Crypto Docs Host GitBook Hit by AI Agent Security Breach, Urges Users to Rotate Keys
GitBook says attackers accessed infrastructure credentials in an AI-assisted breach, prompting a shutdown and emergency token resets.
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Chainalysis Reveals $2.02B in Crypto Stolen by North Korean
North Korean hackers stole $2.02 billion in crypto during 2025, bringing their total thefts to at least $6.75 billion. This highlights the ongoing risks for major exchanges.
GitBook urges token resets after AI-powered cyberattack
GitBook has urged customers to replace API tokens and integration secrets after an attack involving AI agents compromised infrastructure credentials and potentially exposed customer data. According to GitBook’s incident notice, the attacker gained unauthorized access to some infrastructure credentials at…
Suspected North Korean Hackers Transfer $1.46M via Solana
Suspected North Korean hackers have moved $1.46 million through Jupiter Lend and Circle's cross-chain bridge, raising security concerns.
Crypto survived cybersecurity awareness month… just
October saw what seemed like a constant stream of incidents, including over 50 crypto hacks plus serious cybersecurity breaches elsewhere.
FBI Attributes Binance Heist to TraderTraitor and Urges Crypto Infrastructure Vigilance
The FBI said on October 31 that North Korean actors associated with the TraderTraitor operation were responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion…
Liquid’s Bitcoin Reserves Fully Back Its Tokens Again as Board Member Points to Blockstream
The Liquid Federation says the roughly 600 BTC hole left by September's exploit is filled.
Binance hack: Fake job assignment helped attackers reach wallet systems, exchange says
Binance’s initial findings explain how attackers expanded access across employee computers and continued transfers after withdrawals were suspended.
South Korea Weighs 99% Cold Wallet Rule After Binance Hack
South Korea is considering increasing the minimum cold wallet storage requirement for crypto exchanges from 80% to approximately 99%. The Financial Services Commission is reviewing stricter custody standards following a reported $6.3 billion Binance-related security incident.
Binance Hack: Fake Interviews and Months of Hidden Access
Two Binance engineers suffered independent security breaches between June and September via malicious software and a fraudulent hiring process. Attackers drained approximately $6.3 billion on October 29, of which the company claims to have frozen nearly $2.85 billion.
Solana Co-Founder Warns Phishing Is Crypto’s Biggest Security Threat
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko identifies phishing and social engineering as the biggest security threats facing cryptocurrency users. Yakovenko recommends combining a dedicated iPhone with Apple’s Lockdown Mode and a multisignature wallet to strengthen personal protection.
Binance hacker moves $798K in SOL into Privacy Cash
An address linked to the Binance hacker has deposited nearly $798,000 in Solana into Privacy Cash as the exchange reports progress replacing assets stolen in its $6.34 billion breach. Onchain Lens said in a Nov. 3 post that the hacker-linked…
Brazil's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange Says It Will Refund Users After a $40 Million Hack
Mercado Bitcoin says customers won't pay for a hack that drained tens of millions. Withdrawals on the exchange remain frozen with no restart date.
US CFTC Secures Court Order Against Texas Man for $13M
The US CFTC has secured a court order directing a Texas man and his company to pay over $13 million for commodities fraud.
THORChain Refused to Block the $387M Bitget Hacker. Here’s Why | Chad Barraford
Bitget lost $387.5 million in a hack and asked THORChain to block the attacker’s addresses. THORChain said no. Weeks later, Tether froze four THORChain vaults on Tron holding 1.45 million USDT, then unfroze them three hours later.
Binance Publishes New Proof-of-Reserves Snapshot Following October Attack
Binance said on November 2 that it had completed a zero-knowledge proof-of-reserves procedure for a snapshot taken October 31, following the exchange’s…
Binance hacker moves $798K in SOL into Privacy Cash mixer
The use of privacy mixers in laundering stolen crypto highlights ongoing challenges for regulators and the potential scrutiny on privacy tools.
Five Ways North Korea Breaks Into Crypto Firms—and How Binance Was Hacked
From AI deepfakes to poisoning code libraries: here's how North Korean hackers get inside crypto companies.
Solana’s Yakovenko calls phishing crypto’s biggest threat
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has warned that phishing and social engineering pose the biggest threat to crypto users, recommending a dedicated iOS device in Lockdown Mode paired with a multisignature wallet as a low-cost security setup. According to Yakovenko’s post…
North Korea Denies Involvement In Binance Hack-Questions the US
North Korea denies responsibility for the reported $6.3 billion Binance hack, rejecting the FBI’s attribution of the attack to a state-linked hacking group. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, described Washington’s allegations as politically motivated.
GitBook Revokes All Personal API Tokens After Breach
The company says an attack used AI agents and may have exposed integration credentials and questions submitted by documentation visitors.
Liquid restores BTC backing as Adam Back warns developers not to trust AI-suggested fixes
Following a September exploit that drained about $320 million in BTC and left a gap in its reserve, the Liquid Federation has now announced that it has restored full 1:1 Bitcoin for LBTC. The missing coins were reportedly supplied by Blockstream.
Bitcoin Price Rebounds From $76K Amid Sizable ETF Outflows, Liquidations
Bitcoin experienced volatile trading Tuesday, falling to $76,268 before recovering above $77,700 as investors weighed the fallout from the Binance hack and U.S. midterm election uncertainty.
Binance hack losses hit leveraged traders hardest, DayTrading.com CEO says
Leveraged trading amplifies risks during market volatility, highlighting the need for cautious leverage use and robust risk management strategies.
South Korea's president says country needs a ‘cybersecurity czar’ following $6.3 billion Binance hack
Lee Jae Myung said he wants a government-wide agency to tackle cyberattacks as AI raises security concerns across financial institutions and critical infrastructure.
Binance Says $6.34 Billion Hack Began With Fake Job Interview
Binance Says $6.34 Billion Hack Began With Fake Job Interview Binance’s incident report says the $6.34 billion Oct. 29 theft was a five-month campaign that began with a fake job interview and a poisoned developer tool.
CZ says rival exchanges helped Binance through its breach
The cooperation among rival exchanges highlights the necessity for collective security measures, impacting trust and stability in the crypto market.
Binance traces $6.3B hack to fake job interviews, compromised AI tool
Hackers exploited compromised employee computers and stolen credentials to breach Binance’s wallet infrastructure, according to the exchange’s investigation.
Binance says it blocked 57 suspected North Korea-linked threats
Binance says it blocked 57 suspected North Korea-linked cyber threats in 2026 and has replaced 98% of the tokens stolen in its $6.34 billion hack. Binance co-founder and co-CEO Yi He outlined the attempted intrusions in a Nov. 3 post…
Binance Hack: Crypto Exchange Reveals How Fake Job Interview Led to $6.3B Heist
Further details about the Binance hack have emerged, with the crypto exchange revealing how the hacker first infiltrated the organization and then socially engineered one of its engineers.