Math Prodigy Turned Crypto Hacker: The $65M Heist That Shocked Two Nations
A 22-year-old Canadian mathematics genius faces multiple criminal charges for allegedly stealing $65 million through cryptocurrency platform exploits. The University of Waterloo graduate, who earned two degrees by age 19, remains a fugitive while authorities grapple with prosecuting sophisticated digital financial crimes.
North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Developers Through LinkedIn Job Scam
A sophisticated North Korean hacking group dubbed Slow Pisces is exploiting LinkedIn to target cryptocurrency developers with malware through fake job recruitment. The campaign has already led to major cryptocurrency heists totaling over $1 billion in 2023 alone.
20-Year-Old 'Scattered Spider' Hacker Pleads Guilty in $13M Cybercrime Case
A young Florida hacker has admitted to major cybercrimes including cryptocurrency theft and data breaches targeting companies like Twilio and LastPass. As a member of the notorious Scattered Spider group, he faces prison time and must pay $13 million in restitution.
International Police Operation Takes Down Massive CSAM Platform with Over 70,000 Illicit Videos
In a groundbreaking operation spanning 38 countries, Europol successfully dismantled Kidflix, one of the largest online CSAM distribution platforms. The operation led to 79 arrests, identified nearly 1,400 suspects, and rescued 39 children from exploitation.
Hackers Target Online Stores Using Stripe API Vulnerability for Card Theft
Cybercriminals have compromised 49 online merchants by exploiting Stripe's legacy API to steal customer payment data through sophisticated JavaScript skimmers. The ongoing campaign uses fake payment forms and card validation techniques to efficiently harvest financial credentials while evading detection.
Massive Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Hijacks Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has compromised more than 1,500 PostgreSQL database servers for illicit cryptocurrency mining. The fileless attack, attributed to threat actor JINX-0126, employs advanced evasion techniques and targets internet-exposed instances with weak security.
Cryptocurrency npm Packages Compromised in Nine-Year API Key Theft Campaign
Multiple long-standing npm packages were discovered to contain malicious code designed to steal API keys and sensitive data through obfuscated scripts. The attack targeted eleven packages including popular blockchain development libraries, with evidence pointing to compromised maintainer accounts.
Teen Hacker 'Wiz' Arrested in $243M Genesis Cryptocurrency Heist
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested for his role in stealing $243 million in cryptocurrency through an elaborate social engineering scheme. The teen, known online as 'Wiz,' is the third member of a hacker group that impersonated Google and Gemini representatives to orchestrate one of 2024's largest crypto thefts.
FBI Links North Korea's Lazarus Group to Record $1.5B Bybit Cryptocurrency Heist
The FBI has officially attributed a massive $1.5 billion cryptocurrency theft from Bybit exchange to North Korea's Lazarus Group hackers. As authorities track the stolen assets being laundered across blockchains, they've identified numerous suspicious wallet addresses and called for industry-wide action to help recover the funds.
Record-Breaking $1.5B Cryptocurrency Heist Hits Bybit Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit suffered a massive security breach resulting in a $1.46 billion loss from its Ethereum cold storage wallet. Despite being the largest crypto hack to date, CEO Ben Zhou confirms the exchange can cover losses while maintaining normal operations.