Tag: hack
Bitfinex Operational Again After Cyber Attack
Bitfinex, the fourth largest cryptocurrency exchange, is back in business after shutting down for a few hours earlier today due to a cyber attack. Business…
South Korean Government Investigates Latest Bithumb Hack
Cryptocurrency users may recall the Bithumb exchange was hacked not too long ago. As a result, around 30,000 users have been affected by this breach.…
Enigma Pre-ICO Website Hacker Nets Half a Million Worth of Ethereum
It appears yet another cryptocurrency ICO has fallen victim to a hack or a scam. For the time being, it is unclear if this was…
Genesis Mining Confirms hot Wallet Breach Caused Payout Delays
Earlier this week, we touched upon payment issues for Genesis Mining customers. It now appears this situation has grown slightly worse. A few days ago,…
Ethereum.org Forums Data Breach Affects 16,500 Users
The Ethereum.org forums were breached by unknown assailants a few days ago. The Ethereum team was made aware of this event on December 16 and…
Valartis Bank Liechtenstein Faces Unique Bitcoin Ransom Demand
Banks are always a valuable target for internet criminals. Not just because they have rather weak security systems, but also due to the vast information…
New Japanese Insurance Product Protects Bitcoin Exchange Users Against Financial Losses
Bitcoin is a topic of substantial debate, especially when it comes to recovering financial losses. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, a Japanese insurance company, will start offering…
Bitfinex Attempts to Contact Hacker; Potential Agreement
Bitfinex, which still remains as one of the largest bitcoin exchanges in the market, is attempting to come to an agreement with the anonymous hacker…
Bitcoin Users Consider Filing A Bitfinex Class Action Lawsuit
It was only a matter of time until somebody decided to take action against the Bitfinex team. A new website has been created, discussing the…
