Stake DAO hit by hack as DeFi security confidence hits new low
DeFi yield farming platform Stake DAO has suffered an apparent private key compromise, with minted vsdCRV tokens swapped for ETH.
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Polymarket exploited for $700K in private key hack
Attackers have exploited prediction market platform Polymarket and stolen roughly $700K worth of crypto in a presumed private key hack.
GitHub breach traced to poisoned VS Code extension
GitHub says a recent breach of its internal data stemmed from a staff member downloading a “poisoned” VS Code extension.
Bridge hacks back in vogue as Verus exploit brings 2026 total to $329M
Recent years have seen bridge exploits mostly replaced by a focus on complex social engineering and supply-chain compromises.
THORChain exploited for $10M, crypto analyst claims
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT first spotted the "likely" $10M THORChain exploit and crypto security analysts later confirmed the incident.
DeFi projects lose $6M in fresh string of exploits this week
Tuesday saw four separate hacks, with over $5M stolen. Two more incidents took place the day before, but with minimal losses.
Aave dismisses restraining notice for rescued funds as ‘finders keepers’
Arbitrum rescued $71 million held by the Kelp DAO hacker last month. Gerstein Harrow wants to claim the sum for its clients.
Coinbase sued for witholding frozen crypto linked to $55M hack
The suit, which calls the hack "sophisticated," is suing Coinbase on numerous counts, including unjust enrichment, and is seeking restitution.
Crypto hackers snatch over $1B in 68 incidents this year
The ongoing crypto hack epidemic has seen 30 hacks so far in April, with 12 in the last week alone totaling $11M in losses.
LayerZero among bridges Lazarus using to launder loot
Lazarus launders loot like lightning, while the bridges it uses, including LayerZero, respond in very different ways.