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It’s commonly said in the crypto world that Apple computers are safer than Windows systems, but nothing is completely secure. Recently, a video posted by SlowMist team member @im23pds sparked heated discussions. In the video, after a Mac installed a DMG package, the hacker’s server obtained various account permissions and wallet private key files from the computer in just ten seconds — completely compromising the system. This article will explain how the attack happened and provide three crucial recommendations you must know. How exactly does the attack happen? 1. Bypassed Apple’s Official Review It’s easy to guess that the attack begins with a typical phishing tactic: tricking the user into thinking they are installing legitimate software, when in fact, it’s a trojan virus. Windows faces similar risks. In most cases, installing software from the Apple Store is safe because Apple has a stringent review process. The system’s access is tightly restricted, minimizing the chance of malicio...

Data compiled by the WuBlockchain team shows: In September, the spot trading volume of major exchanges decreased by 22% month-over-month. The top three exchanges with the highest growth rates were Crypto.com (34%), Bitfinex (6%), and Upbit (2%). The bottom three were KuCoin (-66%), Coinbase (-44%), and BitMart (-42%). In September, the derivatives trading volume of major exchanges dropped by 20% month-over-month. The top three exchanges with the highest growth rates were Crypto.com (37%), Mexc (21%), and Bitget (-19%). The bottom three were Deribit (-45%), Bybit (-37%), and Kraken (-34%). In September, the website traffic of major exchanges fell by 4% month-over-month. The top three with the highest growth rates were KuCoin (12%), BitMart (5%), and Bitget (3%). The bottom three were Deribit (-21%), HTX (-21%), and Gate (-20%). Note: The following data may have significant volume manipulation or bot activity. Spot and derivatives data are sourced from Coingecko, while traffic data comes...

Monero (XMR) is the leading privacy -focused cryptocurrency, ranked 29th among the most valuable cryptocurrencies. Currently, XMR is trading at $163.8, with a $3 billion market capitalization. However, Monero now faces the threat of losing most of its liquidity due to a regulatory crackdown against monetary privacy. The coin has been delisted from local exchanges in specific countries for a while, but the issue has suddenly become global. On December 27, rumors started circulating about Binance delisting monero in January. On December 29, The Block reported that OKX will delist XMR and other privacy coins in the first week of 2024. Notably, Binance alone has approximately 25% of Monero’s entire volume, while OKX has around 2% in multiple pairs. Losing this much liquidity can be a tough hit for XMR, which might affect its availability in other markets that are also directly or indirectly dependent on the infrastructure of both exchanges . Monero markets. Source: CoinMarketCap Mone...

A majority of the validators are withdrawing their staking rewards rather than the whole 32 staked ETH. Ethereum mainnet successfully completed the Shapella upgrade on April 12. The successful execution of the Shapella upgrade means Ethereum validators can finally withdraw their staked Ether on the Beacon chain. A total of 126,955.07 ETH were withdrawn by validators at the time of writing. Presently, 248,043 out of the 559,549 active validators, or about 44% of them, have the ability to request a partial or full withdrawal. The majority of withdrawals currently vary between 2.8- 3.2 ETH, indicating the majority of the validators are only withdrawing their staking rewards. Total staked ETH withdrawal. Source: beaconcha.in The average price of staked ETH is $3,149 and it could be another reason why validators are not withdrawing the whole amount. The ETH price is currently trading just under $2,000 with the price acting as key resistance. Staked ETH data and exchange holdings. Source:...