Advanced DeFi Risk Assessment: Building a Systematic Framework for Evaluating Smart Contract Security
The arrest of Shakeeb Ahmed on July 13, 2023, for a $9 million smart contract exploit on a Solana-based decentralized […]
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Understanding Smart Contract Risks: What the $9 Million Solana Exploit Teaches New Crypto Investors
The cryptocurrency world can feel overwhelming when news breaks about multi-million dollar hacks and exploits. On July 13, 2023, federal
Smart Contract Security Best Practices: What the Shakeeb Ahmed Indictment Teaches Every DeFi User
The indictment of Shakeeb Ahmed on July 13, 2023, for a $9 million exploit of a Solana-based decentralized exchange has
Inside the $9 Million DeFi Exploit: How a Security Engineer Hacked a Solana Exchange and Got Caught
On July 13, 2023, federal authorities unsealed an indictment against Shakeeb Ahmed, a 34-year-old senior security engineer from New York
Advanced Token Approval Audit: How to Build a Systematic Defense Against Smart Contract Exploits
The Multichain exploit that drained over $125 million from cross-chain bridges this week serves as a stark reminder that smart
Beginner’s Guide to Cross-Chain Bridge Security: Protecting Your Assets After the Multichain Exploit
The cryptocurrency world was rocked this week when Multichain, one of the most widely used cross-chain bridge protocols, lost over
Crypto Crime Drops 65% But Ransomware Surges: Security Best Practices for the Current Threat Landscape
The cryptocurrency security landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. According to Chainalysis’ midyear 2023 report published this week, overall crypto-related
Advanced DeFi Security: Understanding and Preventing Oracle Manipulation Attacks
The $888,000 exploit of Rodeo Finance on Arbitrum through TWAP oracle manipulation has once again exposed the critical vulnerabilities inherent
How to Safely Buy Cryptocurrency: A Beginner’s Guide to Avoiding Crypto ATM Scams
The recent crackdown by the UK Financial Conduct Authority on illegal crypto ATMs, which resulted in 26 machines being shut
Ex-Amazon Security Engineer Indicted for $9 Million Smart Contract Fraud on Solana DeFi Exchange
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York has indicted Shakeeb Ahmed, a 34-year-old former senior security