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ForkLog 21 31.12.2024

‘Blockchain Bandit’ Resurfaces After Two-Year Hiatus

The perpetrator behind one of the largest ETH heists in history has moved the stolen funds for the first time in two years, according to on-chain detective ZachXBT. Funds distribution scheme of the ‘Blockchain Bandit’. Data: ZachXBT. According to the analyst, the hacker transferred 51,000 ETH ($170.9 million) in batches of 5,000 coins from 10 […]

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ForkLog 34 24.12.2024

North Korean Cyber Threats Trigger $249 Million Outflow from Hyperliquid

On December 23, the TVL of the Hyperliquid platform decreased by $249 million to $2.08 billion, according to Dune Analytics. This followed activity by North Korean hackers on the platform and speculation about a potential breach. Data: Dune Analytics. The community speculated that the perpetrators might gain control over most validators, similar to the Axie […]

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ForkLog 21 23.12.2024

Media Uncover Sale of Bitcoin Conference Attendee Data

The publication Cointelegraph has obtained samples of datasets containing confidential information about participants of several crypto conferences. According to the media, the information was initially collected through event registration forms. It includes full names, phone numbers, nationalities, job titles and companies, as well as links to personal social media, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and notes for […]

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ForkLog 11 23.12.2024

Concerns Arise Over Potential Hyperliquid Breach

Several users on X have noted that wallets linked to North Korean hackers are actively trading on the DEX Hyperliquid. Among those commenting was MetaMask wallet developer Taylor Monahan. DPRK’s trading career is…uh….going…..? tbh if i was the dude managing Hyperliquid’s 4 validators (or those fucking ghetto ass binaries on gh) I would be shitting […]

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ForkLog 12 21.11.2024

Casa Founder Uncovers Scammers’ Targeting Tactics

A perpetrator involved in a scam targeting Coinbase users shared details of his operation in a conversation with Casa co-founder Nick Neuman. Recently I was called by someone pretending to be Coinbase support, trying to steal bitcoin. I decided to turn the tables on him and ask him about being a scammer. Things got wild […]

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ForkLog 9 15.11.2024

FSB Calls for Stricter AI Oversight

FSB in a document titled “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Financial Stability” outlined the benefits and risks of AI, urging for tighter control over the technology. The international organisation analysed the implications of using neural networks in the global financial sector and ways to mitigate potential risks. The advantages include: enhanced operational efficiency; product […]

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ForkLog 317 14.11.2024

Trader Loses $25.8 Million Due to Address Error

A user known by the pseudonym qklpjeth lost access to 7912 ezETH (valued at $25.8 million at the time of writing) by sending them to the wrong address.

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ForkLog 8 06.11.2024

I need your clothes, your boots—and your card number: how AI helps fraudsters

Artificial intelligence is reshaping most industries, cybersecurity included. The global market for AI-based defensive tools exceeded $30bn in 2024 and, according to forecasts, will reach $135bn by 2030. To old standbys such as social engineering, criminals have added disinformation at scale and synthetic media. The Munich Security Report and the World Economic Forum have flagged […]

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ForkLog 15 18.10.2024

Researchers Compel AI Robots to Harm Humans

Experts have hacked AI robots, forcing them to perform actions prohibited by safety protocols and ethical standards, such as detonating bombs. This is detailed in a Penn Engineering article. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering described how their RoboPAIR algorithm managed to bypass safety protocols on three AI-driven robotic systems. Chatbots like […]

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ForkLog 14 10.10.2024

Irish Authorities Lose Access to 5500 BTC Seized from Drug Dealer

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) of Ireland is unable to regain control over 12 wallets containing 5500 BTC ($335.9 million), confiscated in 2019 from a drug dealer. At the time of seizure, they were valued at $56 million, reports Irish Times. In 2020, the High Court charged 49-year-old Clifton Collins with home-grown cannabis cultivation and […]

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ForkLog 8 16.09.2024

Binance Alerts Users to Clipper Malware Threat

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance warned its clients about the Clipper malware, which targets asset theft and has seen increased activity in recent weeks. A noticeable rise in incidents occurred on August 27. This malicious software alters wallet addresses during transactions, leading to financial losses. Clipper spreads through unofficial apps and plugins. It primarily targets Android […]

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ForkLog 13 11.09.2024

Indodax Exchange Hacked for $22 Million, Experts Report

The Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Indodax has reportedly lost approximately $22 million in various crypto assets due to a potential hack. On September 11, security firms PeckShield, Cyvers, and SlowMist alerted the public to a fund leakage from the Indodax platform. The estimated loss includes around $22 million in BTC, POL, OP, USDT, USDC, ARB, and […]

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