Nasdaq is one of the reputed stock exchange platforms and financial services corporations in the US. Despite being a renowned firm, it couldn’t avoid social media hackers from hacking its official X account. When a hacker compromised its account and promoted STONKS memecoin, its market capitalization skyrocketed. As per the
A sophisticated phishing operation targeting cryptocurrency holders has emerged, using convincingly crafted Zoom meeting invitations as its vector of attack. The campaign, uncovered by SlowMist’s security team, demonstrates how hackers are leveraging the widespread use of video conferencing platforms to distribute malware capable of stealing substantial crypto assets. The Russian
Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leader of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had his X account hacked today. The incident confused and triggered a surge in the price of the USUAL stablecoin. The account posted a false claim about a partnership between DOGE and USUAL. BREAKING: Suspicions arise as Vivek Ramaswamy's
Canadian rap superstar Drake’s X account was hacked on Saturday night and used to promote a fraudulent Solana-based memecoin called “$ANITA.” The scam capitalized on Drake’s cartoon “alter ego,” Anita Max Wynn, leveraging his brand to lend credibility to the fraudulent project. Hackers targeted Drake’s over 39 million followers with
Gate.io, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has swiftly “denied circulating rumors of a security breach,” assuring users that all systems are operating normally. The rumors, which surfaced during early Asian trading hours, suggested a possible hack and triggered concerns about massive withdrawals. However, Gate.io promptly refuted these claims, emphasizing
WazirX, a popular crypto exchange, is working hard to recover from a major hack that led to a $235 million loss. They’ve recently taken an important step by applying to the Singapore Court for permission to meet with creditors. This meeting will help to decide the best way to distribute
A prominent crypto exchange platform in Japan, DMM Bitcoin is liquidating its assets through SBI Group. The exchange will completely cease its operations after the liquidation. The liquidation is caused by a $320 million fraud which occurred in May, 2024 and affected over 450,000 accounts of DMM Bitcoin. As per
XT.com, a Seychelles-registered cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended all cryptocurrency withdrawals following an alleged hack that resulted in the loss of $1.7 million. The exchange ranked 23rd on Coingecko and facilitating over $3.4 billion in daily trading volume, announced the suspension on November 28, citing a “wallet upgrade and maintenance.” #PeckShieldAlert
PeckShield reported that an address linked to the Polter Finance exploiter transferred 120 ETH to Tornado Cash, a privacy tool commonly used to obscure blockchain transactions. Polter Finance, a decentralized non-custodial lending and borrowing platform, recently suffered a devastating hack, resulting in approximately $8.7 million in crypto losses. The incident
Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex exchange breach, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. Lichtenstein, 35, stole approximately 120,000 Bitcoin, valued at $71.8 million at the time. Today, those stolen funds are worth over
