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DeFi Protocol Sturdy Finance Loses Around $775,000 in ETH in Hack Attack
On Monday, June 12, cyber security firms sounded an alert on social media about a hack attack on DeFi protocol Sturdy. As per the official Twitter update from Sturdy, they have paused activities on their network. The protocol has also informed users that no more funds are at risk. As of now, the identity of the miscreant(s) responsible for the hack...
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Polygon’s Chief Security Officer Urges Web3 Firms to Invest in Security Experts Amid Hack Spree
Mudit Gupta, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Polygon blockchain, has highlighted that all the recent hacks in the crypto sector can be linked to vulnerabilities existing in the Web2 security. In a bid to safeguard Web3 firms from similar breaches, Gupta has suggested all such firms to appoint dedicated security teams.
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Solana Hack: Nearly 8,000 Wallets Drained Off $8 Million in One of DeFi’s Largest Attacks So Far
Solana wallets are under the threat of being drained. In last few hours, a hack attack has drained over 8,000 Solana wallets of around $8 million (roughly Rs. 63 crore) so far. The Solana-based wallet providers known to have been struck by this attack include Slope, Phantom, and TrustWallet. The attack is still being considered underway for now. In...
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Sky Mavis Offers Up to $1 Million in Bug Bounty After Losing $625 Million in Major Hack
Sky Mavis, the parent of Axie Infinity game, has offered to pay security developers upto $1 million (roughly Rs. 7.5 crore) to identify loopholes in their security systems. The rewards will be paid in AXS, the native token of Axie Infinity game. The step comes after Sky Mavis-developed Ronin Network lost $625 million (roughly Rs. 4,729 crore) in a ...
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Over 22,000 Websites Hacked In India From April 2017 To January 2018
More than 22,000 websites were hacked in India in the 10-month period between April 2017 and January 2018, officials said on Thursday.
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Australian Teen Wanted To Work For Apple. So He Hacked Their Systems
A 17-year-old Australian school student hacked into Apple's secure system hoping to impress the company and get a job.
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No Signs Of Hacking Attack Found, Apple Tells US Congress
Apple Inc's top security officer told Congress on Sunday that it had found no sign of suspicious transmissions or other evidence that it had been penetrated in a sophisticated attack on its supply chain.
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Goodbye Smartphone - Danish MPs Leave Gadgets At Home During Russia Trip
Members of the Danish parliament's foreign policy committee have been asked to leave smartphones, tablets and computers at home during a visit to Russia at a time of increased security concerns.
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Security Trends in 2017: Expect Attacks on Data to Get More Intricate
In 2017, we’ll see more intricate, complex, and undetected data integrity attacks, for two main reasons: financial gain and/ or political manipulation.
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Threat Of A Hacking Attack On Nuclear Plants Is Growing: UN
The "nightmare scenario" is rising for a hacking attack on a nuclear power plant's computer system that causes the uncontrolled release of radiation, the United Nations' deputy chief warned Thursday.
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Studio Hack Cost $15 Million, Says Sony; Trims Loss Forecast
Sony Corp trimmed its forecast of losses and estimates the Sony Pictures hack cost it about $15 million, but expects no significant harm from the cyber-attack in the long run.
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Sony Corp CEO Breaks Silence on The Interview Hack
Mr Hirai did not offer any new information about the hack, but said that freedom of speech and expression are "very important" to Sony
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US Considers 'Proportional' Response to Sony Hacking Attack
The United States said on Thursday a cyber attack on Sony Pictures was a serious national security matter and the Obama administration was considering a proportional response, although the White House stopped short of blaming North Korea.
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Sony Cancels Release of The Interview, After Hackers Promise 'Christmas Gift'
"We are deeply saddened at this brazen effort to suppress the distribution of a movie, and in the process do damage to our company, our employees, and the American public," read their statement
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Sony Vows to Survive After Hackers Promise 'Christmas Gift'
Staff were called together in Los Angeles to hear how the company is responding to the November 24 hacking attack, which has produced a string of damaging and highly embarrassing leaks
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DeFi Protocol Sturdy Finance Loses Around $775,000 in ETH in Hack Attack
On Monday, June 12, cyber security firms sounded an alert on social media about a hack attack on DeFi protocol Sturdy. As per the official Twitter update from Sturdy, they have paused activities on their network. The protocol has also informed users that no more funds are at risk. As of now, the identity of the miscreant(s) responsible for the hack...
