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ForkLog 170 26.01.2026

ZachXBT Criticizes Circle’s Inaction Following $16.8 Million SwapNet Hack

On January 26th, unknown attackers targeted the liquidity provider SwapNet. The first to highlight this were developers of the DEX aggregator Matcha Meta.

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ForkLog 281 23.01.2026

Waltio Faces Extortion Following Data Breach of 50,000 Clients

Hackers have demanded a ransom from the French cryptocurrency company Waltio after gaining access to some of its users' data.

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ForkLog 367 22.01.2026

Saga Blockchain Hacked: $7 Million Stolen, Stablecoins Depegged

The Saga Layer 1 blockchain has halted its EVM network following a hack in which attackers stole USDC worth $7 million.

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ForkLog 205 21.01.2026

SlowMist Identifies ‘Future Attack’ in Linux Store

In a novel attack, cybercriminals exploit trust in the official Snap Store on Linux to steal seed phrases from cryptocurrency wallets. This was reported by SlowMist's head of information security, known as 23pds. Linux users beware: A new attack has erupted in the Snap Store, with expired domains becoming hacker backdoors to steal users' crypto assets. Compromised apps disguise themselves as well-known crypto wallets like Exodus, Ledger Live, or Trust Wallet, tricking users into entering their "wallet recovery mnemonic," leading to theft of funds. https://t.co/PaHiXCbfUU — 23pds (山哥) (@im23pds) January 21, 2026 In this attack, cybercriminals register expired domains associated with developer accounts in […]

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ForkLog 162 19.01.2026

Major Hacks Spell Doom for 80% of Crypto Protocols, Experts Say

Nearly 80% of cryptocurrency projects cease to exist following major attacks, according to Mitchell Amador, CEO of Immunefi.

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Free Lichtenstein: why the Bitfinex hacker won early release

ForkLog 196 15.01.2026

Freedom for Lichtenstein: Why the Bitfinex Hacker Was Released From Prison Early

Ilya Lichtenstein, who laundered funds from the Bitfinex breach, has won early release. We assess the market impact.

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ForkLog 147 09.01.2026

Truebit Token Plummets After $26 Million Hack

On January 8, the Ethereum verification protocol Truebit was attacked, resulting in hackers extracting 8,535 ETH ($26.4 million). This was reported by analysts at Lookonchain.

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ForkLog 166 08.01.2026

Illegal Crypto Transactions Surge by 162% Over the Year

In 2025, over $154 billion flowed into illegal crypto wallets, marking a 162% increase compared to 2024, according to a report by Chainalysis.

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ForkLog 227 31.12.2025

Trust Wallet Reveals Details of $8.5 Million Hack

The Trust Wallet team released a report on the incident that occurred on December 26. Attackers compromised the browser extension and extracted assets worth $8.5 million.

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Crypto phishing losses plunge 83% in 2025

ForkLog 228 30.12.2025

Crypto Phishing Losses Drop by 83% in 2025

Funds stolen via phishing fell 83% to $83.85m in 2025, SlowMist reports.

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ForkLog 153 30.12.2025

Unleash Protocol Loses $3.9 Million in Hack

The DeFi project Unleash Protocol has suffered a loss of approximately $3.9 million due to a hacking incident, according to analysts at PeckShield.

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ForkLog 301 28.12.2025

FLOW Token Plummets 40% Following $3.9 Million Hack

On December 27, the value of the L1 blockchain token Flow (FLOW) dropped by 40% — from $0.17 to $0.1. This decline followed an attack causing $3.9 million in damages.

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