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cryptopotato.com > hundreds-of-evm-wallets-quietly-drained-as-unknown-exploit-steals-over-107k

Hundreds of EVM Wallets Quietly Drained as Unknown Exploit Steals Over $107K

2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (248+ words) A silent attack is unfolding across EVM networks as hundreds of unsuspecting crypto users are losing funds, prominent on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed. But investigators are struggling to identify the exploiter behind it. ZachXBT said that the root cause of the…...

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cryptopotato.com > trust-wallet-hack-hits-7m-cz-hints-at-possible-insider-role

Trust Wallet Hack Hits $7M: CZ Hints at Possible Insider Role

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (236+ words) Crypto wallet provider Trust Wallet has confirmed a security incident affecting a specific version of its browser extension, after several reports from users that funds were drained from their wallets over a short period of time. The issue was first…...

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cryptopotato.com > gnosis-chain-executes-hard-fork-to-recover-funds-linked-to-balancer-exploit

Gnosis Chain Executes Hard Fork to Recover Funds Linked to Balancer Exploit

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (378+ words) Gnosis Chain said its community of node operators has executed a hard fork to recover funds linked to the Balancer exploit. This week, Gnosis confirmed that the assets are now out of the attacker's control and urged remaining operators to…...

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cryptopotato.com > north-korea-stole-over-2b-in-crypto-in-2025-despite-fewer-confirmed-attacks-chainalysis

North Korea Stole Over $2B in Crypto in 2025 Despite Fewer Confirmed Attacks: Chainalysis

North Korea Stole Over $2B in Crypto in 2025 Despite Fewer Confirmed Attacks: Chainalysis2+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Chainalysis has identified a major escalation in global cryptocurrency theft in 2025, with more than $3.4 billion stolen between January and early December. This represents one of the most severe years on record for crypto-related crime. A single incident, the compromise of…...

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cryptopotato.com > quantum-computers-vs-bitcoin-why-2026-will-be-business-as-usual

Quantum Computers vs. Bitcoin: Why 2026 Will Be Business as Usual

Quantum Computers vs. Bitcoin: Why 2026 Will Be Business as Usual2+ week, 2+ day ago  (332+ words) Grayscale said it expects 2026 to accelerate long-term structural shifts in digital asset investing, driven by macroeconomic pressures and clearer regulation. But it has outlined two high-profile topics it does not expect to meaningfully influence crypto market performance in 2026 " quantum computing…...

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cryptopotato.com > seal-warns-of-daily-fake-zoom-attacks-as-dprk-hackers-weaponize-familiar-faces

SEAL Warns of Daily Fake Zoom Attacks as DPRK Hackers Weaponize Familiar Faces

SEAL Warns of Daily Fake Zoom Attacks as DPRK Hackers Weaponize Familiar Faces2+ week, 3+ day ago  (382+ words) Cybersecurity firm, Security Alliance (SEAL), said it is tracking multiple daily attempts by North Korean-linked threat actors using so-called "fake Zoom" or "fake Teams" meetings to distribute malware and expand access to new victims. The non-profit reshared a detailed warning…...

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cryptopotato.com > ripple-ceo-brad-garlinghouse-issues-critical-warning-about-rising-holiday-scams

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Issues Critical Warning About Rising Holiday Scams

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Issues Critical Warning About Rising Holiday Scams4+ week, 1+ day ago  (266+ words) With the end-of-the-year holidays just around the corner, Brad Garlinghouse warned people to be extremely careful when dealing with suspicious online activity, as scammers tend to ramp up their efforts during this time, hoping that victims stay quiet. He has…...

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cryptopotato.com > yearn-finance-loses-9m-in-single-transaction-exploit-of-yeth-vault

Yearn Finance Loses $9M in Single-Transaction Exploit of yETH Vault

Yearn Finance Loses $9M in Single-Transaction Exploit of yETH Vault1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (324+ words) Yearn Finance has suffered a major security breach, resulting in the loss of approximately $9 million. The exploit targeted a legacy stable swap pool associated with the protocol's yETH token that allowed the hackers to mint an infinite number of coins....

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cryptopotato.com > upbit-loses-38-5m-in-sudden-solana-outflow-withdrawals-frozen

Upbit Loses $38.5M in Sudden Solana Outflow, Withdrawals Frozen

Upbit Loses $38.5M in Sudden Solana Outflow, Withdrawals Frozen1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (330+ words) South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has temporarily halted all deposits and withdrawals on November 27 after detecting an unauthorized transfer of assets. The incident, which resulted in a loss of approximately $38.5 million, involved a wide array of tokens on the Solana…...

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cryptopotato.com > how-criminal-millions-sprinted-through-binance-okx-and-other-top-crypto-exchanges

How Criminal Millions Sprinted Through Binance, OKX, and Other Top Crypto Exchanges

How Criminal Millions Sprinted Through Binance, OKX, and Other Top Crypto Exchanges1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (246+ words) The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists" (ICIJ) Coin Laundry investigation found illicit funds were funneled through major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, OKX, Coinbase, Kraken, Bybit, and Kucoin, as part of a global shadow economy benefiting from criminal proceeds. The 10-month…...