Crypto private key theft is now big business: Here’s what to know

2025-11-18 16:48

Private key theft has become an automated, industrialized threat, highlighting the need for crypto users to remain vigilant, according to a report by GK8, a subsidiary of Galaxy Digital. origin »

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ZachXBT claims uptick in thieves targeting crypto traders offline

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Crypto Theft Rising and May Reach $1.5 Billion This Year

Since the industry’s bull run in 2017, recognition, acceptance and actual usage of cryptocurrencies — either as a payment method or an investment product — have steadily increased. However, it’s not only investors and merchants that have their eyes on these digital currencies as criminals are now increasingly targeting exchanges.

2018-7-11 16:54	security
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Russian Kaspersky Lab Prevents 100K Crypto Theft Attempts in 2018

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2018-7-6 01:17	News
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2018-6-27 14:47	Industry
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The Next South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Tangled In Security Drama

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2018-6-26 16:30	Exchanges
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Chinese Police Arrest Crypto Miner for Power Theft

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Brian Kelly & Charlie Lee “Bitcoin Is Still Bullish”

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Bithumb reduces shrink-Agrees to reimburse customers

Exchanges South Korean exchange Bithumb has lowered its theft estimate from the original amount after undergoing some of the recovery process. The exchange promises to fully repay customers using its own fund even though its insurance is unlikely to cover the loss.

2018-6-23 04:05	South Korea
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Bithumb Lowers Theft Estimate – Will Fully Repay Customers Despite Deficient Insurance

South Korean exchange Bithumb has lowered its theft estimate from the original amount after undergoing some of the recovery process. The exchange promises to fully repay customers using its own fund even though its insurance is unlikely to cover the loss.

2018-6-23 01:40	Virtual Currency
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Two Huge Hacks In Two Weeks Didn’t Crash The Markets, Here’s Why

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2018-6-22 13:30	Cryptocoins
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2018-6-22 04:20	SEC
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South Korean Bithumb Exchange Agrees to Repay Customers that were Hacked

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2018-6-22 01:03	hack
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Korean Ministry Initiates Investigation Into Causes Of Bithumb Crypto Exchange Hack

The South Korean Ministry of Science and Technology (MIC) has set up a probe into the theft of $30 million from the world’s sixth largest cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, Yonhap News reports Wednesday, June 20.

2018-6-20 18:25	South Korea
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Korean Ministry Launches Probe Into Causes of Bithumb Crypto Exchange Hack

The South Korean Ministry of Science and Technology has launched a probe into the theft of $30 mln from the world’s sixth largest crypto exchange Bithumb

2018-6-20 13:32	Cryptocurrency Exchange
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EOS Locked 7 Accounts and It Has Implications for Everyone in Crypto

Seven EOS accounts were frozen to prevent token theft. But does this seemingly moral decision spell havoc for the broader crypto market?

2018-6-20 11:00	EOS
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EOS Locked 7 Accounts and This Has Implications for Everyone in Crypto

Seven EOS accounts were frozen to prevent token theft. But does this seemingly moral decision spell havoc for the broader crypto market?

2018-6-20 11:00	EOS
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South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hacked, $31.5 Million Stolen

Popular South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has suspended all deposits and withdrawals following a hack resulting in the theft of more than $31 million worth of cryptocurrencies. This marks the second Korean exchange hack in as many weeks.

2018-6-20 07:30	South Korea
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EOS Block Producers Freeze User Funds to Prevent Theft, Resulting in Twitter Backlash

The EOS Block Producers’ decision to protect users’ funds from theft by freezing seven accounts has crypto Twitter questioning EOS’ decentralized system

2018-6-20 17:47	ICO
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Looking Back to See the Way Ahead

It’s been a turbulent time for the cryptocurrency markets, so now is a good time to reflect on how and why we got here in the first place. First, an op ed makes the ideological case for Bitcoin.

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2018-6-12 23:18	Law & justice
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