8 stories about Crypto Theft from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 11, 2026.
Ledger is investigating suspected thefts of more than $86 million tied to devices sold by reseller CryptoBilis. It asked the reseller to stop sales and told recent buyers not to set up their wallets while the investigation continues.
Ledger is investigating hardware wallets sold by a Southeast Asian reseller after reports of $86 million in crypto thefts. Users are advised to check their devices for tampering.
Russian malware called Sality secretly stole cryptocurrency by replacing copied wallet addresses for 8 years. CrowdStrike and law enforcement have now isolated over 15,000 infected machines.
Law enforcement disrupted three major infostealer malware operations that harvest cryptocurrency wallets and passwords, freezing €41 million in crypto. The takedown targeted SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC, which infected millions of devices worldwide.
Two brothers held a Minnesota family hostage at gunpoint for eight hours, forcing the father to transfer $8 million in cryptocurrency. They have now pleaded guilty to the crime. The case highlights the growing intersection of physical violence and digital crime.
The G7 has expanded its warning about North Korean crypto theft to include broader cybercrime. Researchers have linked DPRK-affiliated actors to billions in stolen digital assets, highlighting the growing threat.
A $36 million hack on Humanity Protocol may involve North Korean hackers, according to security firm Quantstamp. The attack used a fake Bithumb email to execute the theft.
A sophisticated hacking group linked to North Korea has stolen over $12 million in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. The campaign involved phishing and social engineering tactics to trick victims into revealing their private keys.