cybersecurity

5 Ways Tech Can Win War on Crypto Crime Globally

5 Ways Tech Can Win War on Crypto Crime Globally

It’s the Wild West of the digital age, right? Billions go missing each year, gobbled up by rug pulls, phishing attacks and other complex cons. You read the news, you hear the ghost stories, and perhaps even know someone who’s been burned. It feels like a losing battle. Well guess...
Crypto Crime Fighters Leverage Tech to Combat Global Scams

Crypto Crime Fighters Leverage Tech to Combat Global Scams

Cryptocurrency fraud costs investors billions of dollars each year, but criminals are always improving their techniques. Illegal activities often occur in areas that are prone to hazards. They frequently use higher level laundering tactics, including mixers, to mask the source of their money. Firms such as CNC Intelligence and the...
Term Finance Recovers $1 Million After Oracle Misconfiguration

Term Finance Recovers $1 Million After Oracle Misconfiguration

Term Finance has already recovered well over $1 million. This follows an unfortunate oracle misconfiguration that lost millions on the critical newbie maker’s Treehouse (tETH) market due to ETH troubles. The attack, which reportedly took place on Saturday, led to loss of about $1.6 million worth of ETH at origination....
Loopscale's $5.8M Hack: What Went Wrong & What It Means for Solana

Loopscale's $5.8M Hack: What Went Wrong & What It Means for Solana

MetaBlock X is dedicated to giving you the strategic advantage you require to cut through the noise and govern the ever-evolving terrain of the crypto universe. The recent $5.8 million hack of Loopscale is the latest example of critical weaknesses in the decentralized finance ecosystem. This unfortunate event should be...
Coinbase CISO: $300M Lost! Can YOU Beat Crypto Scams?

Coinbase CISO: $300M Lost! Can YOU Beat Crypto Scams?

The world of cryptocurrency, though filled with amazing opportunity, is unfortunately also filled with scammers. Recently, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Coinbase revealed a staggering statistic: a loss of $300 million due to crypto scams. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive threat landscape and...
ClipBanker Malware Targets Cryptocurrency Transactions Through Clipboard Manipulation

ClipBanker Malware Targets Cryptocurrency Transactions Through Clipboard Manipulation

ClipBanker is a Clip Banking malware which secretly monitors, collects and modifies clipboard information within infected devices. This malware is a manifestation of that larger clipboard hijackers malware family. It would be a dangerous and damaging blow to the cryptocurrency community. Cybercriminals take advantage of this technique to silently replace...
Bybit's $390M Crypto Black Hole: Mixers, P2P, and Lazarus Group

Bybit's $390M Crypto Black Hole: Mixers, P2P, and Lazarus Group

The world of cryptocurrency, though filled with opportunities for innovation and financial independence, has proven to be a breeding ground for malicious activity. The recent Bybit hack is a timely reminder of this unfortunate reality. Hackers illegally drained a record-breaking $390 million in the first half of 2022 alone and...
Artificial Intelligence Fortifies Cryptocurrency Security Amid Rising Cyber Threats

Artificial Intelligence Fortifies Cryptocurrency Security Amid Rising Cyber Threats

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game when it comes to cryptocurrency security, providing robust tools to fight increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. AI-powered tools are doing this already, actively flagging attacks as they’re occurring—not after the fact. They simplify user identity verification processes and increase the security posture of digital...
Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Commvault Command Center

Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Commvault Command Center

On May 25, a critical vulnerability was found in Commvault’s Command Center environment. The vulnerability, rated the highest severity CVSS 10, would lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. This weakness is a terrible danger. It would completely breach the Command Center itself, leaking sensitive information and interrupting vital command center...
Commvault Under Attack! Patch NOW or Risk Total System Takeover

Commvault Under Attack! Patch NOW or Risk Total System Takeover

As our digital world rapidly expands, so do the threats to our data security at an alarming new level of sophistication. MetaBlock X is issuing an urgent warning to all Commvault users: a critical vulnerability has been identified that could lead to a complete system takeover. You should be moving...