SecurityApril 2026: $630M in Crypto Hacks - DeFi's Worst Month in 14 Months
Over 25 crypto hacks in April 2026 caused $629.7M in losses, the worst month since February 2025. KelpDAO, Drift, DPRK, and a new attack model explained.
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SecurityFrance Charges 88 Over 12 Crypto Wrench Attacks, Including Minors
French authorities charged 88 people over 12 crypto wrench attacks. Suspects include minors and repeat offenders involved in multiple incidents.
SecurityLitecoin Rolls Back 13 Blocks After First MWEB Exploit
Litecoin rolled back 13 blocks after its first MWEB privacy layer exploit. Attackers used the fork window to double-spend against cross-chain swap protocols.
SecurityBitcoin Q-Day Closer: Researcher Breaks ECC Key on Quantum Computer
Project Eleven awarded 1 BTC to Lelli for cracking a 15-bit ECC key on a quantum computer, the largest public quantum attack on blockchain cryptography.
SecurityLazarus "Mach-O Man" Malware Steals Crypto Credentials via Fake Zoom Calls
Lazarus Group's "Mach-O Man" macOS malware steals passwords via fake Zoom calls using ClickFix social engineering. How the attack works and how to stay safe.
SecurityRaveDAO: RAVE Token Surged 11,000% Then Crashed 92% - ZachXBT Accuses Manipulation
RAVE token jumped from $0.25 to $28 then crashed 92%, wiping $6.6B in market cap. ZachXBT accused RaveDAO of pump-and-dump. Binance and Bitget investigating.
SecurityKelp Hack: $293M Drained from Restaking Protocol
Restaking protocol Kelp was hacked on April 18, with $293M drained through an rsETH bridge exploit. Nine DeFi protocols including Aave froze activity.
SecurityETH Rangers: Ethereum Foundation Exposes 100 DPRK Agents in Web3
ETH Rangers revealed 100 North Korean IT agents in Web3. Ketman Project alerted 53 companies and published an open-source detection framework for the industry.
SecurityFrance: 41 Crypto Kidnappings in 2026 - Government Announces New Measures
France recorded 41 crypto-related kidnappings in the first 3.5 months of 2026. Minister Berger at Paris Blockchain Week promised a serious new protection plan.