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Drift Exploit Claims Its First Victim as DeFi Protocol Carrot Shuts Down
Solana-based DeFi protocol Carrot is shutting down after suffering losses linked to the Drift Protocol exploit. The platform said the incident severely affected its operations and has asked users to withdraw funds before the May 14 deadline.
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Russian-Based Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Operation After $14 Million Hack
Grinex has halted trading after losing $13.4 million in a cyberattack suspected to involve highly sophisticated actors. The incident has raised concerns over security and compliance, especially as the exchange faces scrutiny due to its links with previously sanctioned platforms.
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Andhra Man Chops Off Wife's Leg, Carries It Into A Bag To Police Station
Man allegedly hacks wife with axe severing her leg in Andhra Pradesh after dispute.
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Zerion Links Crypto Cyberattack to North Korean Hackers Using AI Tactics
Zerion revealed that North Korean-linked hackers used AI-enabled social engineering to carry out a cyberattack, resulting in a $100,000 loss. While user funds remained safe, the incident highlights evolving threats in the crypto ecosystem. Experts warn that increasingly sophisticated tactics are making attacks harder to detect.
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Web3 Hacks Cost $482 Million in Q1 2026 as Hackers Lean on Phishing, Social Engineering
Web3 hacks resulted in $482 million in losses in Q1 2026, according to a Hacken report. While losses declined year-on-year, phishing attacks and social engineering remained the biggest threats. The findings highlight ongoing security challenges as attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities across crypto platforms.
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Crypto Hack Losses Drop to $168.6 Million in Q1 2026 Despite Ongoing Risks
Crypto hackers stole $168.6 million in Q1 2026, marking a sharp drop from last year’s record losses. Data from DeFiLlama shows that most exploits targeted DeFi protocols, with compromised admin accounts and price manipulation dominating attack methods. Despite the decline, experts warn that risks remain as cybercriminal activity continues to foll...
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Apple Issues Critical Update for Older iPhone Models Running iOS 18 to Address DarkSword Exploit
Apple on Thursday released a new security update for older iPhone and iPad models. The update aims to protect users against a growing threat that targeted Apple users running older devices. Rolled out as iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, it targets Apple devices that are either unable to upgrade to the latest iOS 26 or have not yet been updated. The mo...
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DarkSword iOS Toolkit Now Public on GitHub, Lowering Barrier for Potential iPhone Exploit
Cybersecurity researchers recently warned of a growing threat that targeted older iPhone models. This threat, which was previously linked to targeted attacks, seems to have escalated after a more advanced version of the DarkSword hacking toolkit was leaked online. It is now available on public code-sharing platforms like GitHub, potentially making ...
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Rare iPhone Spyware Can Infect Devices With a Single Website Visit, Researchers Say
A newly documented iPhone spyware tool is said to compromise a device simply through a visit to a hacked website. As per security researchers, the toolkit, dubbed DarkSword, was used in campaigns targeting people in Ukraine and relies on a chain of exploits that lets attackers break into Safari, escape its security layers, gain deeper access to iOS...
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Iran Avenges Minab School Massacre With Devastating Data Wipe Attack On US
Modern warfare is not limited to how precise a country's aerial strikes, drones and interceptors are. It goes way beyond, and Iran appears to have proven it, in response to the US and Israel's latest onslaught on Tehran and multiple other cities.
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Drift Exploit Claims Its First Victim as DeFi Protocol Carrot Shuts Down
Solana-based DeFi protocol Carrot is shutting down after suffering losses linked to the Drift Protocol exploit. The platform said the incident severely affected its operations and has asked users to withdraw funds before the May 14 deadline.
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Russian-Based Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Operation After $14 Million Hack
Grinex has halted trading after losing $13.4 million in a cyberattack suspected to involve highly sophisticated actors. The incident has raised concerns over security and compliance, especially as the exchange faces scrutiny due to its links with previously sanctioned platforms.
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Andhra Man Chops Off Wife's Leg, Carries It Into A Bag To Police Station
Man allegedly hacks wife with axe severing her leg in Andhra Pradesh after dispute.
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Zerion Links Crypto Cyberattack to North Korean Hackers Using AI Tactics
Zerion revealed that North Korean-linked hackers used AI-enabled social engineering to carry out a cyberattack, resulting in a $100,000 loss. While user funds remained safe, the incident highlights evolving threats in the crypto ecosystem. Experts warn that increasingly sophisticated tactics are making attacks harder to detect.
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Web3 Hacks Cost $482 Million in Q1 2026 as Hackers Lean on Phishing, Social Engineering
Web3 hacks resulted in $482 million in losses in Q1 2026, according to a Hacken report. While losses declined year-on-year, phishing attacks and social engineering remained the biggest threats. The findings highlight ongoing security challenges as attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities across crypto platforms.
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Crypto Hack Losses Drop to $168.6 Million in Q1 2026 Despite Ongoing Risks
Crypto hackers stole $168.6 million in Q1 2026, marking a sharp drop from last year’s record losses. Data from DeFiLlama shows that most exploits targeted DeFi protocols, with compromised admin accounts and price manipulation dominating attack methods. Despite the decline, experts warn that risks remain as cybercriminal activity continues to foll...
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Apple Issues Critical Update for Older iPhone Models Running iOS 18 to Address DarkSword Exploit
Apple on Thursday released a new security update for older iPhone and iPad models. The update aims to protect users against a growing threat that targeted Apple users running older devices. Rolled out as iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, it targets Apple devices that are either unable to upgrade to the latest iOS 26 or have not yet been updated. The mo...
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DarkSword iOS Toolkit Now Public on GitHub, Lowering Barrier for Potential iPhone Exploit
Cybersecurity researchers recently warned of a growing threat that targeted older iPhone models. This threat, which was previously linked to targeted attacks, seems to have escalated after a more advanced version of the DarkSword hacking toolkit was leaked online. It is now available on public code-sharing platforms like GitHub, potentially making ...
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Rare iPhone Spyware Can Infect Devices With a Single Website Visit, Researchers Say
A newly documented iPhone spyware tool is said to compromise a device simply through a visit to a hacked website. As per security researchers, the toolkit, dubbed DarkSword, was used in campaigns targeting people in Ukraine and relies on a chain of exploits that lets attackers break into Safari, escape its security layers, gain deeper access to iOS...
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Iran Avenges Minab School Massacre With Devastating Data Wipe Attack On US
Modern warfare is not limited to how precise a country's aerial strikes, drones and interceptors are. It goes way beyond, and Iran appears to have proven it, in response to the US and Israel's latest onslaught on Tehran and multiple other cities.
