Well-known vulnerability in private keys likely exploited in $160M Wintermute hack

2022-9-21 22:45

The vulnerability in private keys generated by the popular Profanity vanity key generator was noted in January and has already been implicated in at least one major hack.

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BitMart CEO claims stolen private keys led to the $196M hack

Sheldon Xia, the CEO of crypto exchange BitMart, has disclosed the exchange suffered an attack after hackers stole two private keys to the exchange’s hot wallets. Xia shared these details through a tweetstorm earlier today, noting that the hackers drained $196.

2021-12-7 18:40	ethereum
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BitMart CEO admits $196 million hack was the result of leaked private keys

BitMart CEO Sheldon Xia admits Sunday’s hack resulted from stolen private keys. The post BitMart CEO admits $196 million hack was the result of leaked private keys appeared first on CryptoSlate.

2021-12-6 14:39	Hacks
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EasyFi Network Details $6M DeFi Hack in Latest Postmortem

In an April 20 blog post, founder and CEO of the EasyFi DeFi protocol, Ankitt Gaur, detailed an attack that resulted in the loss of as much as $6 million from its liquidity pools. The incursion, which happened on April 19, was a targeted attack compromising the admin and mnemonic keys.

2021-4-20 10:34
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EXMO Exchange Now Says It Lost 6% of Total Crypto Assets in Monday’s Hack

EXMO says it is "assuming" the attacker had prior access to some of its hot wallet keys.

2020-12-22 20:00
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JUST IN: KuCoin Hackers Have Sent Two Messages in Vanity Addresses. U.Today Decoded Them

"Bitcoin Message. Epic Hack Homie. Not Your Keys Not Your Coins." Take one more privacy lesson from KuCoin scammers

2020-9-29 15:32
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Craig Wright's Lawyers Claim He Owned Bitcoin Stolen from Mt. Gox

Craig Wright's layers claim that their client owned private keys the address linked to the first Mt. Gox hack

2020-6-13 21:02
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Upbit Is the Seventh Major Crypto Exchange Hack of 2019

These seven major hacks remind us: not your keys, not your crypto.

2019-11-28 01:02	Exchange
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1.4 Million User’s Emails, Keys And Passwords From Crypto Wallet Gatehub Leaked In Latest Hack

A security researcher from the data breach index site “Have I Been Pwned” recently reported that personal data and passwords belonging to GateHub wallet users had been dumped in a hacking community website.

2019-11-20 17:07	cybersecurity
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Here’s Exactly How Long it Would Take to Crack Your Bitcoin Wallet

We put a lot of faith in passwords, specifically in the private keys which secure our Bitcoin and crypto wallets. If someone were to find out or hack our private key, they would gain control over the funds in the wallet.

2019-9-10 15:00	security
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MyDashWallet Experiences 2-Month Hack

Dash-focused wallet MyDashWallet announced it experienced a data breach from May 13 to July 12, with the wallet provider stating that anyone who used MyDashWallet in that time frame should assume the hacker has their private keys.

2019-7-17 22:14	wallets and exchanges
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Russians (not North Koreans) thought to be behind $530M Coincheck hack

The $530 million hack that blighted Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck in January 2018 may have been carried out by Russian hackers. A virus thought to be used in the hack has been found on employee computers and is linked to Russian hacker groups, the Asahi Shimbun reports.

2019-6-17 17:22	hard fork
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This Crypto Startup Hacks Its Own Users’ Wallets to Rescue $13 Million

By CCN: Better the thief you know than the one you don’t. Cryptocurrency platform Komodo has had to hack its users after discovering a serious security flaw in one of its wallets. According to a press statement by the blockchain startup, Komodo’s cybersecurity team was able to ‘sweep’ in and retrieve 8 million Komodo coins (KMD) and 96 Bitcoin before hackers got hold of the exposed loot.

2019-6-7 15:19
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events

The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2.

