$4.5M Recovered After Exploit Thanks to Chain Retrieval In a major win for crypto security, Chain Retrieval has recovered $4.5 million in stolen crypto. The team negotiated directly with a hacker who exploited a smart contract. The incident targeted a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and resulted in millions drained within minutes. Thanks to quick action, […]
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A Costly Mistake Leaves User Nearly $1M Short. In a devastating turn of events, a crypto user recently lost $908,000 worth of digital assets after falling victim to a sophisticated phishing scam. The attack involved a fake version of a commonly used blockchain tool, resulting in the complete drain of the victim’s wallet. The hacker
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Chain Retrieval Recovers $2.4M in DeFi Smart Contract Breach Chain Retrieval, a top Web3 asset recovery protocol, has recovered $2.4 million in client funds after a smart contract exploit earlier this month. The incident impacted several DeFi users and raised major concerns about safety and fund recovery. But Chain Retrieval moved quickly. The team started
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In a massive security incident, users of Cinkciarz, a well-known Polish crypto exchange, have reported losses totaling over $30 million in digital assets. The attack marks one of the largest crypto thefts in Poland to date. The breach came to light earlier this week when several users flagged missing balances and unauthorized wallet activity. Within
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CDARI and Veritas Partner to Strengthen On-Chain Security CDARI, a blockchain cybersecurity research institute, has formed a strategic partnership with Veritas, a Web3 risk intelligence platform, to boost on-chain security across decentralized networks. The mission is clear: prevent crypto losses before they occur. The two companies will merge their technologies to offer real-time risk monitoring,
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Chain Retrieval Aims to Recover $3.1B in DeFi and Web3 Losses In a bold move to restore confidence in the Web3 space, Chain Retrieval has announced a global effort to track and recover $3.1 billion lost to DeFi and Web3 exploits over the last 18 months. From phishing attacks to smart contract flaws, crypto users
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A new and alarming phishing scam is targeting Coinbase users, with attackers posing as official support agents during live phone calls. These scammers use social engineering tactics to sound convincing, often warning of “suspicious activity” on your account. In reality, they walk users through a fake security process designed to steal login credentials and two-factor
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US Moves to Claim $2.4M in Bitcoin From Ransomware Seizure The US government is taking legal steps to claim $2.4 million in Bitcoin seized from a ransomware group tied to global cyberattacks. Federal prosecutors confirmed that the assets were recovered through a coordinated blockchain investigation involving multiple agencies and cybersecurity firms. The seized Bitcoin was
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In a shocking new scam, a hacker tricked a crypto user into using a tampered hardware wallet, leading to a complete loss of digital assets. The incident has raised serious concerns about the security of third-party wallet providers and highlights how Chain Retrieval tools can help in tracing and recovering stolen crypto. The victim purchased
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$11M in Crypto Vanishes in Sophisticated Multi-Step Scam Hackers have stolen $11 million in crypto assets in what investigators describe as a highly complex, multi-phase attack. The scheme targeted unsuspecting DeFi users and manipulated them through phishing links, fake apps, and hidden smart contract traps. The attackers tricked victims into connecting wallets to a deceptive
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