repacking pre-cracked applications with a Trojan proxy and a post-installation script. The malware executes arbitrary commands and steals sensitive information from the infected system. Researchers from Kaspersky found a new malware attack for Macbook users who work with cryptocurrency. The […]
Hackers Amass Over $580K through Email Phishing Campaigns
Hackers have amassed over $580,000 from unsuspecting victims through an ongoing phishing and malware campaign using email addresses that imitate those of prominent Web3 companies, such as Cointelegraph, WalletConnect, and Token Terminal. As of the delivery of the phishing emails, cryptocurrency investigator ZachXBT has identified a multichain address that has accrued more than $580,000 worth […]
SEC Confirms MFA Deactivation Linked to X Account Hack
SEC Confirms MFA Deactivation Led to Jan 9 X Account Breach, Impacting Cryptocurrency Market and Triggering False Bitcoin ETF Approval News. The SEC, representing the United States, has issued a statement acknowledging a security compromise on its official X account (previously Twitter), detailing a SIM swap attack as the cause of the breach. On January […]