Lazarus Group Malware Targets Crypto, Business Execs via macOS
Lazarus Group is targeting fintech and crypto executives using macOS through a new malware kit delivered via social engineering schemes using fake Zoom or Google Meet calls.
Tag: Cybercrime
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Aave Deposits Drop by $15B Following Kelp DAO Exploit
Aave deposits fell by $15 billion following the $293 million exploit on Kelp DAO, triggering a DeFi liquidity crunch, as traders started betting on the recovery path of the exploit.
Crypto Hacks Top $17B as Private Key Compromises Take Lead
Crypto hacks stole $17 billion over the past 10 years, driven by private key compromises and phishing attacks as smart contract security improved.
LayerZero Says Kelp Setup Caused Exploit, as Aave Loss Questions...
LayerZero said Kelp’s DVN setup caused the $290 million exploit, as investors remain concerned about which protocol would take responsibility for the losses.
Kelp Exploit Spread ‘Contagion’ Throughout DeFi Ecosystem: Crypto Execs
Crypto industry executives and blockchain security researchers discuss how the exploit of the Kelp liquid restaking protocol affected the DeFi ecosystem.
Kelp Hacked, Losses Climb to $293M As Other Protocols Impacted
The Kelp liquid restaking protocol was hit by a cybersecurity attack, in which the threat actor drained about $293 million in funds from the platform.
Ketman Project Identifies 100 North Korean IT Workers Working in...
The Ethereum Foundation’s ETH Rangers program supported a six-month investigation into North Korean operatives using fake identities to infiltrate Web3 companies.
Tether To Lead $150M Recovery Program for DeFi Platform Drift...
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that it will lead a $150 million recovery program for the Drift Protocol, which suffered a $280 million exploit.
French Minister Says Measures Against Crypto Wrench Attacks Coming
French authorities are working to implement new measures to fight the rise of crypto ransom attacks and kidnappings after 41 reported cases in the country in 2026.
Web3 Projects Lost $464.5M in Q1 2026 as Hacks Shift...
Web3 projects lost $464.5 million to hacks and scams in Q1 2026, Hacken reports, as phishing, key compromises and legacy smart contract bugs drive losses.
Hacker Steals $237K after Minting 1B Bridged DOT on Hyperbridge
An attacker minted 1 billion bridged DOT tokens on Hyperbridge before selling it all for just $237,000 in Ether, igniting renewed concerns tied to cross-chain bridge security.
AI Routers Can Steal Credentials and Crypto – Research
Some AI API routers can steal crypto private keys and inject malicious code, researchers warned in a new security study.
