Investor Loses $50M in USDT to Poisoned Address Scam: Tornado Cash Laundering Exposed A crypto investor suffered a devastating blow on December 20, 2025, losing $50 million in USDT (Tether) to a poisoned address scam. This gut-wrenching incident, dissected by blockchain security firm SlowMist, lays bare the predatory tactics of cybercriminals and the unrelenting vulnerabilities […]
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Ledger Exposes Unpatchable MediaTek Chip Flaw: Crypto Security Risk in Android Devices Ledger, a titan in the cryptocurrency hardware wallet space, has just sounded the alarm on a devastating, unpatchable security flaw in MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 (MT6878) chip, embedded in countless Android smartphones. This vulnerability isn’t just a minor glitch—it’s a gaping hole that could […]
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WhatsApp Malware in Brazil Targets Bitcoin Wallets and Bank Accounts in Major Cyber Attack Brazilian users are under siege from a cunning WhatsApp worm that’s draining bank accounts and snatching Bitcoin wallets with alarming precision. Masquerading as routine delivery updates or urgent government alerts, this malware exploits trust in a widely used messaging app, posing […]
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Hackers Exploit Telegram X with Sophisticated Malware, Putting Crypto Users at Risk Hackers have turned Telegram X, a popular variant of the messaging app widely used in crypto communities, into a dangerous malware vector. Since early 2024, this malicious version has infected over 58,000 devices, stealing sensitive data like login credentials and crypto wallet information, […]
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Ledger Redefines Crypto Security with Ledger Signers, Nano Gen5 Launch, and Enterprise Multisig Ledger, a powerhouse in the crypto wallet space, has unleashed a transformative lineup with the rebranding of its hardware wallets as “Ledger Signers,” the introduction of the cutting-edge Ledger Nano Gen5 priced at $179 (€179), and a robust Enterprise Multisig solution for […]
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Multisig Wallets: Boosting Crypto Security or Adding Risk? Multisig wallets are hailed as a fortress for crypto assets, requiring multiple signatures to unlock funds and promising a shield against the rampant hacks plaguing the blockchain space. But are they the ultimate solution, or just another layer of complexity waiting to be exploited by savvy attackers? […]
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FTX Raises Red Flag: Phishing Scams Target Creditors Amid $1.6 Billion Bankruptcy Payout FTX, the infamous crypto exchange that collapsed in a spectacular blaze of fraud and mismanagement, has sounded a critical alarm about a wave of phishing scams targeting creditors as they await a $1.6 billion payout. With scammers crafting fake emails and spoofed […]
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BNB Chain Recovers X Account After Phishing Hack Drains $13K in Latest Crypto Security Wake-Up Call BNB Chain, the blockchain tied to Binance, has reclaimed its official X account after a phishing hack early Wednesday siphoned off $13,000 from unsuspecting users. While the damage was relatively minor thanks to swift community action, this breach is […]
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$14.5 Billion Bitcoin Heist: Chinese Mining Giant LuBian Tied to Largest Crypto Theft Ever A bombshell report has unveiled the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, with Chinese Bitcoin mining pool LuBian losing a staggering 127,426 BTC in December 2020. Initially valued at $3.5 billion, the stolen Bitcoin is now worth an eye-watering $14.5 billion due […]
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Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap Breached: Ad Network Scams Expose Crypto’s Soft Underbelly Trusted pillars of the crypto world, Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap, have been blindsided by slick hackers using ad networks and third-party integrations to prey on unsuspecting users. Fake airdrops and malicious scripts have turned these go-to platforms into hunting grounds, proving once again that even […]
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