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Galaxy Research Identifies at Least 15 Attackers Exploiting Coldcard Security Flaw
Galaxy Digital's chief researcher Alex Thorn said at least 15 attackers exploited the Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability, with total losses now estimated at around $100 million. Thorn said victim reports helped identify multiple attackers that would have otherwise remained anonymous. The findings come after successive waves of coordinated theft...
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Man Kills 3 Of Family With Axe In Jharkhand Village, Arrested
Police said he was allegedly suffering from mental illness and was addicted to alcohol.
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Bitcoin Exchange Service Boltz Shuts Down, Cites Rise in AI-Powered Hacking Attempts
Bitcoin swap platform Boltz has suspended its services indefinitely after reporting a sharp increase in AI-assisted hacking attempts. The non-custodial exchange said attackers have been adapting faster than its small security team can identify and patch vulnerabilities, making it unsafe to resume operations. Boltz stressed that no user funds were c...
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Researchers Warn of New Bitcoin Wallet Attacks as 448 BTC Is Swept From Hundreds of Addresses
Galaxy Digital’s head of research, Alex Thorn, has warned of a suspected fourth wave of attacks targeting vulnerable Coldcard Bitcoin wallets. The latest activity involves 709 potential victim addresses and nearly 449 Bitcoin, with attackers moving funds to separate destination wallets. Thorn urged affected users to transfer their holdings immedi...
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Amid Hacking Probe, OpenAI Finds Evidence Of AI Agents Escaping Containment
AI safety experts said the new disclosures paint a portrait of a group of cutting-edge labs whose ability to develop dangerous autonomous hacking agents outstrips their ability to keep them under control.
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Bitcoin Wallet Exploit Costs Users $38 Million in 25-Minute Attack
A flaw in the key generation process of Coldcard hardware wallets has been linked to the theft of 584 Bitcoin, worth around $38 million, from 500 wallets in just 25 minutes. Security researchers said the vulnerability affected how wallet seeds were generated in certain firmware versions, potentially exposing users to attacks. Coinkite has acknowled...
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Crypto Hacks Top $1 Billion in H1 2026 as Ethereum and Solana Lead Losses: Report
Ethereum and Solana recorded the highest cryptocurrency hack losses during the first half of 2026, according to a new security report from Blockaid. The report estimates total industry losses at $1 billion, with Ethereum losing $332 million primarily through code exploits, while Solana lost $326 million largely due to compromised keys and signing i...
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Blockaid Reports $450,000 Exploit as Garden Finance Disables App
Garden Finance has taken its application offline after a security incident involving an external solver led to the theft of approximately $450,000 in USDT, according to Blockaid. The protocol said user funds were not affected and that the breach was limited to the solver's infrastructure. Garden is working with blockchain security firms to investig...
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Crypto Hacks Hit AFX and Verus Protocol Within Hours, Draining $31.6 Million
Two separate attacks on crypto bridges operated by AFX and Verus Protocol resulted in more than $31.6 million in stolen assets within seven hours. Blockchain security firm Blockaid detected both incidents, with investigators pointing to compromised validator keys in the AFX exploit rather than flaws in smart contracts. The attacks underscore the pe...
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Why Are People Wrapping Their Wallets In Aluminium Foil? The Viral Hack Explained
Because aluminium is a conductive metal, it can block or weaken radio waves, creating what's known as a Faraday cage.
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Passkeys, Recovery Email: Simple Steps To Secure Your WhatsApp Account
Meta has warned that scammers are trying to trick users into linking their WhatsApp account to another device.
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Shiv Seva Spokesperson Shaina NC's WhatsApp Hacked
Shaina NC told NDTV that her WhatsApp has been hacked, and she has lodged a complaint with the cyber police.
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Ostium Suspends Trading Following Oracle Security Incident Drains Millions
Decentralised trading protocol Ostium has suspended trading after blockchain security firms Blockaid and CertiK reported a suspected exploit involving its liquidity vault. While estimated losses range between $18 million and $22 million, Ostium said it is still investigating the incident and has not confirmed the cause or financial impact. The susp...
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Bonzo Lend Hit by $9 Million Oracle Exploit on Hedera Network
Bonzo Lend has suffered a $9 million exploit after an attacker manipulated the price of the SAUCE token through a flaw in the Supra oracle verification system. The exploit enabled the attacker to borrow assets far exceeding the value of the deposited collateral. While Supra has patched the vulnerability, both Bonzo Lend and Hedera said their core s...
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Interpol Traces $122 Million Crypto Wallet Connected to Romance Scam Network
Interpol has traced a cryptocurrency wallet that received more than $122 million over 10 months as part of an alleged romance scam and money laundering network. The investigation, conducted under Operation First Light 2026, led to arrests, the freezing of thousands of bank accounts and crypto wallets, and the recovery of millions of dollars in illi...
