# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Theft

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SagaEVM Chain Exploit Sees $7M Drained, Funds Moved to Ethereum

On January 21, the SagaEVM chain, part of the Saga Layer-1 ecosystem, was paused following a security exploit. The team identified the attacker’s wallet and confirmed approximately $7 million in assets were stolen, with some funds bridged to Ethereum and converted to ETH or other tokens. The chain was halted at block height 6,593,800 to prevent further unauthorized transfers. The attack involved contract deployments, cross-chain interactions, and rapid liquidity withdrawals. Saga is working with exchanges to blacklist the address and is conducting a forensic investigation. The exploit affected SagaEVM and related EVM environments, but the mainnet and validator security remained uncompromised.

TheNewsCrypto01/22 11:22

SagaEVM Chain Exploit Sees $7M Drained, Funds Moved to Ethereum

TheNewsCrypto01/22 11:22

Inside the $282mln ZachXBT investigation – How stolen Bitcoin hit Tornado Cash

In a major social engineering attack on January 10th, an attacker stole over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin from a single victim by impersonating Trezor support and tricking them into revealing their seed phrase. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT and security firm PeckShield tracked the stolen funds as the attacker used THORChain—a decentralized, non-KYC protocol—to move approximately $71 million across blockchains. The funds were then obscured using Tornado Cash mixer and swapped into privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero. The theft occurred amid broader market declines, highlighting how social manipulation and cross-chain protocols are increasingly exploited for large-scale laundering.

ambcrypto01/20 06:02

Inside the $282mln ZachXBT investigation – How stolen Bitcoin hit Tornado Cash

ambcrypto01/20 06:02

Crypto User Loses $282M In Social Engineering Attack — Details

A crypto user suffered one of the largest social engineering attacks in history, losing over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10, 2026. The victim was tricked into sharing their seed phrase, allowing the attacker to drain their hardware wallet. The exploiter quickly moved the funds across multiple networks, converting a significant portion into Monero (XMR), causing its price to surge to nearly $800. The stolen assets were also bridged via THORChain, reigniting debates on censorship-resistant cross-chain protocols. While some suspected state involvement, investigators ruled out North Korea. Security firm ZeroShadow confirmed the attacker impersonated Trezor support and managed to freeze around $700,000 in assets. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the digital asset space.

bitcoinist01/18 23:31

Crypto User Loses $282M In Social Engineering Attack — Details

bitcoinist01/18 23:31

Hackers and Scammers Stole $4 Billion in Cryptocurrencies in 2025

In 2025, hackers and fraudsters stole over $4 billion in cryptocurrencies, a 34.2% increase compared to the $3.01 billion stolen in 2024, according to analytics firm PeckShieldAlert. The total damage exceeded $4.04 billion, with $2.67 billion (a 24.2% annual increase) attributed to hacks and $1.37 billion (a 64.2% increase) to fraud cases. A strategic shift was noted towards a rise in scams utilizing social engineering methods, such as psychological manipulation to trick victims into revealing confidential information, which accounted for 12% of the losses. The most significant single incident was the $1.4 billion hack of the Bybit exchange in February of the previous year. An additional 22% of losses came from scams, including 'rug pulls' and pseudo-crypto investment schemes. Another key change was the increasing share of centralized services among the affected platforms. Their share of losses grew from just over 35% in 2023 to around 45% in 2024, and exceeded 70% in 2025. Only about $334.9 million of the stolen funds were frozen or returned during the year, a decrease from the $488.5 million recovered in 2024.

RBK-crypto01/13 12:39

Hackers and Scammers Stole $4 Billion in Cryptocurrencies in 2025

RBK-crypto01/13 12:39

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

Rising global thefts and frauds targeting high-value Pokémon cards, such as armed robberies in Los Angeles and Hong Kong, highlight systemic risks in the physical collectibles market. As these items become increasingly financialized, traditional transaction methods—relying on in-person meetings, private trust, and community trades—are exposing participants to heightened personal and fraud risks. The market’s infrastructure has failed to keep pace with the liquidity and cross-regional nature of these assets. While local card shops are enhancing security measures, such as improved surveillance and formalized transaction processes, these efforts remain limited to specific locations and cannot scale globally. In response, some projects are exploring blockchain-based solutions to introduce verifiable ownership, custody, and transfer mechanisms. For instance, platforms like Renaiss on BNB Chain are developing specialized smart contracts that link physical cards to on-chain NFTs through certified custodians, binding asset status and location to enable secure, borderless trading. However, merely tokenizing cards without robust, transparent custody and verification does not address real-world risks. The evolution toward on-chain systems aims to provide a foundational layer of trust—enabling validation, reducing physical delivery risks, and clarifying accountability. Not every collector may adopt full blockchain integration, but the market grows increasingly dependent on such infrastructure to ensure safety, authentication, and liquidity as collectibles transition into high-stakes digital assets.

marsbit01/13 09:31

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

marsbit01/13 09:31

North Korean Hackers Celebrate a 'Fat Year': Record $2.02 Billion Stolen in 2025, Money Laundering Cycle Approximately 45 Days

