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Former Clickout Media employee and poker journalist Blaise Bourgeois says his X account was hacked and deleted after he published criticism of the company.

In a Substack post published on July 30, Bourgeois said the compromise happened after his April article about Clickout Media.

He also claimed emails related to the incident and conversations with journalists critical of the company were deleted. He wrote that Clickout Media was "likely" responsible for the hack but did not provide evidence supporting that allegation.

The claims follow his April 16 Substack article criticizing Clickout Media after leaving the company in 2025. In that article, he alleged the company prioritized SEO driven affiliate content over journalism, continued using his byline after his employment ended without permission, and said he planned to pursue legal action over alleged wrongful termination and defamation.

Bourgeois also claimed Card Player Magazine, acquired by Clickout Media in December 2024, would stop printing physical editions. Citing unnamed sources, he wrote the magazine had been losing $750,000 per year before that decision.

Most of the latest Substack post focuses on personal updates, including his work as a research statistician for FOX's FIFA World Cup coverage, his participation in the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, and his stay in Brazil.

The section discussing Clickout Media is brief and does not provide additional evidence supporting the allegation about his X account.

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$DEFI HACKERS ARE GETTING LESS PROFITABLE, NOT MORE 💰

I've been watching DeFi security closely and the AI panic is not playing out. Median hack losses dropped to under $500k this year from over $2M in 2025. Attackers are chasing small protocols while the big ones keep building walls.

Data from CertiK shows total losses down 46.8% year-on-year in H1 2026 to $1.32B, but over 70% of Q2 losses came from just two attacks linked to a single group. The risk is concentrated, not exploding.

Are you still sitting on the sidelines because of hack fear, or do you see this as a maturing market?

Not financial advice. Always manage your risk.

#DEFI #DeFiSecurity #CryptoNews #Hacks

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207 attacks in just 6 months...! 🚨

Hackers are waging a fierce war on the crypto world...

The number of attacks has doubled compared to last year, and digital thieves strike almost every week!

But the surprise:

Losses have dropped to only $972 million.

North Korea (Lazarus Group) is still dominating, stealing $643 million in the biggest operations!

The question now:
Have defenses really become stronger...
Or has the real storm not arrived yet?
CryptoHacksHit207InH1WithLosses$972M #crypto #hacks #Alert🔴 #scamriskwarning #Binance

$DEFI HACK LOSSES FELL 7% IN JUNE BUT H1 TOTAL HITS $750M ⚠️

June saw a small dip in hack losses to $76M, but don't let that fool you. H1 2026 has already crossed $750M — and that's just what's been reported.

The real concern? Attacks on governance and private keys are rising, and old contracts like Aztec are sitting ducks. Which DeFi projects have you audited recently?

Not financial advice. Always manage your risk.

#DeFi #Hacks #Security #CryptoNews

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#Q2CryptoHackLosses$780.3M
🚨 Q2 2026 Crypto Hack Losses Hit $780.3 MILLION
DeFi just recorded one of its darkest quarters ever: 88 hacks draining a staggering $780.3M through June 30.
April alone saw a massive $644.8M spike, driven by major exploits that exposed critical vulnerabilities in bridges, smart contracts, and protocols.
This isn’t just “bad luck” — it’s turning high-yield DeFi into a hidden tax for users while hackers (including state-linked groups) cash in.
Key takeaways:
• Record number of incidents
• Billions in TVL at risk
• Security remains the biggest unsolved problem in crypto
Is this the wake-up call the industry needs? Or will we keep paying the hacker tax?
Drop your thoughts below 👇 What’s your biggest concern — bridges, smart contract risks, or something else?
#crypto #defi #hacks

🚨 Report: $1 Billion in Losses from Crypto Wallet Hacks in the First Half of 2026

A recent report revealed the withdrawal of $1.1 billion from digital asset protocols through 212 hack incidents in the first half of 2026. These losses surpassed the total for all of 2025, noting that entities linked to North Korea accounted for 55% of the total hacks.

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📊 Impact: 🔥 Very High
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📰 Source: dailyhodl.com

🚨 $210M IN JULY HACKS — $BTC WALLET FLAW DRAINS 594 BTC! 💥

🔍 The numbers are brutal: roughly 30 attacks in July, $210.3M in damages, and one devastating Coldcard flaw responsible for $70M worth of $BTC vanishing into thin air. 📉 This isn't just another headline — it's a direct strike at the heart of self-custody confidence.