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Polygon’s Chief Security Officer Urges Web3 Firms to Invest in Security Experts Amid Hack Spree
Mudit Gupta, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Polygon blockchain, has highlighted that all the recent hacks in the crypto sector can be linked to vulnerabilities existing in the Web2 security. In a bid to safeguard Web3 firms from similar breaches, Gupta has suggested all such firms to appoint dedicated security teams.
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Solana Hack: Nearly 8,000 Wallets Drained Off $8 Million in One of DeFi’s Largest Attacks So Far
Solana wallets are under the threat of being drained. In last few hours, a hack attack has drained over 8,000 Solana wallets of around $8 million (roughly Rs. 63 crore) so far. The Solana-based wallet providers known to have been struck by this attack include Slope, Phantom, and TrustWallet. The attack is still being considered underway for now. In...
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Sky Mavis Offers Up to $1 Million in Bug Bounty After Losing $625 Million in Major Hack
Sky Mavis, the parent of Axie Infinity game, has offered to pay security developers upto $1 million (roughly Rs. 7.5 crore) to identify loopholes in their security systems. The rewards will be paid in AXS, the native token of Axie Infinity game. The step comes after Sky Mavis-developed Ronin Network lost $625 million (roughly Rs. 4,729 crore) in a ...
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Over 22,000 Websites Hacked In India From April 2017 To January 2018
More than 22,000 websites were hacked in India in the 10-month period between April 2017 and January 2018, officials said on Thursday.
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Australian Teen Wanted To Work For Apple. So He Hacked Their Systems
A 17-year-old Australian school student hacked into Apple's secure system hoping to impress the company and get a job.
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No Signs Of Hacking Attack Found, Apple Tells US Congress
Apple Inc's top security officer told Congress on Sunday that it had found no sign of suspicious transmissions or other evidence that it had been penetrated in a sophisticated attack on its supply chain.
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Goodbye Smartphone - Danish MPs Leave Gadgets At Home During Russia Trip
Members of the Danish parliament's foreign policy committee have been asked to leave smartphones, tablets and computers at home during a visit to Russia at a time of increased security concerns.
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Security Trends in 2017: Expect Attacks on Data to Get More Intricate
In 2017, we’ll see more intricate, complex, and undetected data integrity attacks, for two main reasons: financial gain and/ or political manipulation.
-
Threat Of A Hacking Attack On Nuclear Plants Is Growing: UN
The "nightmare scenario" is rising for a hacking attack on a nuclear power plant's computer system that causes the uncontrolled release of radiation, the United Nations' deputy chief warned Thursday.
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Studio Hack Cost $15 Million, Says Sony; Trims Loss Forecast
Sony Corp trimmed its forecast of losses and estimates the Sony Pictures hack cost it about $15 million, but expects no significant harm from the cyber-attack in the long run.
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Sony Corp CEO Breaks Silence on The Interview Hack
Mr Hirai did not offer any new information about the hack, but said that freedom of speech and expression are "very important" to Sony
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US Considers 'Proportional' Response to Sony Hacking Attack
The United States said on Thursday a cyber attack on Sony Pictures was a serious national security matter and the Obama administration was considering a proportional response, although the White House stopped short of blaming North Korea.
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Sony Cancels Release of The Interview, After Hackers Promise 'Christmas Gift'
"We are deeply saddened at this brazen effort to suppress the distribution of a movie, and in the process do damage to our company, our employees, and the American public," read their statement
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Sony Vows to Survive After Hackers Promise 'Christmas Gift'
Staff were called together in Los Angeles to hear how the company is responding to the November 24 hacking attack, which has produced a string of damaging and highly embarrassing leaks
