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Paradex Users Affected After Mithril Trading Bot Compromise

Paradex users were affected after a security incident involving the Mithril trading bot exposed API keys used for automated trading. The exchange says its core systems were not breached and the issue was limited to a third-party tool.
As BingX Recovers from $43M Hack, Industry Rethinks Hot Wallet Risks and Cold Storage Solutions

Hot vs. Cold Wallets: BingX Hack Reignites Debate Over Crypto Security Strategies

Following the $43M BingX hack, the crypto industry is once again debating the security risks of hot wallets versus the safer but less convenient cold storage options. Experts urge exchanges and traders to reconsider asset management strategies as cyber threats become more sophisticated.

Levana Crypto Protocol Hit by Major Security Breach #LVN $LVN

The Levana Protocol #LVN, one of the blockchain-based perpetual futures swap protocols, was hacked. Between December 13 and December 26, the project was attacked,...

Blockchain Developer’s Funds Stolen During a Fake Job Interview via Npm Package

A blockchain developer on Upwork, Murat Çeliktepe, reportaed he was targeted in a scam disguised as a job interview. Murat was contacted on LinkedIn...
Editorial illustration of ModStealer malware stealing crypto through fake job ads, with a glowing laptop, digital wallet icons, and subtle Windows, Mac, and Linux symbols in the background.

Invisible ModStealer Malware Spreads Through Fake Job Ads to Drain Crypto Wallets

A new undetectable malware named ModStealer is spreading through fake job ads to steal crypto from browser-based wallets across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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