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.
Tag: Scams & Cybercrime
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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.
Umbra Shuts Front End, Roman Storm Says It’s Not Enough
Privacy protocol Umbra said it has put its front-end website into maintenance mode to make it harder for the hackers responsible for the recent Kelp exploit to move money.
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.
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.
Key Figure Behind $20 Million Meta-1 Coin Fraud Receives 23...
Robert Dunlap, a key figure in the $20 million Meta-1 Coin fraud, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after being found guilty on two counts of mail fraud...
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.
DeFi Hacks Surge After $280M Drift Protocol Exploit
A wave of crypto hacks and attacks followed the Drift exploit, hitting at least 12 entities, including Rhea Finance and Grinex, this week.
