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Two Arrested in Connection with Alleged Bitcoin Theft: Details on the Case and Implications for Cryptocurrency Security

Two individuals, Elizabeth Jane Austin and Dennis Kemp, have been arrested by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for stealing Bitcoin from a machine located in a Valero Gas Station in Glencoe, Arkansas. Together, they reportedly took around $13,000 worth of Bitcoin. Surveillance footage revealed that the duo broke into the machine and also ran money ...

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Solana Users Beware: DogWifTool Compromise Leads to Wallet Drains

Hackers have targeted the DogWifTools software used for promoting meme coins on the Solana blockchain, draining users’ wallets in a supply-chain attack. The malware was injected into versions 1.6.3 to 1.6.6 after a threat actor compromised the project’s private GitHub and reverse-engineered the software. Windows users were specifically impacted, with reports saying over $10 million ...

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Major Cyberattacks Hitting Cryptocurrency and NFT Industry: Protect Your Digital Assets Today!

The cryptocurrency and NFT sectors are facing significant cyber threats, with attackers increasingly targeting these industries due to their high value. Ransomware gangs, hackers, and opportunistic criminals exploit security gaps, aiming to access wallets and exchanges. New users often lack the necessary skills to protect their assets, making them easy targets. Dark web forums are ...

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Bitcoin’s Future: How Cryptocurrencies Will Adapt to Quantum Computing Threats and Evolve for Enhanced Security

Recent advances in quantum computing, like Google’s Willow chip, raise concerns about the security of Bitcoin. Researchers note that Bitcoin’s open-source design will allow it to adapt and implement quantum-resistant solutions, such as Lamport signatures, to protect against potential threats. Bitcoin relies on digital signatures and hash functions for security, but both could be vulnerable ...

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Lazarus Group Exploits Web3 Developers with Fake LinkedIn Profiles in Operation 99: A New Cyber Threat Emerges

Operation 99, a new cyber attack campaign linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, targets software developers seeking remote work in Web3 and cryptocurrency. The scheme begins with fake recruiters on platforms like LinkedIn, enticing developers with project offers that lead to cloning malicious GitLab repositories. These repositories secretly install malware that connects to command-and-control servers, ...

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Cryptocurrency Hackers Steal $2.2 Billion from Platforms in 2024: Key Insights and Preventive Measures

In 2024, a staggering $2.2 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen, according to Chainalysis’ Crypto Crime Report. Over half of this theft, around $1.34 billion, was linked to hackers from North Korea, occurring through a series of 47 hacking incidents. This year saw a notable shift in hacking targets, with centralized services becoming more frequent victims ...

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Peter Brandt Unveils Bitcoin’s Two Major Threats Impacting the Cryptocurrency Market Today

Google has recently introduced a groundbreaking quantum chip named Willow, which can tackle complex problems in just five minutes, a feat that would take traditional supercomputers billions of years. This innovation raises significant concerns for cryptocurrency security, particularly for Bitcoin, as quantum computers could potentially undermine cryptographic systems vital for securing transactions. Renowned trader Peter ...

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