The privacy-focused Monero blockchain has suffered a 51% attack, meaning the network is not controlled by a single entity. XMR dropped just shy of 9% after developers flagged the event. On Aug. 12, Sergey Ivancheglo, known in the crypto community as “Come-from-Beyond” (CFB), claimed on X that Qubic had surpassed 51% of Monero’s network hash […]
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Key Notes A Qubic core developer, CFB, has an ongoing campaign disclosed as an intention to dominate Monero’s hashrate, active since May 2025. Respected names from the Monero community have called it a “PR stunt” to bring fear, uncertainty, and doubt related to XMR, arguing there are no real risks. Orphan blocks are normal occurrences
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In brief At least 3,500 websites are running a hidden Monero mining script delivered through a malicious injection chain. Attackers reused access from past campaigns, targeting unpatched sites and e-commerce servers. The malware keeps a low profile, limiting resource use to avoid triggering suspicion or security scans. Hackers have infected more than 3,500 websites with
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In brief Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has become a member of the Internet Watch Foundation, a nonprofit set up to address online child sexual abuse materials. In a 2024 report, the IWF found that cryptocurrencies were offered as a method of payment option on over 60% of child abuse websites with payment options. CSAM websites
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New CertiK estimates suggest about $364 million was lost through crypto hacks, scams and exploits in April alone. The cybersecurity firm says the vast majority of this total, $337 million, is related to phishing attacks. #CertiKStatsAlert 🚨 Combining all the incidents in April we’ve confirmed ~$364M lost to exploits, hacks and scams after ~$18.2m was
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Monero Price Jumps 50% Amid ‘Suspicious’ $330M BTC Transfer Read More »
Privacy blockchain Monero (XMR) jumped 51% on Monday—and on-chain investigators pointed to hackers laundering $330 million in stolen Bitcoin as the likely culprit. Early on Monday, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT highlighted a “suspicious transfer” made from a “potential victim” of 3,520 BTC (worth approximately $333 million). Soon after, the funds were swapped to XMR via multiple
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