Coverage of major security breaches, and lessons learned to help keep your assets safe.
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AI is making vulnerabilities easier to find, but experts warn public disclosures can expose users to theft and scams before fixes are available.
Liquid halted its bridge nodes and L-BTC transfers after the exploit, while the attackers demanded a software fix before returning the funds.
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ZachXBT says the planned platform could automatically reject requests from seven countries, citing poor cooperation from local authorities.
BitBox says existing wallet seeds remain safe, while a separate bootloader flaw required a successful phishing attack to exploit.
The service remains offline, while its new backers focus on repairing vulnerabilities and restoring swaps without a set restart date.
Researchers say AI is helping uncover serious security flaws in Bitcoin software, with experts privately alerting developers before attackers can exploit them.
No user funds were lost, with Boltz covering the losses, while its refund API and unilateral refund options remain available during the shutdown.
Attackers stole 1,367 BTC after a years-old RNG flaw weakened wallet seeds, and affected users are urged to create new recovery phrases and move funds.
Trezor says the flaw requires physical access, advanced lab equipment and device disassembly, with no known real-world exploits or risk to user funds.
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Lichtenstein stole nearly 120,000 BTC in 2016 (worth $71M then and over $10B today), with about 25,000 coins still missing despite a major DOJ recovery.
