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In-Crypto has 52 stories on security, from August 12, 2026 to October 4, 2026. Most of them run in Technology and Regulation. Often covered alongside Bitcoin, hack, regulation.
Base: Storage Breach Results in Theft of 1,783 ETH (Approx. $6M)A storage breach on the Base network led to the theft of 1,783 ETH (about $6 million). The protocol associated with the stolen funds has not been discGreek Police Detain 17 in FXO Crypto Pyramid Scheme CaseGreek police have detained 17 people, including 9 military personnel, in the FXO crypto pyramid scheme case, which involved over 10,000 participants aMinecraft: Database with Data of 18 Million Players Listed on DarknetA database with 18 million Minecraft player records, including logins, emails, and password hashes, is for sale on the darknet. No Mojang or MicrosoftUkraine Economic Security Bureau seizes over 630 million UAHThe Ukraine Economic Security Bureau uncovered a shadow financial network, seizing over 630 million UAH ($14 million) in cash during more than 30 searRussian Interior Ministry warns of iPhone phishing and crypto paymentsThe Russian Interior Ministry has warned iPhone users about a new scam: fake crypto purchase notifications lead to phishing sites and call centers thaCore Lightning warns of attacks on outdated Bitcoin nodesCore Lightning urged operators of nodes running version 26.06.7 or earlier to update immediately after reports of attacks on unpatched Bitcoin LightniMinistry of Digital Development: 400,000 km of fiber to be replaced by 2030The Ministry of Digital Development says over 50% of trunk fiber lines are over 25 years old. By 2030, more than 400,000 km must be replaced at a costMetaMask Reports Security Incident, Withdraws ValidatorsMetaMask reported a security incident affecting part of its infrastructure. No threat to wallets has been detected. The company is withdrawing affecteAiden Pleterski to Defend Himself in $30M Fraud Trial on October 5On October 5, Aiden Pleterski will appear before an Ontario court on fraud and money laundering charges involving about $30M. The trial is expected toZano Rolls Back Blockchain by One Month Due to Gateway Addresses VulnerabilityZano rolled back its blockchain by one month and relaunched at block 3,833,000 after a Gateway Addresses vulnerability allowed unauthorized ZANO and fBitget to Resume Withdrawals: BTC on September 28, ETH on 29th, USDT on 30thBitget will reopen withdrawals: BTC on September 28, ETH on the 29th, USDT on the 30th, and all other assets from October 2. The vulnerability has beeMagic Eden: White Hat Moves 3,832 NFTs From Hundreds of WalletsA white hat hacker moved 3,832 NFTs from hundreds of wallets via Magic Eden at 0 ETH. The NFTs are promised to be returned. The vulnerability is not yRosfinmonitoring: Over 80 Banks Connected to Transparent BlockchainRosfinmonitoring reports that more than 80 Russian banks now use the Transparent Blockchain system to monitor crypto transactions, up from 5 at the enBitget: Mass Withdrawals and Transaction DelaysBitget is experiencing mass withdrawals, with users reporting transaction processing delays on the platform following a previously reported hack.US and Iran Discuss Opening Hormuz, 10 Ships on September 23US and Iran discuss opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the blockade. On September 23, 10 ships passed through the strait; US Central Command repStarkWare: Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Now Costs $66 (–79%)StarkWare reduced the estimated cost of preparing a quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction to $66, down 79% from the initial $320, after 62 optimizations inTyumen Resident Sentenced to 8 Years for 130 Telegram StarsA Tyumen resident received 8 years in a high-security prison for 130 paid Telegram stars totaling 293 rubles, with investigators treating the paymentsMVD: Fraudsters 'Sell' Digital Rubles at a 'Favorable' RateMVD warns of scammers offering digital rubles at a 'favorable' rate. Central Bank reports no confirmed cases. Nearly 200,000 accounts in 3 weeks, 36 bEU Regulators: Quantum Computers Threaten CryptographyEBA, EIOPA, and ESMA warn quantum computing could undermine blockchain cryptography. Google Quantum AI says 20x fewer qubits needed for an attack.Zcash: November NU7 Upgrade May Freeze Sprout FundsThe Zcash NU7 upgrade in November will disable v4 transactions, potentially making Sprout pool funds unspendable. Testnet Oct 6, decision Oct 20, mainRosfinmonitoring Proposes 5-Day Account Freezes for Data MatchesRosfinmonitoring proposes blocking bank accounts for up to 5 business days if owner data matches that of a person whose funds are frozen; blockings maColdcard White Hats Rescue 40% of BTC in Second Exploit Wave—52 BTC EvacuatedWhite hat hackers intercepted about 40% of BTC moved in the second Coldcard exploit wave, securing 52 BTC in a Wyoming trust for victims.SlowMist Flags FomoPeek iOS App Stealer: Seed Phrase and Key LeaksSlowMist found a stealer in the FomoPeek iOS app, intercepting seed phrases and leaking private keys. Devices on iOS 12.0–18.7 & 26.0–26.1, versions 1French Family Held Hostage for €40,000 in Crypto RansomIn Venden-le-Vieil, France, four masked men broke in and forced a family to transfer €40,000 in crypto during a late-night home invasion on September