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As Bitcoin was approaching its historic milestone of 100k, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) joined CertiK Co-Founder & CEO Ronghui Gu for a thought-provoking fireside chat. They discussed Web3 security, blockchain innovation, and addressed key questions shaping the future of the space. Don’t miss this insightful conversation hosted by Nikita (Sachdev) Lord. Watch now! https://lnkd.in/gYrg77Hg

🚨 𝐐1 2025 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤3𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 Web3 has already lost over $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025—driven by what is now the largest single exploit in blockchain history. 📽️ Watch the breakdown in our short video, then explore the full report for the insights that matter. 🔍 Key takeaways from Q1 2025: • The Bybit exploit alone accounted for $1.46B, caused by a malicious contract upgrade and UI-level deception in a multi-sig transaction process. • Wallet compromises were the leading attack vector—$1.45B stolen in just 3 incidents. • Private key leaks caused $133.8M in losses. • Phishing attacks remain widespread, with 74 incidents totaling $14M in losses. 📉 Only 6% of funds were recovered this quarter—a sharp drop from 42% in Q4 2024. In February, no stolen funds were recovered at all. 🔗 Ethereum remains the most targeted chain: • 87 attacks • $1.5B in total losses The growing use of AI by malicious actors, coupled with increasingly sophisticated social engineering, is escalating the threat landscape. 🛡️ Security measures must evolve. Auditing, real-time monitoring, and incident response are more vital than ever as attackers continue to scale their operations. 📘 Read the full Hack3d Q1 2025 report: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6G4a3TR

𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛3—𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲. CertiK’s Chief Security Scientist, Dr. Tielei Wang, outlines a nuanced perspective on the role of AI in blockchain security in his latest op-ed for CCN. From real-time threat detection to automated smart contract audits, AI holds great promise. Yet, its centralized nature, potential for misuse, and the risk of over-automation present serious concerns for the decentralized world of Web3. "𝘈𝘐 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘦𝘣3." Key takeaways: • AI must be integrated without compromising decentralization • Human oversight remains essential for ethical and accurate decision-making • Transparency and community-led audits are vital for trust and resilience Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ecbMsDFA

Beware of Impersonation Scams 🚨 CertiK employees will never contact individuals regarding fund recovery services. If you receive a message claiming to be from CertiK offering to recover stolen assets, it is a scam. Fraudsters often impersonate trusted security firms to take advantage of those affected by hacks or scams. If you encounter such messages: ✔️ Report the account as spam ✔️ Block the sender ✔️ Verify official communication channels As a leader in blockchain security, CertiK is dedicated to protecting the Web3 ecosystem. However, we do not provide private fund recovery services. Stay vigilant, and always verify before engaging.

CertiK Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Startup Employers 2025! We are honored to be featured on Forbes’ list, a testament to our dedication to innovation, security, and fostering a strong workplace culture. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team and community, thank you for being part of our journey! https://lnkd.in/dGSX3ahr

CertiK x Asterinas: Advancing OS Security CertiK is excited to announce our collaboration with the Asterinas community to enhance operating system security! Together, we are pushing the boundaries of formal verification, paving the way for more secure and reliable systems. This partnership represents a significant step towards practical formal verification for a general-purpose OS built in Rust. Learn more about our joint efforts and the vision behind it: https://lnkd.in/dBdDci93

🚀 The lineup is stacked. The energy is unmatched. The future is Unchained. 🔥 Unchained Summit in Dubai — where the biggest names in Web 3.0, Crypto, and Blockchain take the stage. This isn’t just another event. This is where deals happen, trends are set, and the industry moves forward. To join us on 28 - 29 April 2025, book tickets on: unchainedsummit.com Ronghui Gu (CertiK) Roger Bayston (Franklin Templeton) Mark Rydon (Aethir) Kostas Kryptos Chalkias (Mysten Labs) christian pusateri (Mind Labs) Michael Heinrich (0G Labs) Yat Siu (Animoca Brands) Shuyao Kong (孔姝尧) May Z. (PayPal) Eshan Chordia (Lumino) Dyma Budorin, ACCA CCSSA (Hacken, Blockchain Security Auditor) Jason P. Allegrante (Fireblocks) Raymond M. (Ocean Protocol) Gaurav Sharma (io.net) Porter Stowell (Filecoin Foundation) Jeremy Ng (OpenEden) Alena Afanaseva (BeInCrypto) New speakers are added every week, stay tuned for more announcements! #UnchainedSummit #EventByAeternum #CryptoEvents #NetworkingEvents

New Interview Alert! We are excited to present the first episode of #ExtraMile by SecureITWorld Q&A series, featuring Professor Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder of CertiK and Associate Professor at Columbia University! In this insightful interview, Professor Ronghui Gu shares the transformative potential of Web3 for businesses and CertiK’s role in securing blockchain and Web3 ecosystems.  He also discusses how he balances academia and entrepreneurship and insights into Hong Kong’s evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on Web3 innovation. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the leading minds in blockchain security and Web3! Dive into the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gew2NMpz #SecureITWorld #CertiK #BlockchainSecurity #Web3 #Cybersecurity #Innovation #Leadership #InterviewSeries #ExpertInsights 

🚨 Bybit Hacked for $1.4 Billion 🚨 On February 21, 2025, Bybit suffered the largest crypto heist in history, losing $1.4 billion. A sophisticated attack altered the signing interface, misleading signers into approving a transaction that changed the underlying smart contract logic. This allowed the attacker to take control of Bybit’s ETH cold wallet and transfer funds to an unidentified address. Our analysis revealed the complexity of the attack, which combined malicious contract deployment with advanced manipulation techniques. This incident underscores the evolving threat landscape in Web3 security and highlights the need for robust auditing and monitoring solutions. The incident has raised questions about the security of multi-signature wallets and the importance of verifying signing interfaces. As blockchain technology continues to advance, attackers are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, making proactive security measures more critical than ever. For more information, read the coverage by The Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/da9i6NiH

Join us for an exclusive Hong Kong Tech Social, bringing together leaders and innovators to discuss Web3 Security and Database Innovation. 📅 Date: February 19th 🕒 Time: 15:00–20:00 📍 Location: Hong Kong 💡 Theme: "Web3 Security: Operational Risk & Database Innovation" This is a unique opportunity to network, learn, and share insights with industry experts shaping the future of blockchain technology. The event is co-hosted by CertiK and OceanBase, with support from Somnia Network, Trust, and Presto. Reserve your spot here: https://lu.ma/taezsix9