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ForkLog 20 23.03.2022

In Russia, organisers of a cryptocurrency pyramid with losses of over 1 billion rubles were detained

FSB officers in Dagestan and the local interior ministry identified suspects behind a financial pyramid that offered investments in digital assets yielding up to 500% per year.

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ForkLog 10 22.03.2022

Hackers steal $1.75 million in crypto assets from DeFiance Capital founder Arthur Cheong

Cybercriminals stole non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other crypto assets from DeFiance Capital founder Arthur Cheong. The total amount stolen was 585 ETH (over $1.75 million at the time of writing).

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ForkLog 16 22.03.2022

In Russia, suspect detained over embezzlement of WEX cryptocurrency exchange assets.

In the Moscow region, a suspect in the embezzlement of a co-owner of an unnamed cryptocurrency exchange was detained with suitcases of cash. Sources say the case concerns the 'red admin' of WEX, Alexey Biluchenko.

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ForkLog 8 22.03.2022

OneRing Finance DeFi protocol hacked for $2 million

Multi-chain yield-optimisation protocol for stablecoins OneRing Finance was hacked. The hacker withdrew $1.45 million using a flash loan, with the project’s losses amounting to about $2 million.

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ForkLog 18 21.03.2022

Hackers breach Li Finance and Umbrella Network DeFi protocols

Li Finance, a DEX aggregator, reported a hacking attack in which 205 ETH (~$591,630) were stolen from 29 wallets connected to the service. The project team closed the exploit and reimbursed the losses to most users.

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ForkLog 27 18.03.2022

Hacker steals $790,000 from Rare Bears NFT holders

On March 16, an unknown actor, in a phishing attack on the Discord of the Rare Bears NFT project, gained access to the 179 tokens belonging to holders. The damage amounted to 286 ETH (about $790,000).

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ForkLog 9 17.03.2022

U.S. authorities to return stolen bitcoins worth $450,000 to an American citizen

U.S. authorities recovered bitcoins worth about $450,000 that telephone scammers stole from an elderly American citizen.

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ForkLog 9 16.03.2022

Hackers drain $11 million from Agave and Hundred Finance DeFi protocols

Hackers exploited the DeFi protocols Agave and Hundred Finance, using a reentrancy exploit and flash loans on the Gnosis Chain.

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ForkLog 12 15.03.2022

How not to fall for ransomware: KuCoin explains

Johnny Lyu, the CEO of KuCoin explains what phishing is and how to avoid such attacks.

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ForkLog 8 15.03.2022

Hacker exploits Deus Finance DAO, nets about $3 million

The DeFi protocol Deus Finance DAO was hacked, with profits of about $3 million, including 200,000 DAI and 1,101.8 ETH.

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ForkLog 29 11.03.2022

Garantex exchange operator loses crypto-licence to operate in Europe

The legal entity of the Garantex cryptocurrency exchange relinquished its license to operate with virtual currencies after the discovery of a number of systemic violations in its activities.

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ForkLog 28 03.03.2022

Hacker Who Stole More Than 100 NFTs From Treasure Begins Returning Assets

An unknown attacker exploited the Treasure NFT marketplace vulnerability on the Arbitrum-based Layer 2 protocol to steal more than 100 assets listed for sale. Within a few hours, the hacker began returning the stolen items.

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