Hackers

The post Hackers Funnel $42.7M in ETH into Tornado Cash Amid Rising Exploits appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In the last three days, three different hackers have deposited a combined total of 17,800 Ethereum tokens worth $42.7 million into Tornado Cash. It has recently become popular amongst crypto hackers as a privacy-focused crypto mixer. The top hackers include the Penpie hacker with 9,600 Ethereum deposits worth $23 million; the Indian exchange WazirX hacker moved 7,200 Ethereum, worth $17.3 million;…

The post FBI Warning: North Korean Hackers Eyeing Big Attack on Crypto ETFs appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The recent report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has gathered significant attention from crypto enthusiasts, as North Korean hackers have set their sights on Crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) issuers. According to a recent report, these hackers have conducted several months of research on various targets linked to crypto ETFs. Source: ic3.gov North Korean Hackers Eyeing Crypto ETFs The…

On Tuesday, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF recorded another day of zero inflows, while US spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs continued their streak of negative flows. At the same time, US authorities issued a warning about an imminent threat from North Korean hackers targeting crypto firms, particularly those involved in the expanding Bitcoin ETF market. BlackRock Records Zero Flows in 4 of 5 Trading Days According to Farside Investors, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF has recorded no inflows since August 27, except for…

The post FBI Warns: North Korean Hackers Targeting Crypto Firms appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The FBI has issued a public service announcement today, in which they explained how the DPRK is aggressively targeting the crypto industry. In their announcement, the FBI mentioned that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is using social engineering schemes to target crypto companies. These social engineering campaigns are highly tailored and difficult to detect. The DPRK targets employees of decentralized finance and…

The post North Korean Hackers Use Chrome Vulnerability To Steal Cryptocurrency appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Citrine Sleet, a North Korean hacking group, was attacked by exploiting a vulnerability in Google Chrome. The vulnerability known as CVE-2024-7971 is linked with Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine and let hackers trick users into downloading malicious software through a simulated website. It also attacked a Windows kernel vulnerability, by which the attacker installed a rootkit called FudModule. Microsoft became aware of the exploit…

The post Hackers use McDonald’s Insta to promote the Meme Coin GRIMACE appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On August 21, 2024, a hacker hijacked one of the biggest fast-food chains McDonald’s Instagram accounts to promote a fake Solana-based meme coin called “GRIMACE.” Within just 30 minutes, the hackers stole over $700,000 in funds, as this fake token skyrocketed and its market capitalization reached $25 million before crashing to $1 million, according to data from pump.Fun. GRIMACE Promotion on McDonald’s…

The post ETH Crashes 20%! Hackers Buy Big with Stolen Funds – Are You at Risk? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On August 5, as the price of ETH dropped more than 20%, hackers jumped on the chance to buy the dip with stolen crypto. Let’s dive into this wild story where cybercriminals turn market chaos into their profit. Pancake Bunny Hackers Strike Again Blockchain security firm PeckShield revealed a shocker. The hackers from the 2021 Pancake Bunny hack…

The post How Hackers Are Exploiting High Profile Accounts: A Look Into a Recent Supply Chain Email Breach appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hackers have always sought ways to gain easy access to crypto thefts. One method is to access the emails of big entities like crypto platforms or individuals with a large following.  One such case is when  The cryptocurrency community was put on high alert after word went around that there could have been a supply chain…

In an extraordinary turn of events, two hackers have successfully cracked the long-forgotten password of a digital wallet, leading to the recovery of approximately $2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC).  Lost Bitcoin Fortune Unlocked As reported by Wired, the story began in 2013 when an individual known by the alias “Michael” securely stored his Bitcoin holdings in a password-protected digital wallet. Unfortunately, over time, he lost access to the wallet due to a corrupted file containing the 20-character password generated…