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ForkLog 27 24.04.2026

Succinct Launches App to Combat AI-Generated Fakes

Backed by Paradigm, the startup Succinct Labs has introduced ZCAM, an iPhone application for cryptographic verification of the authenticity of photos and videos.

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ForkLog 58 21.04.2026

New Bitcoin Extortion Scheme for Safe Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz Uncovered

Unknown individuals are impersonating Iranian authorities, offering ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for payment in Bitcoin or USDT, reports Reuters.

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ForkLog 86 14.04.2026

Fraudsters Steal $9.5 Million via Fake Ledger App in App Store

A counterfeit Ledger Live app in the App Store enabled hackers to steal cryptocurrency worth at least $9.5 million, according to on-chain detective ZachXBT.

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ForkLog 145 13.04.2026

Hacker Breaches Hyperbridge, Mints 1 Billion Polkadot Tokens

On April 13, an unknown hacker exploited a vulnerability in Hyperbridge's smart contract, gained admin rights, and minted 1 billion DOT tokens.

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ForkLog 163 09.04.2026

Password ‘123456’ exposes a DPRK IT-worker network in crypto

North Korean IT specialists pose as ordinary developers to join crypto projects they later try to hack, said on-chain sleuth ZachXBT.

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ForkLog 202 19.03.2026

OpenClaw Hype Triggers Phishing Attacks on Crypto Wallets

Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of the AI project OpenClaw to conduct phishing campaigns and steal cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 203 18.03.2026

Lazarus Group Suspected in Bitrefill Cyberattack

On March 1, the cryptocurrency online store Bitrefill experienced a cyberattack. The project team linked the incident to the North Korean group Lazarus Group.

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ForkLog 183 13.03.2026

Ethereum Address Spoofing Attacks Surge by 600% Following Fusaka Update

The practice of address poisoning in Ethereum is becoming widespread. Following Fusaka, "dust" transfers of USDT increased by 612%.

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ForkLog 181 05.03.2026

US Authorities Arrest Suspect in $46 Million Government Wallet Theft

FBI has arrested John Daghita, suspected of stealing $46 million in digital assets from a U.S. Marshals Service crypto wallet. At the end of January, his identity was revealed by on-chain investigator ZachXBT.

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ForkLog 154 02.03.2026

Crypto Market Losses from Hacks Drop to 11-Month Low

In February, losses from hacker attacks in the crypto industry amounted to $26.5 million, marking the lowest monthly figure since March 2025, according to PeckShield.

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ForkLog 271 27.02.2026

South Korean Tax Authority’s Blunder Leads to $4.8 Million Token Theft

South Korea's National Tax Service inadvertently published the seed phrases of three cryptocurrency wallets, resulting in the theft of 4 million PRTG tokens valued at approximately $4.8 million, according to local media reports.

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ForkLog 188 27.02.2026

Insiders net over $1m from ZachXBT investigation

Nearly all top wallets that profited on Polymarket from the ZachXBT investigation show signs of insider trading.

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