A 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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Smart Contracts
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 …
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Hackers sneak crypto wallet-stealing code into a popular AI tool that runs every time
by shayaanby shayaanA poisoned release of LiteLLM turned a routine Python install into a crypto-aware secret stealer that searched for wallets, Solana validator material, …
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IoTeX offers cross-bridge hackers 10% bounty if they return $4.4 million within 48 hours
by shayaanby shayaanRaullen Chai, IoTeX co-founder and CEO, told CoinDesk he would not press charges if the stolen assets or its equivalent is returned …
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State-Sponsored Hackers Using Popular AI Tools Including Gemini, Google Warns
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has released its latest report on AI dangers. The report suggests state-sponsored hackers use tools like …