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Hacks, Bugs and Scams

Hacks, bugs, scams and other things in Moneytech and Web3 that did not go as it was expected

Hacks, Bugs and Scams

Hacks, bugs, scams and other things in Moneytech and Web3 that did not go as it was expected

Coins and tokens   -   May 18, 2024 Ex-Employee Manipulates Bonding Curves to Hack Pump.fun for $1.9M
Pump fun hack

The attacker used service accounts to drain the project’s bonding curve contracts. The platform quickly restored its services and promised to reimburse affected users.

Regulation   -   Apr 29, 2024 U.K. Clamps Down on Crypto Criminals. Will It Work?
U.K. Clamps Down on Crypto Criminals. Will It Work?

Plans to burn ill-gotten crypto that can't be returned to victims — instead of dumping it on the market — is attracting praise from some corners of the industry.

Linea halted because of Velocore hack
DEX   -   Jun 03, 2024 Commercial Decentralization: Halt Blockchain In Case Of An Application Hack

The hacker exploited a flaw within the Velocore DEX market maker pool contract. The attack led to Linea blockchain halting block production, sparking debate in the community about the principles of decentralization.

Alexander Mardar
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DEX   -   Jun 03, 2024 Commercial Decentralization: Halt Blockchain In Case Of An Application Hack
Linea halted because of Velocore hack

The hacker exploited a flaw within the Velocore DEX market maker pool contract. The attack led to Linea blockchain halting block production, sparking debate in the community about the principles of decentralization.

Alexander Mardar
Coins and tokens   -   May 18, 2024 Ex-Employee Manipulates Bonding Curves to Hack Pump.fun for $1.9M
Pump fun hack

The attacker used service accounts to drain the project’s bonding curve contracts. The platform quickly restored its services and promised to reimburse affected users.

Alexander Mardar
Regulation   -   Apr 29, 2024 U.K. Clamps Down on Crypto Criminals. Will It Work?
U.K. Clamps Down on Crypto Criminals. Will It Work?

Plans to burn ill-gotten crypto that can't be returned to victims — instead of dumping it on the market — is attracting praise from some corners of the industry.

Observers
L1   -   Apr 08, 2024 Under the Hood of Solana. Is the 'Number One App Chain' Broken?
Solana broke

Failed transactions on Solana are rising as the blockchain’s stack struggles to accommodate mounting network activity.

Eva Senzaj Pauram
Staking   -   Apr 04, 2024 A Very Messy Exit: Bug Locks $24.4 Million in Lido's Discontinued Solana Staking
Lido Solana staking bug

Five months after ending its Solana staking service, Lido faces a new hurdle: a suspected bug in the withdrawal mechanism is hindering users' ability to withdraw their stSOL funds.

Mathilde Adam
NFT   -   Apr 03, 2024 There's No Such Thing As Bad Publicity: Munchables' Chaotic Week In Review
Munchables NFT Game Hack

After the rough week, the NFT platform is set to relaunch, focusing on enhanced security and user compensation. The hack has reignited the debate about vulnerabilities and centralization in blockchain networks, but also effectively pushed Munchables to the top of the news.

Mathilde Adam
Metrics and Signals   -   Mar 11, 2024 FBI Claims Crypto Fraud is Booming: Chainalysis Disagrees
Crypto Investment Fraud Booming: FBI Report

According to the agency, cryptocurrency-related investment fraud rose by 53% in 2023, accounting for around 86% of all investment fraud losses in the U.S.

Sasha Markevich
Coins and tokens   -   Feb 27, 2024 MicroStrategy and RiskOnBlast Incidents Underscore Ongoing Crypto Risks
MicroStrategy and RiskOnBlast Incidents Underscore Ongoing Crypto Risks

With substantial losses incurred due to a recent SIM swap attack and rug-pull, the importance of adopting secure practices and conducting thorough due diligence is as relevant as ever.

Alexander Mardar
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