Aztec Exploited for $2M+: Even Privacy ZK-Rollups Break at the Bridge
On June 18, 2026, Aztec Network — a privacy-focused zero-knowledge rollup — lost more than $2 million in an exploit of its Private Rollup Bridge. The ...
DeFi Security
16 articles on DeFi Security — blockchain security, crypto safety, and Web3 intelligence.
May 2026 Crypto Hack Recap: When Stolen Keys Beat Broken Code
After April's record-shattering $651 million, May 2026 looked almost calm: about $68 million stolen. But the headline number hides the real story. For...
Another Bridge Falls: The Verus–Ethereum Exploit and Why Cross-Chain Keeps Bleeding
On May 18, 2026, the Verus–Ethereum bridge was drained of 1,625 ETH — roughly $3.44 million. It is a comparatively small loss by 2026 standards, and t...
April 2026: The Worst Month for Crypto Hacks in History — $651M Stolen, 30 Exploits
April 2026 is now officially the most destructive month in cryptocurrency history: 30 confirmed exploits, approximately $651 million stolen, and North...
Wasabi Protocol's $4.5M Hack: The Admin Key Problem DeFi Refuses to Solve
On April 30, Wasabi Protocol — a perpetuals trading platform on Ethereum and Base — was drained of $4.55 million after attackers compromised its deplo...
The Drift Protocol Hack: How North Korea Played the Long Game for $285 Million
On April 1, 2026, attackers drained $285 million from Drift Protocol in 12 minutes — the culmination of a six-month operation in which North Korean op...
Why Cross-Chain Bridges Keep Getting Hacked: Anatomy of Web3's Most Dangerous Attack Surface
The CrossCurve $3M exploit is just the latest in a pattern that has cost the crypto industry billions. Here's why bridges remain such tempting—and......
January 2026's Crypto Hack Epidemic: $370 Million Stolen as Phishing Eclipses Protocol Exploits
A month that exposed the industry's true vulnerability: not code, but humans January 2026 will be remembered as one of cryptocurrency's darkest months...
Smart Contract Vulnerabilities: Lessons from Recent Hacks
Explore smart contract vulnerabilities with lessons from recent hacks like the $625M Ronin exploit. Learn auditing and secure coding best practices fo...
DeFi Innovations: New Protocols and Security Challenges
Discover DeFi’s 2024 innovations—yield farming, cross-chain solutions, and AI protocols—and the security risks they face...
Common Tactics Used in Crypto Rug Pulls in 2024
Introduction Rug pulls continue to be a significant threat in the cryptocurrency landscape, causing substantial financial losses and eroding trust in ...
Navigating the Troubled Waters: A Review of Crypto, NFT, and DeFi Security Challenges in 2023
Introduction: The year 2023 has been tumultuous for the cryptocurrency, Non-Fungible Token (NFT), and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sectors, marred by ...
Unraveling the Achilles Heel of Web 3.0: Smart Contract Vulnerabilities
Introduction: Smart contracts, the backbone of many Web 3.0 functionalities, represent a significant innovation in the way we interact and transact in...
Sandwich Attacks in Crypto: A Detailed and Technical Guide
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, so do the methods that malicious actors use to exploit it. Sandwich attacks have emerged as one such...
Emerging Crypto Attacks: Sandwich Attacks, Smart Contract Exploits, and More
The cryptocurrency ecosystem, despite its many benefits, has not been immune to malicious actors and various types of attacks. As the technology evolv...
Smart Contract Security: Common Vulnerabilities and How to Prevent Them
Summary: Uncover the common vulnerabilities in smart contracts and practical solutions to prevent them. This article will provide an overview of smart...