8 stories tagged #crypto security

  1. Booz Allen Highlights Risks of Chinese AI in US Code Generation
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    Booz Allen Highlights Risks of Chinese AI in US Code Generation

    A Booz Allen report reveals Chinese AI models produce 130% more vulnerabilities in code for US government applications, emphasizing national security concerns.

    2d ago 1 min read
  2. Binance Introduces Withdraw Protection to Counter Crypto Coercion Attacks
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    Binance Introduces Withdraw Protection to Counter Crypto Coercion Attacks

    Binance's new security feature freezes on-chain withdrawals to combat a sharp rise in physical attacks targeting crypto holders.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Physical Crypto Attacks Surge 41%, Expanding Beyond Digital Threats to Home Invasions
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    Physical Crypto Attacks Surge 41%, Expanding Beyond Digital Threats to Home Invasions

    CertiK reports a sharp rise in 'wrench attacks' in 2026, with losses exceeding $101 million. The trend highlights a shift in crypto crime from on-chain exploits to physical coercion and kidnapping.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock to Combat Crypto 'Wrench Attacks'
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    Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock to Combat Crypto 'Wrench Attacks'

    Binance introduces a user-controlled withdrawal freeze called 'Withdraw Protection' to protect crypto holders from physical coercion.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Crypto Executives Bolster Security Amidst Surge in 'Wrench Attacks'
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    Crypto Executives Bolster Security Amidst Surge in 'Wrench Attacks'

    Prominent cryptocurrency figures are significantly increasing personal security measures due to a sharp rise in kidnap-and-ransom schemes, often termed 'wrench attacks,' targeting the wealthy in the digital asset space.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Ethereum Foundation Launches $1M Program to Subsidize Crypto Security Audits
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    Ethereum Foundation Launches $1M Program to Subsidize Crypto Security Audits

    The Ethereum Foundation introduces a $1 million subsidy program to make smart contract security audits more accessible, enhancing crypto security and reducing costs for developers.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Crypto Security: Self-Custody, Phishing, and Physical Threats Demand New Strategies
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    Crypto Security: Self-Custody, Phishing, and Physical Threats Demand New Strategies

    Expert Jameson Lopp outlines critical crypto security needs: self-custody, combating phishing, and addressing rising physical threats to digital asset holders.

    4mo ago 2 min read
  8. Address Poisoning: The Crypto Scam That Doesn't Need Your Private Keys
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    Address Poisoning: The Crypto Scam That Doesn't Need Your Private Keys

    Discover how address poisoning scams trick users into sending crypto to fake addresses, bypassing private key security and leading to millions in losses.

    4mo ago 2 min read