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Preventing Large-Scale Crypto Hacks: Key Security Measures for Exchanges
Key security measures exchanges can take to prevent large-scale hacks and best practices for securing digital assets.
Bybit Hack: Leveraging Transparency for Collaboration in the Wake of Record-Breaking Theft
We look at how the near-$1.5 billion Bybit exploit occurred, the attackers’ link to the DPRK, and how we are collaborating to help recover funds.
2025 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Volumes Portend Record Year as On-Chain Crime Becomes Increasingly Diverse and Professionalized
Get the latest on key 2025 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including stolen funds, scams, ransomware, and more.
$2.2 Billion Stolen from Crypto Platforms in 2024, but Hacked Volumes Stagnate Toward Year-End as DPRK Slows Activity Post-July
Nearly $2.2 billion worth of crypto funds were stolen from hacks in 2024. In the biggest hack, more than $300 million was stolen from one group.
2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder
In part 1 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime update, we examine how illicit on-chain activity dropped 20% YTD but stolen funds and ransomware are rising.
Case Study: Tracking On-Chain Activities of Suspected FTC Impersonators
Read our blog to learn more about crypto-related impersonation scams and how you can protect yourself from this suspicious activity.
2024 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report Preview – Ep. 97
In episode 97, the Crypto Crime Report has been released. The Chainalysis team joins to discuss interesting trends, Darknet markets, and more.
Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Rises
Read to learn about 2023 crypto hacking trends, including DeFi attack vectors and activity of North Korea-affiliated cyber criminals.
Chainalysis in Action: Department of Justice Announces Second-Largest Ever Crypto Seizure, with $3.36 Billion in Bitcoin Seized from Silk Road Hacker
In November 2021, IRS-CI agents armed with Chainalysis seized $3.36 Billion in Bitcoin from Silk Road hacker James Zhong. Learn how here.
Inside the iSpoof Blockchain Investigation: This Fraud Tool Helped Scammers Steal Over £100 Million
On May 19, 2023, Tejay Fletcher, the administrator behind the fraud-enabling website iSpoof, was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for stealing millions from victims in a banking scam. Read to learn more about iSpoof, the Metropolitan Police Service's coordinated investigation, and an analysis of related on-chain activity.
Lessons from $11 Billion in Recovered Cryptocurrency: The Industry Needs Proper Incident Response
With $11 billion in recovered cryptocurrency, the industry needs proper incident response solutions. Here's what we've learned since launching our solution.
The $80 Million Qubit Hack Likely the Work of North Korea-linked Cybercriminals
Read our blog to learn how North Korean hackers exploited cross-chain bridge Qubit, then laundered funds via mixers and other crypto services.
$197 Million Stolen: Euler Finance Flash Loan Attack Explained [UPDATED 4/6/23]
On March 13, 2023, hackers stole $197 million from DeFi protocol Euler Finance. Learn how the attacker did it using flash loans here.
Oracle Manipulation Attacks are Rising, Creating a Unique Concern for DeFi
Oracle manipulation attacks are rising and creating a unique concern for DeFi. We break down the Mango Makets exploit and price oracle manipulation attacks.
2022 Biggest Year Ever For Crypto Hacking with $3.8 Billion Stolen, Primarily from DeFi Protocols and by North Korea-linked Attackers
Crypto hacking had its biggest year ever in 2022 with $3.8 billion stolen primarily from DeFi protocols and largely conducted by North Korean-linked hackers.
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