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Prosecutors Recommend 18-Month Prison Term for Heather Morgan in Bitfinex Hack Case

Heather Morgan, known by her rap persona “Razzlekhan,” could land an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to laundering cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Prosecutors described her role…

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Supreme Court of India’s Youtube Channel Hacked to Promote XRP Scam

The Youtube channel of India’s Supreme Court was compromised, promoting a scam involving XRP cryptocurrency instead of its usual live hearings. The breach temporarily shut down the channel, but services…

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Binance Rejects Wazirx’s Claims — Denies Responsibility for Hack Consequences

Crypto exchange Binance has responded to accusations from Wazirx and Zettai about how its dispute with Wazirx affects user funds lost in the July cyberattack. The company insists that responsibility…

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Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has accelerated Phase 2 of INR withdrawals after a cyberattack on July 18. Initially scheduled for Sept. 9, eligible users can now withdraw up to 66%…

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Polygon’s Discord Channel Hacked; Admins Regain Control Amid Security Concerns

Polygon’s community Discord channel was compromised in a recent cyberattack, raising security concerns among users. The platform’s administrators have regained control and are working to restore the channel to its…

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Hackers Exploit McDonald’s Instagram to Promote Fake Grimace Coin, Netting $700,000 in Solana

Hackers recently took control of McDonald’s official Instagram account to promote a fraudulent Grimace meme coin, successfully scamming users out of $700,000 in Solana. The attackers also compromised the personal…

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7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors

Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a…

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Wazirx Announces FIR Filing Following Major Cyberattack

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has updated users about the recent cyberattack, confirming the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) to address the hack. Cofounder Nischal Shetty emphasized that a…

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Wazirx Claims INR Funds Unaffected by Cyberattack, Platform Secure

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the recent cyberattack resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty stated that the exchange is exploring…

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