North Korean hackers set a record in 2025, stealing $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency, a 51% increase from 2024, despite a decrease in the number of attacks. Their cumulative thefts now total at least $6.75 billion. They achieved this by conducting fewer but more sophisticated attacks, often through infiltrating crypto services with IT workers or using complex impersonation strategies against executives. The overall crypto industry suffered over $3.4 billion in stolen funds. A key trend is the extreme concentration of losses, with the top three hacks accounting for 69% of the total. The disparity between the largest attack and the median hack reached a record 1000x. North Korean actors exhibited distinct money laundering patterns, heavily favoring Chinese OTC services, cross-chain bridges, and mixers. Their laundering cycle for major heists is approximately 45 days, moving through stages of immediate layering, initial consolidation, and final cash-out. Simultaneously, individual wallet thefts surged to 158,000 incidents affecting 80,000 users, though the total value stolen ($713 million) decreased. In a positive development, DeFi hacking losses remained low despite increased Total Value Locked (TVL), indicating improved security measures are having a significant impact. A case study of the Venus Protocol demonstrated effective real-time threat detection and fund recovery.

marsbit01/10 03:10

North Korean Hackers Celebrate a 'Fat Year': Record $2.02 Billion Stolen in 2025, Money Laundering Cycle Approximately 45 Days

marsbit01/10 03:10

Notorious Bitcoin Hacker Released Years Early, Credits Trump

Ilya Lichtenstein, the central figure in the 2016 Bitfinex hack involving the theft of 120,000 bitcoin, has been released from federal custody after serving only about 14 months of his five-year sentence. He credited his early release to the First Step Act, a prison-reform law signed by former President Donald Trump in 2018. Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy, was placed on home confinement after qualifying for time credits and program participation. The case, which involved billions in stolen crypto assets, saw the recovery of over 90% of the funds by authorities. His release has sparked debate over sentencing fairness in high-value cybercrime cases.

bitcoinist01/05 06:02

Notorious Bitcoin Hacker Released Years Early, Credits Trump

bitcoinist01/05 06:02

$2M Crypto Stolen in Fake Coinbase Support Social Engineering Scam

An alleged scammer posing as a Coinbase support employee stole over $2 million in cryptocurrency using social engineering tactics. The fraudster contacted victims through platforms like Telegram and fake support chats, gaining their trust to trick them into revealing sensitive account details or authorizing transactions to wallets he controlled. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT identified the scammer by analyzing Telegram screenshots, social media posts, and on-chain transactions. The scam relied on impersonation rather than hacking, using spoofed emails and accounts to appear legitimate. Coinbase emphasizes that its official support will never ask for passwords, 2FA codes, or request funds to external wallets. Previous incidents involved compromised support agents leaking customer data for scams. Investors are advised to use hardware wallets, avoid sharing personal information, and verify support through official channels to protect against such evolving threats.

TheNewsCrypto12/30 10:08

$2M Crypto Stolen in Fake Coinbase Support Social Engineering Scam

TheNewsCrypto12/30 10:08

Crypto Crime Escalates: Chainalysis Data Shows Over $3.4 Billion Stolen This Year

Chainalysis reports that cryptocurrency theft has surged, with over $3.4 billion stolen so far in 2025, exceeding previous years. A significant shift in attack methods has occurred, with personal wallet compromises rising dramatically. Although private key compromises are less frequent, they account for the vast majority of stolen value. North Korean (DPRK) hackers were responsible for a record $2.02 billion in thefts, a 51% increase from the prior year, despite fewer attacks. Their tactics have evolved to include infiltrating crypto services and conducting fake job interviews to steal credentials. While the number of theft incidents and victims has increased, the average amount stolen per victim has decreased.

bitcoinist12/19 10:22

Crypto Crime Escalates: Chainalysis Data Shows Over $3.4 Billion Stolen This Year

bitcoinist12/19 10:22

Behind Cryptocurrency 'Thefts and Scams': Why Does Civil Relief Frequently Encounter Obstacles?

Behind the surge in cryptocurrency "thefts and scams", why does civil relief frequently hit roadblocks? This article explores the legal challenges through two representative cases. In Case 1, a company paid 800,000 USDT to a Chinese employee of an overseas exchange for a listing service, only to have the employee disappear. Despite cross-border complexities and initial police refusal to accept the report (citing the company’s foreign status and claims that crypto "is not protected by law"), lawyers eventually secured case acceptance by invoking criminal procedure rules and citing regulatory recognition of virtual assets as property. However, formal立案 (case filing) is still pending. Case 2 involved a woman scammed into transferring over RMB 3 million to a USDT exchanger for a fake investment. While police quickly arrested the exchanger, the main scammer remained abroad. The exchanger was released due to lack of criminal intent, and a civil lawsuit against them for unjust enrichment was rejected at filing. The judge indicated that even if accepted, such cases rarely succeed. The analysis highlights key obstacles: the "criminal procedure takes precedence" principle often blocks civil suits until criminal proceedings conclude; if a criminal judgment orders restitution, further civil claims are barred; and bypassing criminal reporting to file civilly usually results in the case being referred back to police, wasting time. Ultimately, when crypto crimes are involved, civil relief is extremely difficult. The more viable path remains criminal prosecution, despite its own challenges, as civil victories are exceptionally rare in practice.

marsbit12/09 19:39

Behind Cryptocurrency 'Thefts and Scams': Why Does Civil Relief Frequently Encounter Obstacles?