Revolut said it has received no direct ransom demands following a recent data breach. Certik analyst Jonathan Riss warned that mandatory know your customer (KYC) rules force platforms to store sensitive identity data, making them high-value targets for hackers. No Direct Demands Received, Revolut Says Revolut said it has not received direct contact from or […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara4h ago
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 15th, 2026, Chainwire. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) and CertiK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a long-term strategic partnership to advance cooperation on Digital Som security and digital asset oversight. The partnership brings CertiK into a central-bank environment shaped by stringent security, compliance, and operational requirements, […]
Bitcoin.com News•Media15 Sept
[PRESS RELEASE – Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 15th, 2026] The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) and CertiK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a long-term strategic partnership to advance cooperation on Digital Som security and digital asset oversight. The partnership brings CertiK into a central-bank environment shaped by stringent security, compliance, and […]
The Kyrgyz central bank has entered into a partnership with blockchain security firm Certik to establish a long-term framework to enhance the cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory oversight of the country’s digital currency. Framework for Cooperation The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) has entered into a strategic partnership with blockchain security firm Certik […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara15 Sept
This partnership could enhance Kyrgyzstan's digital asset security, potentially boosting investor confidence and fostering economic growth.
CryptoBriefing•Vivian Nguyen15 Sept
Security firms CertiK and PeckShield estimate losses of around $8.7 million after an attacker manipulated the collateral price of MAMO.
The Block•James Hunt27 Aug
Web3 security firm CertiK has identified an out-of-bounds (OOB) write vulnerability in the BitBox02 hardware wallet. BitBox disclosed and fixed the issue in its July Oeschinen security update, crediting CertiK researcher Guanxing Wen for reporting the vulnerability. The issue highlights that hardware wallet security extends beyond keeping private keys isolated
TheNewsCrypto•Sarala27 Aug
Ethereum client Besu remediated five security vulnerabilities discovered by Certik in version 26.7.1, released July 27. Certik’s Jialiang Chang highlighted that the “patch-first, details-later” model protects node operators against immediate N-day exploits by allowing staging and rollout before attack details become public. A ‘Patch-First’ Approach to Defender Advantage Developers behind the open-source Ethereum client Besu […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara24 Aug
Besu discloses five CertiK-found flaws after patching them in version 26.7.1, released July 27. Besu published detailed advisories on August 14 covering five Besu security vulnerabilities found by CertiK and fixed in version 26.7.1, released on July 27. The issues…
Ethereum client Besu has disclosed details of five security vulnerabilities identified by blockchain security firm CertiK, all of which were fixed in version 26.7.1 released on July 27. Besu is an open-source Ethereum execution client used on public and private networks. The issues ranged from Minor to Major severity and
TheNewsCrypto•Sarala21 Aug
A new report maps Brazil's push to bring its vast crypto market under formal supervision by October 30.
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, August 10th, 2026] LBank today announced the launch of the Crypto Resilience Initiative, an effort to support the security of its platform. As part of this initiative, LBank will continue to work with CertiK, the largest Web3 security services provider, through CertiK’s penetration testing services and LBank’s participation in CertiK’s […]
In response to recent events where AI agents escaped their sandboxes and attacked real-world targets, Kaijern Lau, Senior Director of Engineering at CertiK, believes the industry must prepare by increasing its investment in AI security as the blockchain industry becomes intertwined with AI. CertiK’s Kaijern Lau: AI Will Be Positive For Web3 Security, But Also […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko7 Aug
Violent kidnappings are emerging as a structural threat to participants in the crypto sector, with more than 50 wrench attacks materializing in the first half of 2026. Named after a popular xkcd webcomic, wrench attacks involve a criminal using violence, intimidation or confinement to compel a crypto holder to reveal their private keys or passwords. The […]
The Daily Hodl•Conor Devitt28 Jul
CertiK recorded roughly $124.1 million in losses and ransom demands in H1 2026, a measure of exposure rather than criminal profit.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright24 Jul
Physical attacks on crypto holders are increasingly happening at home, and France has become the epicenter, a new report finds.
Crypto home invasions rose to 20 in H1 2026 from one a year earlier, while France accounted for 33 of 52 verified wrench attacks, according to CertiK.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra23 Jul
Crypto wrench attacks reached 52 in H1 2026, with recorded financial exposure rising 1,079% to $124.1 million, according to a CertiK report.
CertiK recommends limiting public information that connects a person’s identity, location or routine to their crypto holdings.
The Block•RT Watson22 Jul
Crypto wrench attacks surged in 2026, causing $124M in losses. Bitcoin above $54K by July 23, 2026 at 99.9% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Jul