cybersecurity

R0AR's $1R0R Hack: What Happened & How They're Fighting Back

R0AR's $1R0R Hack: What Happened & How They're Fighting Back

The realm of crypto is full of new opportunities and excitement, but with new opportunities come new risks. Security breaches and exploits are a sad reality that everyone is confronting these days. Being aware of these larger occurrences and how projects are addressing their impact is key. More recently, R0AR,...
HackersTent Recovers Millions in Stolen Crypto, Boasts High Success Rate

HackersTent Recovers Millions in Stolen Crypto, Boasts High Success Rate

Fast forward to 2025, where digital currency use is just as widespread, but cyber thievery is more advanced. Victims of crypto heists often find themselves in a maze of complex technology and international jurisdictions, with little hope of recovering their assets. At least one company, HackersTent Recovery Service, has already...
Crypto Safety Net: How Zero-Knowledge Proofs Stop Hackers

Crypto Safety Net: How Zero-Knowledge Proofs Stop Hackers

At MetaBlock X, we know that winning in the crypto space means more than just buying low and selling high. It demands a strategic approach to security. And we’re going to ZKP school — like, really deep into ZK school — on zero-knowledge proofs. These robust systems safeguard your virtual...
Crypto Crime on the Rise Illicit Activity Set to Exceed $51 Billion in 2024

Crypto Crime on the Rise Illicit Activity Set to Exceed $51 Billion in 2024

The cryptocurrency landscape is at a decisive moment. Illicit activities like fraud and counterfeiting are increasing, with experts predicting their value will exceed $51 billion in 2024. This alarming increase not only proves a demand for more security measures but greater security awareness in the digital asset space.So far in...
Zoom's North Korea Hack Exposes Web3's Achilles Heel: Here's How to Fix It

Zoom's North Korea Hack Exposes Web3's Achilles Heel: Here's How to Fix It

The news broke: North Korean hackers exploited a Zoom call to target a Manta Network executive. Yet another crypto heist, likely the work of the Lazarus Group. There’s that one headline again, the one that makes you doubt everything you ever learned about Web3 security. This isn't just about Manta...
North Korean Hackers Exploit Zoom in Manta Network Breach

North Korean Hackers Exploit Zoom in Manta Network Breach

One executive of Manta Network recently became the target of an elaborate hack. The attackers had successfully exploited weaknesses on the Zoom platform, which created new fears about the security of this newfound remote work tool. In a rare attribution following the September breach, that North Korea was behind the...
Project Eleven's Quantum Bitcoin Crack? A Singaporean Perspective on Risk

Project Eleven's Quantum Bitcoin Crack? A Singaporean Perspective on Risk

Project Eleven’s quantum cracking challenge – 1 Bitcoin for cracking Bitcoin by 2026. It seems like the premise of a new sci-fi technothriller, right? As Singaporeans, we are justifiably proud of our technological prowess and economic resilience. For us, this high-stakes downstream risk assessment exercise warrants intense scrutiny. Is this...
Project Eleven Challenges Quantum Computing to Crack Bitcoin's Security

Project Eleven Challenges Quantum Computing to Crack Bitcoin's Security

We’re proud to have Project Eleven as our first One Step from Zero grantee—leading an effort to mitigate the risks quantum computing poses to Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. The project aims to evaluate and reinforce Bitcoin's resilience against future quantum attacks, raising critical questions about the cryptocurrency's long-term viability in an...
KiloEx Receives Partial Return of Funds After $7.5 Million Hack

KiloEx Receives Partial Return of Funds After $7.5 Million Hack

KiloEx, an Indian crypto exchange witnessed a hacker exploiting vulnerabilities to steal approximately $7.5 million from the company’s funds. The company temporarily suspended operations to assess damage and announced it was launching an investigation with the help of specialists from cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies. In an unexpected turn of...
KiloEx Hack: Was This a Brilliant White Hat Move or a Dangerous Precedent?

KiloEx Hack: Was This a Brilliant White Hat Move or a Dangerous Precedent?

The KiloEx hack. $7.5 million gone, then… poof!… returned. A digital Robin Hood? Or a wolf in sheep's clothing? KiloEx was willing to provide a nice “whitehat” bounty, avoidance of legal action, and a slap on the back. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?Security Through Intimidation: Is It Right?Let’s face it,...