2019-5-25 21:56	Privacy & security
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Don’t Lose Your Crypto! 3 Ways DEXs Keep Your Funds Super Safe

By CCN: The recent Binance hack was a rude wake-up call to the entire crypto community. Some 7,000 bitcoins worth more than $40 million were taken from the centralized exchange. While crypto exchange hacks are nothing new, the Binance security breach was particularly shocking because the platform managed to attain a high level of confidence from the community.

2019-5-16 01:30	QuadrigaCX
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Tushar Jain of Multicoin: Blockchain Reorgs, Even Bitcoin, Will Be More Acceptable In The Future

The hack that stole $40 million worth of money from Binance was not among the greatest heists in Bitcoin history. It would have remained a tepid affair had Crypto Twitter not jumped on a tweet that suggested doing a Bitcoin reorg.

2019-5-15 01:40	Bitcoin News
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Pomp Pushes for a Round of Applause for Binance CEO in Handling the Hack with Open Honesty

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, the Binance Security Breach Desk disclosed that hackers were able to withdraw 7000 BTC in a transaction. As per the claims made, the hackers were able to get hold of a number of API keys, 2FA codes and other information that led them to succeed in their endeavor. While it […]

2019-5-13 23:25	Binance
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Binance Announces 'Significant' Security Changes Following Hack

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has revealed that it will be revamping its security network to prevent a recurrence of the 7,000 BTC hack it experienced on May 78, 2019.

2019-5-11 19:59	Privacy & security
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Following Recent Hack, Binance Moves $8 Million Worth of USDT to New Cold Wallet

Binance’s recent hack has been the biggest news in the crypto ecosystem. The exchange lost 7,074 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $40 million at the time of the attack. The hacker mainly used complex technology, including fishing techniques and the implementation of viruses.

2019-5-10 17:01	Binance
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Binance hack: CZ gives latest security updates; platform to tentatively resume trading early next week

The entire cryptocurrency community felt the effects of the recent Binance hack, with hackers making off with over 7000 BTCs, amounting to a whopping $40 million. The news was revealed by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, who informed the community that the hackers had used sophisticated hacking techniques to steal assets, private keys and the 2FAs.

2019-5-10 11:13	News
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Binance Reveals Hack Information as Security Becomes a Public Concern

This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Vincent He. Since May 1, 2019, bitcoin’s price has been rising, reaching a top of over $6,000. As the whole cryptocurrency industry was enjoying the rise, an unexpected hack put a stop to the rise of bitcoin.

2019-5-10 18:48	Privacy & security
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Binance Hack: Bitcoin [BTC] would have been down by 10% if hack had happened two years ago, claims analyst

One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance recently witnessed a security breach in their network, enabling hackers to perpetrate a 7000 BTC heist. The hackers also stole millions of 2FA codes and a large number of API keys.

2019-5-9 17:00	News
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Binance Hack Update: “Hurt, But Not Broke” CZ Binance Turns Down Justin Sun’s $40m Offer

Binance announced a major setback today after hackers breached its network and got away with cryptocurrencies worth $40 million (including 7,000 Bitcoin tokens). The exchange later confirmed that it had traced the heist to a single wallet.

2019-5-8 17:59	security
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Not Even Binance Is Safe: 7000 BTC Hack Highlights Risk of Exchange Wallets

There exist slamming reports after slamming reports of hackers stealing billions from exchanges, yet users still opt for convenience over security. Maybe now that powerhouse Binance has become the latest target of a 7000 BTC hack, users will finally wake up.

2019-5-8 12:00	CZ
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Binance hacked for over $40M worth of Bitcoin

Binance suffered what it’s calling a “large scale security breach” yesterday evening. The hackers were able to transfer 7,000 Bitcoin (over $40 million at the time of writing) in one transaction from the company’s hot wallet.

2019-5-8 11:17	hard fork
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Breaking: Binance Loses 7 Thousand Bitcoins (Yes, 7,000 BTC) in Exchange Hack, Worth $41 Million

Although the trade will continue, the $ 40 million leak means that Binance will stop withdrawals and deposits for a week, while conducting a safety audit. Binance suffered a large-scale security breach today, according to a statement.

