There are still too many unknowns over how various Telegram trading bots store private keys, blockchain security firms told Cointelegraph. Telegram trading bots, which have been turning the messaging platform into a quasi-crypto marketplace, pose significant security risks for users and require further scrutiny, according to blockchain security firms. While such trading bots have existed…
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On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and operate an Orb, a device used to collect users’ iris information. The revelation comes amidst existing complaints regarding Worldcoin’s data collection practices…
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“My Bitcoin was taken. How?” A Reddit user thought they were following best practices until two days ago when their Bitcoin wallet was completely cleaned out. A Reddit user has become the latest example of why crypto users should be more careful when using wallet generators — after the user lost a few thousand dollars…
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Crypto wallet drainers, or sweepers, are malicious smart contracts that can quickly empty a crypto wallet of its funds and are a standard tool for phishing scammers. Four major crypto drainers have emerged to fill the vacuum left by the notorious wallet sweeper Monkey Drainer, with thousands of victims targeted and millions in crypto stolen…
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According to several reports, Chibi Finance, the decentralized finance (defi) platform built on top of Arbitrum, allegedly executed an exit scam on its users. Blockchain intelligence firm Peckshield provided a detailed account, revealing that approximately $1 million worth of cryptocurrency assets were illicitly withdrawn and converted into Ethereum. Chiba Finance Becomes 12th Defi Platform on…
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It was warned that the amount stolen in Q1 2023 mirrors Q2 2022, which was followed by a “record setting number of hacks.” The crypto community is being urged not to let their guard down despite a significant decline in crypto hacks during the first quarter of 2023 — with one firm warning it is…
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CertiK has contacted law enforcement in the United States and the United Kingdom to find the pseudonymous operators. Smart contract auditor CertiK claims to have blocked $160,000 from Merlin, a zkSync-based decentralized exchange that has been the center of a rogue insider “rugpull” that lost users $1.8 million last week. CertiK shared the news of…
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The month was particularly bad for exploits, with the amount lost accounting for half of the total crypto exploited so far in 2023. Crypto exploits, exit scams and flash loan attacks saw little signs of letting up in April, with more than $103 million of funds stolen from crypto projects and investors in the month. …
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According to several reports, a bug introduced to the decentralized exchange (dex) protocol Sushiswap’s smart contract has resulted in more than $3 million in losses. The blockchain and smart contract security firm Peckshield explained the exploited contract was “deployed in multiple blockchains.” Dex Platform Sushiswap Suffers From Smart Contract Exploit Over the weekend, the dex…
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