Microsoft Warns: USB-Spread Malware That Drains Crypto Wallets
Microsoft flagged a USB-spread crypto clipper malware on June 17, 2026, active since February. It swaps wallet addresses mid-paste and steals seed phrases via…
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The ‘Hack’ section on crypto brings together news and insights on hacker attacks in the cryptocurrency world, highlighting vulnerabilities, economic impacts and security measures taken.
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Kelp DAO Ditches LayerZero for Chainlink After $292M Bridge Hack
Kelp DAO migrated rsETH from LayerZero to Chainlink after a $292M bridge hack on April 18, 2026. One compromised node drained 116,500 rsETH and exposed a…
Crypto Bridges Under Attack: $340M Stolen and a Design Flaw
Cross-chain bridges lost $340.7 million across 14 exploits in 2026. The root cause is a design flaw, not bad luck: bridges concentrate multi-chain collateral…
Zcash's Hidden 4-Year Bug Crashed ZEC by 40%: Hayes Exits
A hidden flaw in Zcash's Orchard pool went undetected for four years. ZEC lost 40% in 48 hours and Arthur Hayes exited his entire position.
'All DeFi Is Unsafe': OpenZeppelin Co-Founder Ignites Debate
OpenZeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz declared all DeFi unsafe on May 26, urging exits from Aave and Compound. Over $1.1 billion lost to hacks in 12 months.
Kelp DAO $292M Hack: How LayerZero Flaw Shook DeFi
Kelp DAO lost $292M on April 18, 2026, as attackers drained 116,500 rsETH via a LayerZero bridge flaw. Aave lost $8.45B in deposits within 48 hours.
North Korea Behind 76% of Crypto Hack Losses in Early 2026
North Korea took 76% of all crypto hack losses in the first four months of 2026, per TRM Labs. $577M stolen from Drift Protocol and Kelp DAO by the Lazarus…
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