Security

Clipboard security is a highly overlooked but risky issue in the Web3 and cryptocurrency space. This article explores how clipboards work, the potential risks involved, and how simple actions, such as clearing clipboard content, can help reduce these risks.

The price of the ZKsync token, ZK, plummeted due to a security incident. Attackers used an airdrop distribution contract's admin account to mint a large number of unclaimed airdrop tokens and sell them on-chain. This incident not only exposed vulnerabilities in ZKsync’s contract management but also sparked widespread discussion about the security and reliability of Layer 2 technologies.

ZKsync's $5 million token theft triggered a price crash and reignited concerns about Layer 2 security. This article unpacks the incident, community reactions, and the broader ecosystem crisis—revealing how this once-celebrated project fell into a crisis of trust, as Layer 2 faces a bubble of hype and existential anxiety over real value.

Explore Concordium, the Layer-1 blockchain with built-in identity, privacy-preserving tech, and regulatory compliance for the next era of Web3 and DeFi.

KernelDAO enhances blockchain security and staking efficiency through restaking, liquid staking, and automated yield strategies.

SEAL aims to provide secure data encryption and access control through decentralization, helping developers create decentralized applications (DApps) without relying on a single trusted entity. The article details SEAL from various perspectives, including technical architecture, application scenarios, developer experience, and future outlook.

A 5 ETH maneuver leveraged $6.5 million worth of ARB voting power, triggering a DAO governance crisis amid the Arbitrum election saga. This article analyzes how the rise of vote markets challenges decentralized governance models, exposing the pressing need for structural reform in DeFi governance frameworks.

This article investigates one of the largest crypto thefts in history, revealing how the Lazarus Group carried out a massive attack on Bybit. It explores the group's background, highlights other major security breaches affecting crypto exchanges, and explains common hacking techniques and laundering strategies. Practical tips are also provided to help users better protect their digital assets.

Multisignature (multisig) technology has greatly improved the security and flexibility of cryptocurrency storage. By eliminating the single point of failure associated with private keys, it lays a strong foundation for asset management, enterprise applications, and innovative financial services. However, like any complex system, multisig can also become a target for attackers, and scams involving it are becoming increasingly common. This article explores the advantages and risks of multisig solutions and provides practical safety tips to help users fully leverage the benefits of multisig wallets while minimizing potential threats.

Gate Research: In March 2025, the Web3 industry experienced eight security incidents, resulting in total losses of $14.43 million—a significant decrease compared to the previous month. The majority of attacks involved smart contract vulnerabilities and account compromises, accounting for 62.5% of all crypto-related incidents during the period. Major cases included a $5 million exploit targeting 1inch (with 90% of the stolen funds recovered) and two separate attacks on Zoth involving a contract flaw and a private key leakage, leading to combined losses of $8.575 million. In terms of blockchain distribution, only one project this month reported losses on the public blockchain BSC.

This article will provide a detailed discussion on various aspects, including the current state of Web3 security threats, self-custody of personal assets, device and network environment, zero-trust strategy, and global security incident statistics. It aims to offer an effective Web3 security prevention guide for industry professionals and investors.

The Nakamoto Coefficient is a critical metric for assessing the decentralization level of a blockchain. Learn about its definition, calculation method, influencing factors, and its role in blockchain security and governance to ensure network stability and fairness.

This article explores why NFT holders have become prime targets for hackers, analyzing common NFT theft tactics such as sudden increases in wallet assets. Through real-world cases, we’ll uncover the hidden threats of NFT scams and provide practical security tips to help you protect your assets and boost wallet security.

In the realm of digital assets, security protection is crucial. This article provides systematic security recommendations focusing on seven key areas: account security, device protection, phishing attack identification, data encryption, payment safety, on-chain privacy protection, and personal information management. Real-world cases are analyzed to reveal potential security risks and corresponding countermeasures. In the future, exchanges must adopt more cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain analytics, to enhance their security capabilities.

Through data and case analysis, this article reveals how sandwich attacks have evolved from "guerrilla warfare" to "assembly line harvesting," and how the distortion of the priority fee mechanism exacerbates user burdens and trust crises.