Hackers are moving from smart contract vulnerabilities to exploiting human behavioural weaknesses, according to the co-founder of Web3 cybersecurity firm CertiK. Cryptocurrency hackers are moving away from exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities and targeting users through social engineering schemes, Web3 cybersecurity company CertiK said. More than $2.1 billion has been stolen in cryptocurrency-related attacks so far in 2025, with the bulk of losses coming from wallet compromises and phishing attacks, according to CertiK. Crypto phishing attacks are social engineering schemes where attackers share fraudulent links to steal victims’ sensitive information, such as the private keys to crypto wallets. Read more
‘In the quiet hours just past midnight on May 6, a battle unfolded above the clouds that rewrote the rules of modern air warfare. It wasn’t marked by dogfights or dramatic barrel rolls seen in past conflicts between the two arch-rival South Asian neighbours. Instead, the skies over Pakistan and India became a silent battlefield of invisible forces — electromagnetic pulses, jamming beams, satellite interference, and beyond-visual-range missiles slicing through the night.’ This excerpt from a Dawn report describes the recent aerial clash between Pakistan and India, which has been termed as a significant development in the regional air power constellation. This military confrontation took place after New Delhi, without evidence, blamed Islamabad for backing terrorists who killed 26 tourists in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam and launched a series of airstrikes on different Pakistani cities. In its response, the Pakistan Air Force took down six Indian jets, including three advanced French Rafale planes, one Su-30MKI,...
Pump.fun has yet to confirm or deny rumors of a $1 billion token sale and 10% airdrop, but the community is split on whether the potential launch would help or harm the crypto space. Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is rumored to be preparing for a $1 billion token sale at a $4 billion valuation. On June 3, a community member posted on X about a Pump.fun token launch within the next two weeks, with listings on multiple centralized exchanges and a 10% airdrop allocated to community members. Speculation intensified following a Blockworks report citing anonymous sources saying the launchpad — known for its instant token creation feature — would raise $1 billion through a token sale. The report claimed three sources confirmed the sale would be valued at $4 billion. Read more