Tag: Heist

KuCoin’s 5 Million Heist: Inside One of Singapore’s Largest Hacks  

KuCoin’s $285 Million Heist: Inside One of Singapore’s Largest Hacks  

On September 25, 2020, KuCoin with millions in digital assets, marking one of history’s largest exchange breaches. Stolen funds included Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, shaking investor trust. By morning, CEO Johnny Lyu halted withdrawals, vowing full reimbursement. At the same time, blockchain trackers scrambled to trace the loot. How Hackers Breached KuCoin’s Vaults The attackers exploited KuCoin’s hot wallet private…

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Euler Finance’s 7M Hack: A Protocol’s Worst Nightmare

Euler Finance’s $197M Hack: A Protocol’s Worst Nightmare

In March 2023, Euler Finance, a star in decentralised finance (DeFi), faced a crisis that threatened its existence. An attacker syphoned $197 million overnight through a flaw hidden in its code. The breach stunned users and experts alike, raising urgent questions: Could a platform once deemed secure recover? And why did the hacker return most of the funds? The answers…

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