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Fake Developer Sneaks Malicious Code into BitPay's Copay Wallet
The Copay wallet from crypto payments processor BitPay has been compromised by a hacker, the firm warns. An updated version has been released.
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Hackers Breach Popular Web Analytics Site to Target Crypto Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io was apparently the target of hackers who compromised a widely used web analytics platform.
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Hackers Behind Zaif Crypto Exchange Theft May Have Been Exposed
Cybersecurity experts from Mitsubishi Group say they may have identified data that could locate the hackers of the Zaif crypto exchange.
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23-Year-Old Australian Woman Arrested Over Theft of 100,000 XRP
A 23-year-old woman from Sydney, Australia, has been arrested over the alleged theft of XRP worth over $300,000 at the time.
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SpankChain Says Hacker Returned Stolen Crypto Funds
SpankChain reported Thursday night that a hacker who stole 165 ETH from its payment platform had returned the funds.
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Nearly $1 Billion Stolen In Crypto Hacks So Far This Year: Research
The losses related to crypto hacks continue to rise sharply, with nearly $1 billion stolen in the first nine months of 2018, research suggests.
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Zaif Crypto Exchange Reveals Takeover In New Hack Refund Plan
After a major hack on the Zaif exchange, its operator has now revealed a refund plan that will see it being taken over by another crypto firm.
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SpankChain Loses $40K in Hack Due to Smart Contract Bug
SpankChain, a cryptocurrency project focused on the adult industry, lost almost $40,000 due to a smart contract flaw on Saturday.
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The Crowd Machine Crypto Token Theft: What We Know So Far
A crypto startup aiming to disrupt AWS has suffered a massive token theft. While few details are available, here's what we know and don't know.
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Japan Lost $540 Million to Crypto Hacks in First Half of 2018
Japan's police agency has released data revealing that cyberattacks leading to thefts of cryptocurrency rose sharply earlier this year.
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