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Joe Grand: Hacking Crypto Wallets for Good
Joe Grand, also known as "Kingpin," is a computer engineer, hardware hacker, and tech YouTuber. Using his knowledge and skills, Grand can build technologies and crack systems. Among the crypto community, he is famous for successful cases of hacking crypto wallets and helping clients regain control over their cryptocurrencies. First-Ever Conviction for Smart Contract Hacking: Stage is Set
On April 12th, a former senior security engineer for a major international tech company was sentenced to three years in prison. His crimes involved the hacking of two decentralized cryptoexchanges, as well as the theft of over $12 million in digital assets. 
Security breach at Exactly protocol
The Exactly Protocol has suffered a hacking attack. Running on the Optimism blockchain, this lending DeFi platform was targeted by malefactors who stole over 4300 ETH, totaling approximately $7.3 million.
Both BlockSec and Beosin security agencies have corroborated the theft. The hackers reportedly found and exploited a weak point in the platform's smart contracts, although the finer details are still under wraps.
UPD: The team at Exactly Protocol would declare a $700,000 reward for any leads on the hacker, should they not receive a response from the malefactor by the end of August 22nd.
"You can return the funds, minus a 10% fee to you, without worries about us coming after you," the Exactly team conveyed in their message. Bit-Knox Bunker: The Cold Storage Fortress Protecting Your Crypto
With cyber threats growing more sophisticated and hacking attacks on crypto exchanges and wallets becoming more frequent, securing digital assets is more crucial than ever. The underground Bit-Knox bunker in the Swiss Alps offers one of the most secure (and exclusive) solutions. 
The Fall of Chivo: Hackers Leak More Data
CiberInteligenciaSV, the hacking group behind the security breach of El Salvador's state-run Bitcoin wallet Chivo, has started leaking portions of the app's source code. They had already disclosed the personal information of almost all adult users in El Salvador (5.1 million people) who downloaded the wallet. LockBit Hack: Everything You Need to Know
LockBit is one of the most deployed ransomware globally. This hacking group has compromised thousands of entities, spanning financial institutions, logistics companies, and healthcare organizations. These victims are now backed by an international law enforcement task force called Operation Cronos. Connext's Airdrop Sabotaged
After launching its new token, NEXT, Connext experienced a Sybil attack during the airdrop phase.
A perpetrator managed to acquire $38,000 in tokens, which were earmarked for genuine users.
Notably, Connext is a protocol built for the secure transfer of both assets and data across different networks.
Interestingly, the project’s prior efforts to implement an anti-Sybil program proved to be ineffective in preventing the hacking attempt. Atomic Wallet faces class-action lawsuit over a $100 million hack
Atomic Wallet has landed in legal hot waters. This development comes after a hacking event that wiped out more than $100 million.
The claimants assert that the developers neither informed the users about the security vulnerability nor contacted law enforcement after the breach.
Many prosperous investors, some having affiliations with Russia, are included in the court case. Social Engineering in Crypto: Top 5 Fraud Schemes
A recent hacking incident has highlighted that while fraudsters' tactics may vary technically, their underlying principles are remarkably consistent. In today’s digital landscape, recognizing emerging scam tactics is an essential skill for any crypto users. 
PlayDapp Endures Double Hack Disaster
PlayDapp, the cryptocurrency gaming platform, is reeling from a massive $290 million token loss following two hacking incidents in just one week. The initial breach was on February 9, where a hacker managed to mint 200 million PLA tokens, valued at $36.5 million, presumably by cracking into the developers' private key. 