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Galaxy Research Identifies at Least 15 Attackers Exploiting Coldcard Security Flaw
Galaxy Digital's chief researcher Alex Thorn said at least 15 attackers exploited the Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability, with total losses now estimated at around $100 million. Thorn said victim reports helped identify multiple attackers that would have otherwise remained anonymous. The findings come after successive waves of coordinated theft...
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Man Kills 3 Of Family With Axe In Jharkhand Village, Arrested
Police said he was allegedly suffering from mental illness and was addicted to alcohol.
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Bitcoin Exchange Service Boltz Shuts Down, Cites Rise in AI-Powered Hacking Attempts
Bitcoin swap platform Boltz has suspended its services indefinitely after reporting a sharp increase in AI-assisted hacking attempts. The non-custodial exchange said attackers have been adapting faster than its small security team can identify and patch vulnerabilities, making it unsafe to resume operations. Boltz stressed that no user funds were c...
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Researchers Warn of New Bitcoin Wallet Attacks as 448 BTC Is Swept From Hundreds of Addresses
Galaxy Digital’s head of research, Alex Thorn, has warned of a suspected fourth wave of attacks targeting vulnerable Coldcard Bitcoin wallets. The latest activity involves 709 potential victim addresses and nearly 449 Bitcoin, with attackers moving funds to separate destination wallets. Thorn urged affected users to transfer their holdings immedi...
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Amid Hacking Probe, OpenAI Finds Evidence Of AI Agents Escaping Containment
AI safety experts said the new disclosures paint a portrait of a group of cutting-edge labs whose ability to develop dangerous autonomous hacking agents outstrips their ability to keep them under control.
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Bitcoin Wallet Exploit Costs Users $38 Million in 25-Minute Attack
A flaw in the key generation process of Coldcard hardware wallets has been linked to the theft of 584 Bitcoin, worth around $38 million, from 500 wallets in just 25 minutes. Security researchers said the vulnerability affected how wallet seeds were generated in certain firmware versions, potentially exposing users to attacks. Coinkite has acknowled...
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Crypto Hacks Top $1 Billion in H1 2026 as Ethereum and Solana Lead Losses: Report
Ethereum and Solana recorded the highest cryptocurrency hack losses during the first half of 2026, according to a new security report from Blockaid. The report estimates total industry losses at $1 billion, with Ethereum losing $332 million primarily through code exploits, while Solana lost $326 million largely due to compromised keys and signing i...
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Blockaid Reports $450,000 Exploit as Garden Finance Disables App
Garden Finance has taken its application offline after a security incident involving an external solver led to the theft of approximately $450,000 in USDT, according to Blockaid. The protocol said user funds were not affected and that the breach was limited to the solver's infrastructure. Garden is working with blockchain security firms to investig...
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Crypto Hacks Hit AFX and Verus Protocol Within Hours, Draining $31.6 Million
Two separate attacks on crypto bridges operated by AFX and Verus Protocol resulted in more than $31.6 million in stolen assets within seven hours. Blockchain security firm Blockaid detected both incidents, with investigators pointing to compromised validator keys in the AFX exploit rather than flaws in smart contracts. The attacks underscore the pe...
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Why Are People Wrapping Their Wallets In Aluminium Foil? The Viral Hack Explained
Because aluminium is a conductive metal, it can block or weaken radio waves, creating what's known as a Faraday cage.
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Passkeys, Recovery Email: Simple Steps To Secure Your WhatsApp Account
Meta has warned that scammers are trying to trick users into linking their WhatsApp account to another device.
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Shiv Seva Spokesperson Shaina NC's WhatsApp Hacked
Shaina NC told NDTV that her WhatsApp has been hacked, and she has lodged a complaint with the cyber police.
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Ostium Suspends Trading Following Oracle Security Incident Drains Millions
Decentralised trading protocol Ostium has suspended trading after blockchain security firms Blockaid and CertiK reported a suspected exploit involving its liquidity vault. While estimated losses range between $18 million and $22 million, Ostium said it is still investigating the incident and has not confirmed the cause or financial impact. The susp...
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Bonzo Lend Hit by $9 Million Oracle Exploit on Hedera Network
Bonzo Lend has suffered a $9 million exploit after an attacker manipulated the price of the SAUCE token through a flaw in the Supra oracle verification system. The exploit enabled the attacker to borrow assets far exceeding the value of the deposited collateral. While Supra has patched the vulnerability, both Bonzo Lend and Hedera said their core s...
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Interpol Traces $122 Million Crypto Wallet Connected to Romance Scam Network
Interpol has traced a cryptocurrency wallet that received more than $122 million over 10 months as part of an alleged romance scam and money laundering network. The investigation, conducted under Operation First Light 2026, led to arrests, the freezing of thousands of bank accounts and crypto wallets, and the recovery of millions of dollars in illi...
