8 of the biggest crypto hacks of all time

We look at some of the biggest crypto hacks of all time and offer a tip on what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of a crypto hack.

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Ronin network

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Bitfinex

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MyEtherWallet

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A cryptojacking is a cybercrime in which hackers take over people’s computers or servers and use them to mine cryptocurrency.

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8 of the biggest crypto hacks of all time

We look at some of the biggest crypto hacks of all time and offer a tip on what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of a crypto hack.

Ronin network

Bitfinex

119,754 Bitcoin (BTC) were stolen from the crypto exchange Bitfinex after a hacker breached the exchange’s security system and made more than 2,000 unauthorized transactions.

MyEtherWallet

MEW’s CEO added that Ethereum users should use a hardware wallet to safely store and manage their assets.

A cryptojacking is a cybercrime in which hackers take over people’s computers or servers and use them to mine cryptocurrency.

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