Posts tagged “security”
All Zest blog posts about security.
Djinn Stealer: The New Malware Hunting Crypto Wallet Files
A critical remote-support tool flaw let attackers deploy malware built to scan machines for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and six other wallet formats.
MiCA's Transition Period Just Ended for EU Crypto Firms
Only 244 firms held a MiCA license by July 1. Here's what the deadline means if your exchange isn't one of them.
DeFi Key Attacks: How Q2 2026 Became the Most-Hacked Quarter
Q2 2026 logged 83 DeFi hacks and $755M in losses — a quarterly record. Compromised admin keys and bridge attacks drove 83% of losses, not code bugs.
World Cup Crypto Scams: Fake Tokens and Wallet Drains
World Cup attention creates a fresh scam surface for fake fan tokens, ticket traps, QR drains, and approval-based wallet theft.
Lazarus Group: Inside North Korea's $6.75B Crypto Theft
North Korean state hackers account for 76% of 2026's crypto hack losses. Here's how the Lazarus Group operates and what makes these attacks different.
DeFi Bridge Exploits: Inside the $840M 2026 Hack Crisis
Three of 2026's four largest DeFi hacks didn't touch a smart contract. Here's how bridge message forgery and social engineering drained $840M.
Clipper Malware: How Silent Address Swaps Drain Crypto Wallets
Clipper malware intercepts copied wallet addresses and replaces them before you paste. Here's how the attack works and the habits that stop it.
Clear Signing: How to Read Wallet Approvals Before You Sign
Ethereum's Clear Signing standard turns opaque wallet prompts into readable actions. Here's what it changes, where it falls short, and what to verify.
How AI Is Changing Crypto Phishing — and How to Stay Ahead
AI-powered phishing losses jumped 207% in early 2026. Here's how these attacks work and what concrete steps protect your wallet.