Hackers Use Deepfake Tim Cook to Promote Crypto Scam at Apple Event
On September 9, hackers exploited Apple’s highly anticipated “Glowtime” event using Deepfake Tim Cook to run live streams promoting a double-your-cryptocurrency scam. September 9 was a significant day for the tech behemoth Apple, as millions of individuals worldwide anticipated the “Glowtime” event, which would unveil the new iPhone. Scammers capitalized on this opportunity by conducting […]
Immunefi: Crypto Hackers Steal Over $1.2 Billion in 2024
Crypto hackers have stolen over 15.5% more in 2024 than in the same period last year. Cryptocurrency hackers have now stolen over $1.2 billion in 2024, following recent breaches in August, raising further concerns about the security of widespread crypto adoption. According to a report by Immunefi shared with Cointelegraph, the crypto industry has lost […]
WazirX Plans Maintenance to Recover Balances Post $234M Hack
WazirX’s ability to restore balances and secure assets will determine its future and industry security. The hacked Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has announced a scheduled maintenance period to restore account balances and reverse specific trades. According to a post on the X social platform, the maintenance will occur from 6 pm on August 15 to […]
Hackers Steal $12 Million in ETH and USDC from Ronin Network
The Ronin Network suffered a $12 million Ethereum and USDC theft, following a previous $600 million hack in March 2022. The blockchain bridge has been reportedly hacked, dealing a substantial setback to the Ronin Network. It has led to the seizure of approximately $12 million in USD Coin (USDC) and Ethereum (ETH). The Ronin bridge […]
Crypto Hackers Use Stolen Funds to Buy Ethereum Dip
Hackers leverage stolen funds from the 2022 Nomad bridge hack to buy 16,892 ETH at a major discount during the market drop. Cryptocurrency hackers see the ongoing collapse in the market as an opportunity to acquire Ether at a huge discount by using stolen funds from previous heists. On August 5, 16,892 Ether was purchased with stolen crypto funds […]