💡 Every bull market builds on trust, and right now the bears have ammo. When hardware wallets get compromised, the entire "not your keys" narrative takes a hit. ⚠️ The practical takeaway: security audits aren't optional, they're survival.

🤔 After this wave of exploits, do you still hold your crypto off-exchange — or are you rethinking the safest storage play? 💬

⚠️ Not financial advice. Always manage your risk. 🛡️

🏷️ #BTC #CryptoSecurity #Hacks #Coldcard #Crypto

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⚠️ $BTC Safety Alert: The Coldcard vulnerability continues to spread, affecting 4,500 addresses, with losses of nearly $89 million! Latest research finds that hackers use AI brute-forcing to exploit mnemonic phrase vulnerabilities—so even cold wallets cannot be 100% secure. Galaxy Research warns that the attacks are still ongoing and advises affected users to move their assets immediately. Stolen BTC, on average, lies dormant for 3.18 years after being stolen, suggesting it’s mostly long-term holders. NFA | DYOR

#Bitcoin #Security #Coldcard #Crypto #Hacks

🚨 $ETH $SOL HACKS HIT $1.1B IN RECORD HALF — SECURITY ALERT 💥

📊 Over $1 billion stolen in the first half of 2026, with verified exploits hitting an all-time high — but total losses dipped versus last year’s $1.5B Bybit event. North Korea-linked groups alone drained nearly $600M, targeting high-value protocols on Ethereum and Solana. 🦈 The $285M Drift exploit and $292M KelpDAO attack both used social engineering against multisig signers, exposing the weakest link in DeFi: human trust.

💡 Ethereum bled $332M from smart-contract exploits; Solana lost $326M mostly via signer infrastructure breaks. Blockaid warns the next wave could be AI-driven — prompt injection and unauthorized agent signing. 💬 Are you auditing your protocol’s exposure to social engineering and AI risks before the next wave hits? 👇

⚠️ Not financial advice. Always manage your risk. 🛡️

🏷️ #Crypto #ETH #SOL #Security #Hacks

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🛡️ $1.32B GONE IN H1 2026 – ACCESS CONTROL IS THE REAL SILENT LIQUIDITY SWEEP 🚨

🔍 The numbers are brutal: 224 attacks, $1.32 billion vaporized. But here’s what the headlines miss – this isn’t a smart contract bloodbath. It’s a human-layer massacre. Access control failures alone stole $292M from Kelp DAO and $280M from Drift Protocol. Add social engineering ($282M) and Oracle exploits ($24M Ostium, $10.8M Blend) and you see the pattern: the weakest link is the key holder, not the code.

💡 Smart money is quietly rotating into projects that prioritize key management and multi-sig hardening. The next bull run will reward security-first architectures. Until then, every unlocked private key is a potential black swan. 💬 Does DeFi need better tech – or better human discipline to survive? 👇

⚠️ Not financial advice. Always manage your risk. 🛡️

🏷️ #Crypto #DeFi #Security #Hacks #2026

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🛡️ $DEFI LOST $1.32B TO HACKS IN H1 2026 – THE REAL THREAT? 💥

🔍 The numbers are undeniable: $1.32 billion evaporated across 224 publicly reported attacks. What's telling is the culprit. Smart contract exploits took a backseat. 📊 The heavy hitters were Access Control failures – compromised keys and privileged accounts – accounting for the Kelp DAO and Drift Protocol incidents. Phishing and Oracle manipulation completed the triad.

🦈 Institutional-grade security lapses, not code bugs, are bleeding the market. This shifts the focus from underlying tech to operational discipline. 💬 Is the industry underestimating human error and key management as its greatest risk? 👇

⚠️ Not financial advice. Always manage your risk. 🛡️

🏷️ #Crypto #Defi #Security #Hacks #RiskManagement

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Ethereum DeFi security shock puts $ETH on the defensive 🛡️

April has turned into a confidence test for crypto, with at least 13 protocols hit and more than $600 million drained. The biggest damage came from Drift and Kelp DAO, where cross-chain weaknesses and verification gaps let liquidity move fast once the exploit found a crack. For $ETH , this is a reminder that security risk is now a market-wide factor, and whale money will demand cleaner audits and stronger bridge design before it gets comfortable again.

Not financial advice. Manage your risk and protect your capital.

