Users can protect themselves from a blockchain hack by properly securing their cryptocurrency. This starts with safely ...

Today, the bankrupt and defunct Mt. Gox estate is holding on to around 138,000 Bitcoin, which is equivalent to approximately ...

Kevin George is a crypto writer and editor for Investopedia. He holds a master's degree in finance and has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of trading, markets, and economics. Vikki ...

Crypto exchange BigONE has confirmed a $27 million breach stemming from a hot wallet exploit on July 16 and states that all user funds will be fully reimbursed. In an official statement, the exchange ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Updated December 28 with a statement by Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn ...

Taiwan-based crypto exchange BitoPro has confirmed to CoinDesk that it suffered a cyberattack on an old hot wallet in May, resulting in losses of over $11 million. The company said it immediately ...

A major decentralised finance (DeFi) platform has suffered a suspected exploit exceeding $270 million, with onchain data showing large volumes of assets rapidly moved to a single wallet. Blockchain ...

The recent case of an Italian tourist who was kidnapped in New York City and tortured by people allegedly after his cryptocurrency is drawing attention to a rash of crimes dubbed "wrench attacks," ...

European stablecoin issuer StablR faced a security incident over the weekend that led to the creation of $13.5 million in ...

Trust Wallet confirmed that a compromised Chrome extension update released on December 24 led to $7 million in stolen cryptocurrency after users reported their wallets drained. "So far, $7m affected ...

Private key compromises led crypto hack losses over the past decade as recent DeFi exploits show attackers moving beyond smart contract bugs. Private key compromises are emerging as one of crypto’s ...

Three people were indicted for an identity theft conspiracy that allegedly included the $400 million hack from FTX on the same day in November 2022 that the doomed cryptocurrency exchange filed for ...