сегодня, the intersection of cryptocurrency and online gaming faces escalating security threats. Recent reports highlight a surge in crypto-related hacks targeting various platforms, impacting both users and developers.
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Notable Breaches and Vulnerabilities
- CoinDCX: A major security breach resulted in the loss of approximately 44 million.
- Pump.Fun: Streamer Raivo Plavnieks (Rastaland.TV) had his wallet hacked during a live stream, losing around 32,000.
- SBI Crypto: North Korean hackers siphoned 21 million.
- Shuffles: A third-party CRM provider breach compromised user data.
- Unity Technologies: A security patch was released to address a vulnerability that could expose crypto.
North Korean Involvement
Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic reports that North Korean hackers have stolen an all-time record amount this year, using methods like Tornado Cash to launder stolen Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Gaming Platforms at Risk
The growth of gaming platforms has been dramatic, but this growth also attracts malicious actors. Crypto gaming, in particular, has been testing the integration of in-game assets, making them lucrative targets for hacks and exploits.