#Ethereum #DeFi #CryptoNews #Hacks #RiskManagement

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$17B stolen in crypto over 10 years.
518 hacks.
~1 major exploit every week.
Average loss: ~$33M
Biggest cause: private key compromises ($3.6B+)
2025 was the worst year: $4.04B drained.
2026 already started with impact:
Kelp DAO rsETH bridge exploit → ~$290M lost.
Here’s the reality:
It’s not just smart contract bugs.
Most losses come from poor key management, phishing, and basic security failures.
As DeFi grows, attacks scale with it.
Security isn’t optional.
It’s the edge most people ignore.
#Crypto #defi #security #hacks

🥂 Crypto is still on the rise, but with it, the scale of hacks is also increasing

Since 2022, the industry has lost over $13 billion due to attacks and exploits.

The most notorious cases have become almost a "textbook on how things shouldn't be done":
Ronin Network — about $612 million
Poly Network — approximately $611 million
Bybit — around $1.4 billion

And these aren't isolated incidents; they're part of a broader trend.

The shift is noticeable: earlier, the focus was on individual projects and tokens, but now the attacks are more frequently targeting infrastructure — bridges, DeFi protocols, and exchange mechanics. This is where liquidity flows between networks, and a code error can scale up to millions of users at once.

The problem is that the growth of technology is outpacing the maturity of security. System complexity is increasing, along with the attack surface.

And as more money flows into the industry, hacks are becoming more "engineered" — fewer coincidences, more calculation and preparation.

#crypto #hacks #defi #security

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April was brutal. $606M gone, mostly from Drift plus KelpDAO. Aave lost $8.5B TVL. JPMorgan says "contagion risk" is scaring big money. Is DeFi headed for a quick recovery or another 2022?
Yes - hacks equal stronger code. DeFi United shows we cover our own.
#DeFi #Hacks #Aave #KelpDAO #CryptoSecurity

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Crypto Security Alert: April Losses Hit a Staggering $650M! 🚨🛡️
​Hello everyone! While we look for the next big gems, we must not forget the most important rule in crypto: Security First.
​According to the latest report from CertiK, April was a tough month for the industry, with crypto losses from hacks, scams, and exploits hitting approximately $650 Million. This is a massive jump compared to previous months and a reminder that bad actors are always active.
​🔍 What happened?
The losses were driven by a mix of:
​Flash Loan Attacks: Exploiting DeFi protocols.
​Private Key Compromises: High-profile wallets being drained.
​Exit Scams (Rug Pulls): New projects disappearing with investor funds.
​💡 How can we protect ourselves?
​Double-Check URLs: Phishing is the easiest way to lose your assets. Always use official links.
​Revoke Permissions: Regularly use tools like "Revoke.cash" to cancel old smart contract approvals.
​Diversify Your Storage: Don't keep everything on one exchange or one hot wallet. Consider using cold storage for long-term holdings.
​DYOR (Do Your Own Research): If a project promises "guaranteed" astronomical returns, it’s probably a red flag.
​The market is full of opportunities, but only for those who manage to keep their funds safe. Let’s stay vigilant and protect our hard-earned gains!
​What is your #1 security rule? Let’s share our best practices in the comments to help the whole community stay safe! 👇
​#CertiK #CryptoSecurity #BlockchainSafety #BinanceSquare #Hacks #SecurityFirst #writetoearn

🚨 CertiK just confirmed: $651M lost to crypto hacks in April alone.
→ 29 incidents — almost 1 per day
→ KiloEx: $291M drained
→ Drift Protocol: $285M (North Korea)
→ DeFi took 94% of all losses
Cold wallet. Audited contracts. Not your keys = not your crypto. 🔐
#CryptoSecurity #DeFi #Hacks

🔐 2026: The Most Hacked Quarter in Crypto History
The numbers are crystal clear. The second quarter of 2026 has become the most attacked period in cryptocurrency history, with 83 distinct incidents and around 755 million dollars in losses.

What’s changed this year is fundamental: cybercriminals are now favoring smaller but much more frequent attacks, rather than the mega heists of previous years.

Main targets? Cross-chain bridges are where most of the losses concentrate, with around 351 million dollars stolen from these infrastructures alone.

📌 3 essential reflexes to protect your assets:
🔹 Diversify your wallets — never put everything on a single address
🔹 Use a hardware wallet for your long-term positions
🔹 Opt for dedicated devices, not exposed to the Internet, to isolate your private keys from increasingly sophisticated malware

DeFi is exploding with innovation — but security must keep pace. Your assets are only as valuable as your protection.

Are you using a hardware wallet or trusting exchanges? What’s your security strategy? 👇

#CyberSecurity #CryptoFrance #defi #blockchain #hacks