Web3 security firm CertiK has identified an out-of-bounds (OOB) write vulnerability in the BitBox02 hardware wallet. BitBox disclosed and fixed the issue in its July Oeschinen security update, crediting CertiK researcher Guanxing Wen for reporting the vulnerability. The issue highlights that hardware wallet security extends beyond keeping private keys isolated
Ethereum client Besu has disclosed details of five security vulnerabilities identified by blockchain security firm CertiK, all of which were fixed in version 26.7.1 released on July 27. Besu is an open-source Ethereum execution client used on public and private networks. The issues ranged from Minor to Major severity and
CertiK, the world’s leading blockchain and smart contract security firm, will provide FinChip’s platform with AI Skill security scanning capability, enabling both parties to co-build a trustworthy, compliant, and secure AI Skill trading ecosystem. FinChip.AI, an AI infrastructure platform dedicated to AI Skill encapsulation, distribution, and circulation, today announced a
The largest provider of Web3 security services in the world, CertiK, has joined the Pharos AI Agent Hackathon as an industry sponsor. One of the event’s primary assessment criteria is its recently released Skill Scanner. The hackathon is a component of Pharos Network’s six-week worldwide AI Agent ecosystem initiative, “Create Like
On February 10, 2026, the SiGMA AIBC Eurasia Awards event presented CertiK, the largest provider of Web3 security services, with an award for “Best Security & Compliance Solution 2026.” This honor acknowledges CertiK’s capacity for technical innovation and its indispensable contribution to the global crypto industry’s transition to institutionalization and compliance.
Blockchain security firm CertiK says that it has improved its procedures and tightened its checks after facing criticism last year for auditing a project linked to the illicit Huione marketplace. Ronghui Gu, CEO of CertiK, said that this episode became a turning point for the firm. What really happened CertiK
The total value of stolen cryptocurrencies via exploits and scams extended to $370.3 million last month, the biggest monthly figure hit in 11 months and around a fourfold increase from January of last year. CertiK, the biggest Web3 security service provider, stated on January 31 that out of 40 scam
After February’s staggering $1.5 billion loss from the Bybit hack, March brought a significant improvement to the cryptocurrency security landscape. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, crypto-related scams and exploits and hacks reached only $28.8 million in March while experiencing a massive 98% decline from the previous month. Code Vulnerabilities
Cloud computing division of Alibaba Group, a Chinese e-commerce behemoth, is now housing the blockchain security firm CertiK’s Asian cloud infrastructure. Through this partnership, CertiK will be able to provide Web3 services and host a suite of twelve blockchain apps on Alibaba Cloud. In order to provide its blockchain developers
The renowned blockchain security solutions provider CertiK has launched a new venture called CertiK Ventures to back up new on-chain platforms. Promoting “security-first projects,” taking part in VC rounds, and building ecosystem relationships will be CertiK Ventures’ primary goals. Regarding the significance of the project and its effect on Web3,
