BNB Smart Chain is a technology platform tracked across 16 threat clusters and 22 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 7, 2025; most recent activity July 27, 2026.
The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reports that North Korean threat actor UNC5342 has adopted a new technique called EtherHiding to deliver malware and facilitate cryptocurrency theft. This method embeds…
In May 2026, TrendAI™ Research reported on a cyber intrusion involving the ClearFake campaign, where threat actors utilized the EtherHiding technique to deliver payloads via smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain…
Garden Finance is currently facing an ongoing security exploit that has drained approximately $450,000 in USDT from its smart contracts across four Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible blockchains: Ethereum, Base,…
The ClearFake campaign has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat by using BNB Smart Chain (BSC) testnet smart contracts to establish a resilient command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. This innovative approach…
On May 15, 2026, THORChain paused trading operations after a security breach was detected, resulting in an estimated loss of approximately $10.7 million. The exploit, traced by blockchain researchers ZachXBT and…
On June 9, 2026, Humanity Protocol suffered a significant security breach, losing over $32 million due to compromised private keys linked to an employee's device. The attacker drained funds from at least 17 wallets,…
On May 15, 2026, THORChain experienced a significant exploit, leading to the loss of over $10 million in various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Base Chain. The attack involved a…
On June 27, 2026, on-chain analyst ZachXBT reported that stolen funds from the Humanity Protocol and Kelp DAO exploits show signs of overlap, indicating a potential connection between the attackers. Kelp DAO suffered a…
The European Union sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange HTX on July 24, 2026, as part of efforts to tighten financial pressure on Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. HTX, previously known as Huobi, was included in a…
Aleksei Volkov, a 26-year-old Russian citizen, was sentenced to 81 months in prison for his role as an initial access broker (IAB) facilitating ransomware attacks against U.S. companies, including the Yanluowang group.…