2019-5-8 04:29	Binance
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Binance Promises To Cover 7,000 BTC Lost In Hack

The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, was apparently hacked today – but the company has promised to make investors whole. A statement issued by Binance noted that “Hackers were able to obtain a large number of user API keys, 2FA codes, and potentially other info.

2019-5-8 03:07	Binance
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Cryptopia Update: Exchange on its way to secure private keys for 457 coins

Cryptopia, the New Zealand-based exchange, was hacked in January 2019 and is in the process of recovering steadily from the hack. Cryptopia has since released several updates, keeping its customers informed.

2019-4-4 11:33	News
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How to mess with the PlayStation Classic’s hidden settings using only a USB keyboard

We need to update the infinite monkey theorem. This states that a monkey hitting keys on a typewriter will eventually type out a complete published text, you know, like Hamlet or something. Things are different these days.

2018-12-4 19:30	Plugged
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Blockchain Releases Hardware Wallet Co-Developed With Ledger

Google Ventures-backed Blockchain is debuting a hardware wallet that integrates with its software services, a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine details. In a partnership with hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger, the cryptocurrency software company has developed what it calls “a custom hardware device.

2018-10-26 19:38	Privacy & security
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Op Ed: Why Is There So Much Talk About a Bitcoin ETF?

An exchange-traded bitcoin fund (ETF) would signal greater acceptance of bitcoin as a mainstreet investment, while also making it much easier for both institutional and retail investors to get involved.

2018-10-6 01:07	Op-ed
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Novice, Intermediate or Expert? A Quiz to Test Your Bitcoin Knowledge

Think you know the ins-and-outs of bitcoin? Test yourself with 30 questions that grill you on Bitcoin’s history, technology and politics. The 30 questions are split up into three segments ranging from novice to intermediate to expert, and cover a wide range of topics across the Bitcoin landscape.

2018-9-26 02:13	Op-ed
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Sorry thieves, you can no longer hack iris-scanners using corpse eyes

To commit a crime in the caveman days, all you needed was a stick and a strong desire to do harm. Then, as the world progressed, so did the technology people used to protect themselves. Undeterred, ne’er-do-wells adapted: they learnt how to forge keys and signatures.

2018-7-24 18:43	Tech
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Fortunes and Fallacies

This week, leading South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb experienced a major hack, while Mt Gox, the most notorious exchange to be hacked in bitcoin history, is also back in the news.

2018-6-24 20:05
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Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage

Pink Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining service, announces its closure after pilfering over $85 million from more than 21,000 victims in the past year. The post Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware — report

North Korean hackers deploy new 'Durian' malware to target South Korean crypto firms, with potential links to the notorious Lazarus Group uncovered. The post Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware — report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pike Finance admits to error following $1.7 million exploit, denies fault of USDC

On May 1, DeFi protocol Pike Finance corrected its description of a recent exploit and said it was not caused by a USDC vulnerability, as previously stated. According to the company’s latest statement: “The term ‘USDC vulnerability’ was inaccurate for summarizing last week’s exploit.

New gaming token on Blast exploited for $4.6 million – white hat hacker involved

A hacker exploited a bug in a newly launched gaming token on Blast network — Super Sushi Samurai — to steal roughly $4. 6 million worth of Ethereum on March 21 — less than a month from its launch.

Tornado Cash website, discord offline after community finds malicious code in protocol’s backend

Crypto mixer Tornado Cash has reportedly fallen victim to a significant backend exploit that has put user deposits and sensitive data at risk. The security breach was revealed in a Medium post by Gas404, a community member, on Feb.

Bitcoin breaks $53k for first time in over 2 years as trading volume surges 30%

Bitcoin has broken the $53,000 level for the first time since Dec. 4, 2021, and is currently sitting around $53,538 as of press time. Ethereum is also up on the day, surpassing $3,150, an increase of 4% on the intra-day low.

Orbit Chain exploited, $81.6 million drained from cross-chain bridge

Orbit Chain is coordinating its investigation with the Korean National Police Agency and KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency), and Theori.

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