Hacks, exploits, scams, and security incidents in the crypto space.
Security experts at SlowMist have identified a sophisticated new phishing technique targeting users of the FOMO web-side platform. According to monitoring data released by SlowMist founder Cosine on October 8, 2026, attackers are utilizing deceptive bookmark-based JavaScript execution to hijack...
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake has issued a strategic advisory to the cryptocurrency community, suggesting that the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) could face significant security threats sooner than previously anticipated. In a recent statement on X, Drake urged...
The Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution Abstract has officially announced a gradual cessation of its network operations. According to a statement released on social media platform X, the blockchain is scheduled to cease all operations on December 15, 2026. This move necessitates immediate action from...
A significant development has emerged in the legal proceedings surrounding the LIBRA and M3M3 token projects, as a New York court has dismissed the majority of claims in a high-profile class-action lawsuit. The on-chain analytics platform Bubblemaps reported on October 5, 2026, that the dismissal...
Security firm Salus has issued a critical alert regarding the Revenue Family project, identifying it as a facilitator for malicious activity targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) users. According to on-chain analysis, the project—which positioned itself as an outbound bridge for X Money—has been...
Security monitoring firm GoPlus Security has reported a significant theft involving a decentralized finance (DeFi) participant who lost approximately $82,000 in DAI. The incident occurred due to a sophisticated address poisoning attack, a method increasingly used by cybercriminals to exploit the...
Security analysts have confirmed that a recent exploit targeting a vault on the Base blockchain has resulted in significantly higher losses than initially reported. According to data provided by Spot On Chain, the total drainage has expanded to approximately $4.6 million, represented by 1,783...
The Web3 social platform ROVE is facing serious allegations of financial mismanagement and operational failure. Amy Street, the former Head of Growth at ROVE and a former advisor to The Arena, has publicly accused the project's founder, identified as Jason, of withholding wages, failing to...
Nikita Bier, the prominent entrepreneur and Head of Product at X (formerly Twitter), has officially announced his departure from his executive role, citing personal safety pressure as the primary factor. Bier, who joined the social media giant in July 2025 following a successful career building...
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has successfully obtained a court order to freeze a vast network of financial assets, including 25 virtual asset wallets, allegedly linked to large-scale corruption and plunder. The investigation centers on a sitting congressman and multiple...
The Arbitrum Security Council has implemented emergency measures to safeguard the network against potential vulnerabilities associated with AI-assisted cyberattacks. On October 2, 2026, at approximately 15:30 UTC, the council temporarily suspended the activation of new Stylus contracts across both...
OpenAI, the organization behind the GPT-4 architecture, has confirmed the departure of David Robinson, who served as the Head of Safety Systems. Robinson’s resignation, which occurred during the last week of September 2024, adds to a series of high-level exits within the firm’s safety and alignment...
