CoinDCX loses $44 mn to hackers. Why are…

[ad_1] What happened and how, and why are crypto platforms especially susceptible to breaches? Mint explains. What happened?On 19 July, CoinDCX, India’s second-largest crypto exchange, suffered a cyberattack that cost it $44.2-million. The breach occurred…

Iranian-backed hackers go to work after U.S. strikes

[ad_1] Hackers backing Tehran have targeted U.S. banks, defence contractors and oil industry companies following American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — but so far have not caused widespread disruptions to critical infrastructure or the…

Hackers say they wiped out USD 90 million…

[ad_1] Dubai, Jun 19 (AP) Hackers with possible links to Israel have drained more than USD 90 million from Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to blockchain analytics firms. The group that claimed responsibility for…

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions…

[ad_1] Getty ImagesHackers thought to be working for the North Korean regime have successfully cashed out at least $300m (£232m) of their record-breaking $1.5bn crypto heist. The criminals, known as Lazarus Group, swiped the huge…

US charges Chinese hackers who targeted government dissidents

[ad_1] Annabelle LiangBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUS prosecutors have charged 12 Chinese nationals for being part of an alleged hacking scheme, which sold data of US-based dissidents to the Chinese government.The "state-sponsored" operation also targeted government agencies…

US charges 2 Chinese officials, 10 hackers for…

[ad_1] US justice department on Tuesday Charged ten Chinese hackers along with two Chinese law enforcement officers in a cyberespionage campaign targeting dissidents, news organizations and federal agencies.According to the justice department, the hacking activities…