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Berlin Government Faces 30 BTC Ransom Demand After Cyberattack
The Berlin city government has become the target of a significant cyberattack, with the perpetrator group demanding a substantial cryptocurrency ransom. According to reports from German media outlets ZEIT and Der Spiege…
Keeta Network Issues 72-Hour Deadline for Hackers to Return Stolen Funds
The CEO of the payment-focused public blockchain Keeta Network, identified as Ty, has issued a formal ultimatum to the perpetrators of a recent cyberattack against the protocol. Following a detailed forensic investigati…
US Charges Iranian Hackers in $6 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme
The United States Department of Justice has officially filed charges against individuals linked to the Mabna Institute, an Iranian organization accused of orchestrating a massive global cyber-espionage campaign. The ind…
Coreum Bridge Exploited: Nearly 200,000 XRP Stolen in Validation Attack
On August 9, 2024, the Coreum cross-chain bridge suffered a significant security breach resulting in the unauthorized withdrawal of nearly 200,000 XRP. The incident, which took place over a span of approximately 97 minu…
Wall Street Giants Targeted in AI-Powered Vishing Cyberattack
A sophisticated wave of cyberattacks has targeted several of the world’s most prominent hedge funds and private equity firms on Wall Street. According to reports from Bloomberg and other financial sources on August 5, 2…
Boltz Suspends Exchange Services Following Persistent AI Attacks
The non-custodial cross-chain bridge Boltz has officially announced the indefinite suspension of its exchange services as of August 4, 2026. The decision follows months of sophisticated, AI-assisted infrastructure probe…
Kenya Restores President’s Website Following 5 Bitcoin Ransom Demand
The official website of Kenyan President William Ruto has been successfully restored following a sophisticated cyberattack that took place over the weekend. On July 21, 2026, government technicians regained control of t…
Bitrefill Suffers Security Breach Linked to Lazarus Group Hackers
The cryptocurrency gift card and payment platform Bitrefill has officially disclosed a security breach that occurred on March 1, 2026. According to the company, the incident resulted in the unauthorized access of sensit…