Phishing, Deepfakes To Fuel 2026’s Biggest Crypto Hacks
CertiK’s senior blockchain investigator says real-time deepfakes, supply chain compromises and cross-chain vulnerabilities will dominate crypto exploits in 2026.
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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.
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.
Kelp Exploiter Moves $175M of Stolen Funds: Arkham
The Kelp DAO hacker moved $175 million of stolen funds, starting to launder them through crypto mixing protocols as he cashed out following the $290 million exploit.
Arbitrum Freezes 30K ETH Tied to Kelp Hack
The Arbitrum blockchain has frozen and moved 30,766 Ether sitting in a wallet tied to the recent attack on the restaking protocol Kelp.
Aave’s Potential Paths Forward After Kelp DAO Hack
Aave’s risk manager, LlamaRisk, has outlined two scenarios on how bad debt from the Kelp DAO exploit could impact the ecosystem.
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.
Aave’s TVL Falls $8B After $293M Kelp DAO Hack
Aave’s total value locked fell by nearly $8 billion after the Kelp DAO hackers posted the stolen funds on Aave as collateral to borrow wrapped Ether, triggering precautionary withdrawals.
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.
Telegram CEO Warns EU Age Verification App Risks Surveillance
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov warned the EU’s new age verification app could lead to broader online identity checks after claims the app was hacked in minutes.
