Security
Crypto security incidents, service interruptions and recovery updates with dated source attribution.
Coinbase Launches Security Checkup With an Account Security Score
Coinbase introduced Security Checkup, a feature designed to show users an account security score and recommended actions.
Coinbase Adds Trading Limits and Pause Controls for AI Agents
Coinbase introduced Agent Controls that let users limit products and trading activity, and pause or stop automated agents.
Chainalysis Restores Data Solutions After Security Incident
Chainalysis said Data Solutions returned online on November 10 after phased restoration of Reactor, KYT and screening products.
Initia Halts Network After Compromised Rollup Keys Drain About $615,000
Initia halted its Layer 1 after compromised rollup infrastructure keys were used to fabricate cross-chain transfers and remove about $615,000.
Helius Launches Solana Privacy Rings for Encrypted Balances and Private Transfers
Solana Privacy Rings are live on mainnet with encrypted balances, private transfers and programmable privacy. Wallet addresses remain visible, and formal verification is still underway.
Chainalysis Reopens Key Services After User Data Exposure
Chainalysis restored Reactor, KYT and Address Screening on November 7. The company says user data was exposed and requires password resets and applicable API-key changes.
MetaMask Says Affected Validators Have Exited; 0.385 ETH in Rewards Diverted
MetaMask’s November 5 update says affected validators have exited. About 0.385 ETH in rewards was diverted; it found no evidence of compromised staked principal or withdrawal keys.
BTCPay Urges Fresh Servers for Affected Old Instances, Beyond a Version Update
BTCPay’s November 2 advisory links attacks to 2.4.1 and earlier. It recommends a fresh server and new wallet for affected old instances, even if subsequently updated.
HKMA and HKUST Launch Post-Quantum Planning Toolkit for Banks
The HKMA and HKUST launched a PQC Toolkit on November 2. It supports bank transition planning after an initial readiness score of 2.3/10; full readiness by 2030 is a target.