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Bithumb Accidentally Deposits 620,000 Bitcoin ($40 Billion) into Customer Accounts

On February 6, 2026, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb experienced a critical operational mishap during a promotional event designed to reward its users. Due to a system configuration error, a number of users found their accounts unexpectedly credited with significant amounts of Bitcoin, rather than the intended modest rewards. During…

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Malicious Packages Target dYdX Cryptocurrency Exchange, Depleting User Wallets

Recent Malicious Code Injection Targets dYdX Developers Security researchers have uncovered a significant cybersecurity incident involving open-source packages published on npm and PyPI repositories. These packages were compromised with malicious code designed to steal wallet credentials from the dYdX development team and backend systems. As a result, both developers and…

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Hackers Take Advantage of Zero-Day Vulnerability in Telegram Messenger to Distribute Malware

A zero-day vulnerability has been identified in the desktop version of the end-to-end encrypted messaging application Telegram, specifically targeting the Windows client. This vulnerability has been actively exploited by cybercriminals to distribute malware designed to mine cryptocurrencies such as Monero and ZCash. This security flaw was uncovered by Alexey Firsh,…

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TRM Labs Secures $70M in Series C Funding to Enhance AI Crime-Fighting Efforts

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime Funding Secured at $1B Valuation to Enhance AI-Driven Investigative and Compliance Solutions Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • February 4, 2026 Esteban Castano, co-founder and CEO of TRM Labs (Image: TRM Labs) TRM Labs, a blockchain analytics and AI solution vendor founded by a former…

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South Korea Disrupts $102 Million Money Laundering Operation

Explore topics such as Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. Recent incidents: $7M Saga and $5M Makina Finance exploits Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • January 22, 2026 Image: Shutterstock The latest roundup from Information Security Media Group highlights significant cybersecurity events impacting digital assets this week. Notably,…

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BTC-e Operator Charged with Laundering $4 Billion Set to Be Extradited to France

In a twist amidst a complex legal struggle involving extradition, French authorities have emerged victorious in the case of Alexander Vinnik, a 38-year-old Russian national implicated in extensive cybercrime activities. A Greek court has ruled to extradite Vinnik to France rather than the United States or Russia, a decision that…

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Suspected Fraud Leader Deported to China

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Significant Events: Unleash Protocol Hack and LastPass Breach Linked to Crypto Thefts Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 8, 2026 Image: Shutterstock In this latest weekly review by Information Security Media Group, we analyze significant cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets. This week…

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Ledger Users Targeted by Phishing Scam Following Global-e Data Breach that Exposed Order Details

Targeted Phishing Campaign Hits Ledger Users Following Global-e Breach A new phishing campaign is currently targeting users of Ledger, the leading hardware wallet provider, following a significant data breach at Global-e, a third-party e-commerce company associated with Ledger. The attack appears to have exploited sensitive order data that was leaked,…

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