In brief Hackers are using BNB Smart Chain contracts to store malware instructions. Fake CAPTCHA prompts tell victims to paste malicious commands …
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North Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto
by shayaanby shayaanThe group allegedly breached Central Bank systems, converted crypto to cash via Chinese brokers, and used small transfers to evade detection. www.coindesk.com
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Ethereum Foundation Turns AI Loose on ETH Network to Find Bugs Before Hackers Do
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief Ethereum Foundation researchers are using AI agents to red-team critical network infrastructure. The agents helped uncover a peer-to-peer software vulnerability …
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How ethical hackers with just a $3,000 server found a flaw that could've put $70 billion in crypto at risk
by shayaanby shayaanA critical flaw in the Aptos blockchain, which was patched, gave researchers a near-90% success rate at breaking a core security guarantee, …
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Wall Street’s trillion-dollar dilemma: Why AI-powered hackers are keeping big banks off the blockchain
by shayaanby shayaanCertiK CEO and co-founder Ronghui Gu says April was the worst month for DeFi in four years with exploits on 27 out …
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In short Microsoft said attackers compromised a Mistral AI software download used by developers. The malware is said to have stolen login …
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North Korean Crypto Hackers Stole $2.1B in 2025, 60% of All Losses: CertiK
by shayaanby shayaanIn short North Korea-linked hackers were responsible for 60% of all crypto theft losses in 2025, according to CertiK, totaling $2.06 billion …
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Circle CEO says he won’t freeze USDC without a court order even as hackers walk away with millions
by shayaanby shayaanCircle defends its hands-off approach to freezing funds as critics point to hundreds of millions in losses tied to delayed action. www.coindesk.com
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‘We Are Ready to Speak’: Drift Beckons North Korea-Linked Hackers Following $285M Exploit
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief The team behind Drift, a Solana-based decentralized exchange, signaled on Friday that it wants to negotiate with hackers linked to …
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In brief Google has identified six trap categories—each exploiting a different part of how AI agents perceive, reason, remember, and act. Attacks …