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Telegram trading bots are hot, but don’t trust them for custody — Security firms
There are still too many unknowns over how various Telegram trading bots store private keys, blockchain security firms told Cointelegraph.
Redditor’s hacked Bitcoin is a lesson on the hidden dangers of paper wallets
“My Bitcoin was taken. How?” A Reddit user thought they were following best practices until two days ago when their Bitcoin wallet was completely cleaned out.
ChatGPT can’t beat human smart contract auditors yet: OpenZeppelin’s Ethernaut challenges
While ChatGPT-4 can’t compete with human auditors yet, OpenZeppelin noted it was not optimized to do so, and AI models trained for this purpose would likely be more accurate.
BonqDAO protocol suffers $120M loss after oracle hack
An oracle hack allowed the exploiter to manipulate the price of the AllianceBlock token, leading to an estimated $120 million loss, according to Peckshield.
Why DeFi should expect more hacks this year: Blockchain security execs
One reason is that “hackers have gotten smarter, gained more experience, and learned how to look for bugs,” according to the founder of a crypto auditing firm.
No ‘respite’ for exploits, flash loans or exit scams in 2023: Cybersecurity firm
The industry is likely to see “further attempts from hackers targeting bridges in 2023,” while users are urged to be warier of their private keys.
$62M crypto stolen in Dec was the ‘lowest monthly figure’ in 2022: CertiK
The month of December had the smallest figure for cryptocurrencies stolen in 2022 with around 23 major incidents according to CertiK.
$100M drained from Solana DeFi platform Mango Markets, token plunges 52%
The platform’s treasury was drained of over $100 million worth of cryptocurrency after an attacker manipulated price data of its native token to take out loans against their holdings.
How to protect yourself from the recent spate of ‘crypto muggings’
Cointelegraph spoke with security experts who shared tips on how to keep crypto safe after a slew of robberies in the UK successfully stole thousands worth of crypto from everyday holders.
Enigma Blockchain Has a New Name and a Privacy Boost in the Works
The Enigma mainnet was rebranded the Secret Network after an on-chain proposal by the community unanimously passed on May 17.
Enigma Blockchain Has a New Name and a Privacy Boost in the Works
The Enigma mainnet was rebranded the Secret Network after an on-chain proposal by the community unanimously passed on May 17.
US Defense Department Is Developing a Blockchain Cybersecurity Shield
The DoD thinks blockchain can help authenticate its agents, secure interagency communication, and handle petabytes of data to predict attacks.
What Happened When A Secret Bitcoin Key Went Public
The long-awaited reveal of the private keys – once able to trigger a bitcoin alert system – occurred Monday via email by two Bitcoin Core developers.
BitGo Co-Founder Ben Davenport Is Stepping Down
BitGo co-founder and CTO Ben Davenport will step down from his position next week, he announced Friday.