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Tools
Foray Framework Enhances Security for DeFi Applications
Nov 21, 2024 Foray is a newly developed attack synthesis framework aimed at improving the security of Decentralized Finance applications by effectively identifying vulnerabilities in smart contracts.
Tools
New Tool Aims to Enhance Security for Cross-Chain Bridges
Nov 18, 2024 Cross-chain bridges facilitate interoperability between blockchains but have faced significant vulnerabilities, leading to losses of approximately $3.2 billion since May 2021, prompting the development of a new monitoring tool called Cross-Chain Watcher to enhance security.
Cybercrime
Three Cryptocurrency Users Lose $876,000 in Scams
Nov 16, 2024 Three cryptocurrency users lost a total of $876,000 in assets due to a series of on-chain scams that highlight the ongoing risks associated with digital currencies.
Tools
Study Proposes Blockchain-Based Data Sharing for IoT Security
Nov 15, 2024 A recent study addresses security challenges in Internet of Things (IoT) environments, proposing a blockchain-based data-sharing scheme designed to enhance efficiency and security while reducing computational overhead.
Vulnerabilities
Study Examines Maximal Extractable Value in Ethereum and Rollups
Nov 12, 2024 A recent study has examined Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) within Ethereum and rollup-based Layer-2 solutions, revealing insights into transaction dynamics, profitability, and security concerns associated with MEV extraction.
Threats
Smart Grid 2.0: Enhancements and Security Challenges Identified
Nov 11, 2024 Many nations are promoting a green transition in the energy sector, with the introduction of Smart Grid 2.0 (SG2) aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability, while also facing significant security challenges.
Education
Advancements in Zero-Knowledge Proof Protocols by UC Berkeley Researcher
Nov 3, 2024 A recent dissertation by Tiancheng Xie from UC Berkeley presents four new zero-knowledge proof protocols—Libra, deVirgo, Orion, and Pianist—designed to improve the efficiency and scalability of proof generation for privacy-preserving transactions.