Listen "Ep. 60: Crypto Kidnappings, Lost Keys, and Million-Dollar Bug Bounties"
Episode Synopsis
Forbes 30 Under 30 cybersecurity expert Yevheniia Broshevan discusses crypto security challenges, bug bounty programs, and the reality that 95% of Bitcoin has been mined while 11-18% is lost forever.🔥 What You'll Learn:The concerning trend in crypto losses hitting $3 billion this year aloneHow bug bounties in Web3 can reach up to $10 million for critical vulnerabilitiesHow operational security failures cause more crypto thefts than code vulnerabilitiesWhy diversification is critical when storing digital assetsThe reality behind crypto kidnappingsReal-world asset tokenization and the future of digital assetsKey management best practices🎯 Guest Spotlight:Yevheniia Broshevan – Co-Founder and CEO of Hacken, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and Web3 security pioneer who has been active in crypto since 2014. Hacken, an end-to-end security and compliance partner for digital assets, has conducted security assessments for over 2,000 clients and operates a community of 50,000+ ethical hackers who have identified vulnerabilities worth millions.💡 Key Takeaways:Access control issues and private key leakage cause majority of crypto hacksBug bounties in crypto can reach 5-10% of potential losses (millions in payouts)Hardware wallets, diversification, and proper key management are essentialThe industry lost $2.5 billion last year, $3 billion this year - trend is acceleratingPhishing and social engineering remain the weakest links in crypto security🚨 Critical Security Insights:From penetration testing blockchain protocols to smart contract audits, Yev reveals the hidden vulnerabilities that put billions at risk. Whether you're a crypto investor, security professional, or curious about Web3 technology, this conversation delivers actionable intelligence you can't afford to miss.💬 Comment: What's your biggest crypto security concern?Follow the Security Cocktail Hour podcast:Website: https://securitycocktailhour.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-cocktail-hour/Twitter/X: @SecCocktailHourInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seccocktailhour/Guest Links:Yevheniia Broshevan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/broshevan/Hacken: https://hacken.io#CryptoSecurity #Web3Security #Blockchain #Cybersecurity #DigitalAssets #SmartContracts #CryptoHacking #BugBounty #Web3 #SecurityPodcast #Forbes30Under30 #EthicalHacking #PenetrationTesting #CryptoWallet #KeyManagement #SecurityAudit #DeFi #Cryptocurrency
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