The attackers prepared infrastructure and multiple nonce-based transactions, took over an admin key, and drained five vaults.
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Google Slashes Quantum Resource Requirements for Breaking Cryptocurrency Encryption
Google researchers have shown that breaking the encryption of Bitcoin and Ethereum requires 20x fewer qubits.
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US Shuts Down Crypto Exchange E-Note, Charges Russian Administrator
The exchange has been allegedly involved in laundering money for ransomware groups and other transnational cybercriminal organizations.
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$29 Million Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Cryptomixer Takedown
Cryptomixer was targeted by law enforcement in Operation Olympia for facilitating cybercrime and money laundering.
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XWiki Vulnerability Exploited in Cryptocurrency Mining Operation
Exploits have been available publicly for over half a year, but the bug was previously targeted only for reconnaissance.
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US Charges Cambodian Executive in Massive Crypto Scam and Seizes More Than $14 Billion in Bitcoin
In an indictment, federal prosecutors charged Prince Holding Group chairman Chen Zhi with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
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North Korean Hackers Have Stolen $2 Billion in Cryptocurrency in 2025
The hackers are believed to have stolen over $6 billion for the Pyongyang regime, financing its military programs.
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Highly Popular NPM Packages Poisoned in New Supply Chain Attack
Designed to intercept cryptocurrency transactions, the malicious code reached 10% of cloud environments.
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North Korean Hackers Targeted Hundreds in Fake Job Interview Attacks
The hackers were seen actively monitoring cyber threat intelligence to discover and rebuild exposed infrastructure.
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US Seizes $2.8 Million From Zeppelin Ransomware Operator
The US has indicted Zeppelin ransomware operator Ianis Antropenko, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from his wallet.
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