A trademark dispute triggered a chaotic rebrand of the viral AI app Clawdbot, leading to account hijacking by crypto scammers who pumped a fake token to a $16 million market cap before its collapse. Security researchers simultaneously discovered hundreds of exposed Clawdbot instances with critical authentication vulnerabilities, highlighting the risks of rapid viral growth outpacing security measures.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekNorth Korean Hackers Use AI Deepfakes in $17B Crypto Scam
State-sponsored hackers from North Korea are deploying AI-generated deepfake video calls in a sophisticated social engineering campaign targeting cryptocurrency professionals, a scheme contributing to record crypto losses estimated at $17 billion in 2025. The attacks, attributed to the Lazarus subgroup BlueNoroff, involve staged Zoom meetings where attackers impersonate trusted contacts to deliver macOS malware disguised as audio fixes. Security experts warn that visual media can no longer be considered reliable proof of identity in high-stakes digital finance, signaling a dangerous new frontier in cyber-enabled financial crime.
about North Korean Hackers Use AI Deepfakes in $17B Crypto ScamCrypto Losses Hit $2.9B in 2025 as Hacks Grow Larger, Fewer
The crypto industry suffered nearly $3 billion in losses from security incidents in 2025, a 45% increase from the previous year despite fewer overall hacks. A new report reveals a troubling shift toward fewer but far larger-scale attacks, with centralized exchanges bearing the brunt of the financial damage. Meanwhile, regulatory enforcement saw significant escalation as authorities stepped up actions against crypto-related crime.
about Crypto Losses Hit $2.9B in 2025 as Hacks Grow Larger, FewerTrust Wallet Hack: $7M Stolen, CZ Hints at Insider Role
A critical vulnerability in Trust Wallet’s browser extension has led to an estimated $7 million in stolen user funds, with Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao hinting at possible insider involvement while pledging compensation. This security breach, identified as a potential supply chain attack, underscores escalating threats to browser-based cryptocurrency wallets and a dramatic shift in how digital assets are being stolen.
about Trust Wallet Hack: $7M Stolen, CZ Hints at Insider RoleCZ Urges Wallet-Level Protections Against $50M Address Poisoning Scams
In the wake of a devastating $50 million USDT theft, former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao is issuing a stark warning to the cryptocurrency industry: address poisoning scams are a solvable problem requiring immediate, wallet-level defenses. Zhao argues that by implementing automatic checks against known malicious addresses and creating real-time security alliances, the sector can eradicate a scam technique that has now claimed hundreds of millions in user funds.
about CZ Urges Wallet-Level Protections Against $50M Address Poisoning ScamsBalancer v2 $120M Exploit: Precision Flaw Analysis
A sophisticated exploit targeting Balancer v2’s Composable Stable Pools resulted in approximately $120 million in losses across the main protocol and multiple forks. Security firm SlowMist identified the root cause as a precision loss flaw in the platform’s fixed-point arithmetic calculations. The attackers methodically amplified small price discrepancies through carefully orchestrated swap sequences, revealing critical vulnerabilities in DeFi’s automated market maker infrastructure.
about Balancer v2 $120M Exploit: Precision Flaw AnalysisPancakeSwap X Account Hacked in Meme Coin Scam
The official Chinese X account of decentralized exchange PancakeSwap was compromised this week, used to promote a fraudulent meme coin called ‘Mr. Pancake.’ Despite the security breach, the platform’s native CAKE token showed surprising resilience, maintaining positive price momentum throughout the incident, highlighting both the persistent vulnerabilities and market maturity in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
about PancakeSwap X Account Hacked in Meme Coin ScamPrivate Key Leaks Top Crypto Theft Cause in Q3 2025
Private key leaks remain the dominant cause of cryptocurrency theft according to SlowMist’s latest analysis. The security firm reported 317 stolen fund incidents between July and September 2025, with attackers increasingly relying on social engineering rather than technical exploits. Simple security practices could prevent most losses in the evolving threat landscape.
about Private Key Leaks Top Crypto Theft Cause in Q3 2025Trader Turns $68K Into $9.4M on Hacked Memecoin ‘4’
An anonymous crypto trader transformed a $68,700 investment into approximately $9.4 million by betting on a memecoin that emerged from a social media security breach. The ‘4’ token originated when attackers hijacked BNB Chain’s official X account but was later revived by the community. This extraordinary gain highlights both the extreme volatility and profit potential in memecoin speculation.
about Trader Turns $68K Into $9.4M on Hacked Memecoin '4'BNB Chain X Account Hacked by Inferno Drainer Group
The official X account of BNB Chain, boasting nearly four million followers, was compromised on Wednesday in a sophisticated phishing attack linked to the notorious Inferno Drainer group. Hackers used the hijacked account to spread malicious links targeting cryptocurrency wallets, prompting immediate warnings from Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The incident represents one of the highest-profile social media security breaches in the crypto sector this year, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities despite increased security measures.
about BNB Chain X Account Hacked by Inferno Drainer GroupCrypto Hacker Loses $50M to Phishing After UXLINK Exploit
In a dramatic twist of crypto justice, the hacker who successfully exploited Web3 social platform UXLINK for millions has become the victim of an even larger theft. Just days after compromising UXLINK’s smart contract, the attacker lost approximately 542 million UXLINK tokens—valued at over $50 million—to a sophisticated phishing scheme that security experts attribute to notorious draining-as-a-service provider Inferno Drainer. The incident highlights both the sophistication of modern crypto threats and the ironic vulnerability of even successful hackers to basic security traps.
about Crypto Hacker Loses $50M to Phishing After UXLINK ExploitCrypto.com Breach: Teen Hacker Gets 10 Years
A Florida teenager has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in breaching Crypto.com through social engineering tactics. Noah Urban, part of the hacker collective Scattered Spider, accessed sensitive user information but no customer funds were lost. The incident was contained within hours and properly reported to regulators.
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