A Firefox campaign uncovered this week did more than impersonate crypto wallets. Some of the malicious extensions had previously existed under entirely different, apparently innocuous identities before later versions became credential- or wallet-stealing software. That detail in the Firefox campaign points to a harder security problem than another batch of fake wallet add-ons. Attackers increasingly […]
Two hardware-wallet customer-data incidents within days of each other exposed the same uncomfortable gap in cold-storage security. The devices themselves were not compromised, yet names, email addresses, phone numbers, shipping addresses and order information belonging to tens of thousands of customers ended up accessible to unauthorized parties. The SafePal breach affected about 39,798 customers whose […]
Crypto hackers and scammers use different techniques to drain innocent victim’s wallets. While your secret recovery phrase or private key is the way to control your wallet, attackers can trick you into giving them access to your digital assets through sophisticated phishing or smart contract exploits. If your wallet has been drained, this article is […]
The Whitehat Safe Harbor initiative is a framework in which protocols can offer legal protection to whitehats who help recover assets during an active exploit. Let’s dive deeper into why it was created and how it works. Why? Imagine a whitehat finds a vulnerability in a DeFi protocol, and they can not contact the team […]
The CIA triad, also known as the AIC triad in cybersecurity, is an acronym that stands for what are considered the three fundamental components of security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. It is an organizational model widely adopted to guide security measures, controls, and overall strategy to protect information within organizations. Each component of the CIA […]
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) have emerged as a revolutionary concept, offering a way to prove the veracity of a statement without revealing any information beyond the statement’s validity. This article delves into the intricate world of zero-knowledge proofs, exploring their origins, workings, types, and practical applications in today’s digital environment. […]
Trust Wallet is one of the most popular cryptocurrency wallets in the industry, servicing over 60 million users across the globe. It is a free, non-custodial software wallet that allows users to send, receive, trade, purchase, and store digital assets, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs). For beginners, Trust Wallet is the go-to crypto wallet in the […]
Designed for beginners and experienced alike, this article will serve as your guide to understanding the intricate world of private keys, delving into their definitions, mechanics, and best practices for secure usage. However, to truly grasp the concept of private keys, we must first embark on a broader exploration of cryptographic systems, starting with the […]
Since the creation of Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, the digital asset ecosystem has grown from zero to over a trillion-dollar industry. However, this rapid growth has attracted attackers and cybercriminals who continually seek new methods to exploit vulnerabilities in users’ Web3 wallets. As such, it has become imperative for every crypto user to learn the […]
Last week, Mark Cuban’s wallet was hacked for about USD 850K. What happened and what simple security measures can we take in order to avoid these risks? Let’s see them one by one. Due to the nature of the attack, where many different tokens were drained (USDC, USDT, ENS, stETH, etc.), it seems to be […]
