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Crypto Hack Weekly Report: Indodax, Caterpillar Coin, and Apple Targeted in Major Scams

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Qadir AK

Cryptocurrencies have firmly established themselves as the future of digital finance. However, the past week has seen a surge in security breaches across several prominent platforms, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities.

From multimillion-dollar heists to sophisticated deep-fake scams, hackers continue to target both centralized exchanges (CeXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), exploiting security gaps.

$22 Million Stolen in Major Indodax Hack

In one of the largest crypto heists in Southeast Asia, hackers stole $22 million worth of assets from Indonesia’s largest digital asset exchange, Indodax. Web3 security firm Cyver identified the breach, revealing that the stolen tokens were quickly swapped for native assets across multiple blockchain networks.

The hacker now holds significant amounts of ETH, MATIC, TRX, and BTC. While the exact cause of the breach remains unknown, Indodax has temporarily suspended trading to prevent further losses. Despite the attack, the platform assures users that their funds remain secure.

Caterpillar Coin Falls Victim to Flash Loan Attack

Caterpillar Coin was hit by a flash loan attack, resulting in the loss of nearly $1.4 million. The token’s price protection system failed, causing reserves to drain quickly and a 99% price drop. This attack highlights the risks flash loans pose to decentralized finance (DeFi) projects.

Apple’s YouTube Channel Hacked in Cryptocurrency Scam

In a unique twist, hackers took control of Apple’s YouTube channel, streaming a fake crypto giveaway under the name of Apple CEO Tim Cook.

The scam, which falsely promised to double crypto contributions, gained over 1 million views before being removed. This shows how scammers are using deepfake technology and timing attacks around major events, like the launch of the iPhone 16.

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Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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