https://www.halborn.com All updates from Halborn: blog posts, videos, security research, whitepapers, audits, case studies, and disclosures. en-us Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:46:08 GMT https://www.halborn.com/halborn-logo.png https://www.halborn.com https://www.halborn.com/audits/dappos/staking-contract-2fd973 https://www.halborn.com/audits/dappos/staking-contract-2fd973 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:26:31 GMT Security audit report for Dappos Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/dappos/token-b95593 https://www.halborn.com/audits/dappos/token-b95593 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:25:40 GMT Security audit report for Dappos Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/tzero-group/tokenized-project-evm-assessment-e7b542 https://www.halborn.com/audits/tzero-group/tokenized-project-evm-assessment-e7b542 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:38:13 GMT Security audit report for tZERO Group Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/cobault/cobault---blockchain-architecture-assessment-1f15df https://www.halborn.com/audits/cobault/cobault---blockchain-architecture-assessment-1f15df Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:49:35 GMT Security audit report for Cobault Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-coldcard-hack-july-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-coldcard-hack-july-2026 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:09:15 GMT Starting on July 30, 2026, the wallets of users of the Coldcard hardware wallet began being drained. The attackers took advantage of a bug in the cold wallet’s key generation code, which allowed them to reconstruct private keys and steal an estimated $130+ million in Bitcoin.Inside the AttackThe roo... Blog https://www.halborn.com/reports/securing-ai-agents-in-financial-infrastructure https://www.halborn.com/reports/securing-ai-agents-in-financial-infrastructure Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nine finance-specific AI agent threat models, the security controls that mitigate them, and Halborn's framework for governing agent autonomy at enterprise scale. Guide https://www.halborn.com/audits/arkonix/arkonix-protocol-17cff4 https://www.halborn.com/audits/arkonix/arkonix-protocol-17cff4 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:39:58 GMT Security audit report for Arkonix Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-afxbridge-hack-july-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-afxbridge-hack-july-2026 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:59:43 GMT In July 2026, AFX Trade, an Arbitrum-based decentralized perpetuals exchange, was the victim of a hack. Halborn explains what happened. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-ostium-hack-july-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-ostium-hack-july-2026 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:26:59 GMT In July 2026, Ostium, an Arbitrum-based perpetuals exchange, was the victim of a hack. Halborn explains what happened. Blog https://www.halborn.com/audits/dsrv-labs/smart-contract-assessment-de1398 https://www.halborn.com/audits/dsrv-labs/smart-contract-assessment-de1398 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:51:59 GMT Security audit report for Dsrv Labs Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/nuva/smart-contract-assessment-feb417 https://www.halborn.com/audits/nuva/smart-contract-assessment-feb417 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:34:16 GMT Security audit report for NUVA Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/nuva/smart-contract-assessment-7540c0 https://www.halborn.com/audits/nuva/smart-contract-assessment-7540c0 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:33:16 GMT Security audit report for NUVA Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/saucerswap-labs/smart-contract-assessment-74e585 https://www.halborn.com/audits/saucerswap-labs/smart-contract-assessment-74e585 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:02:12 GMT Security audit report for Saucerswap Labs Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-securing-rayls-infrastructure-for-institutional-blockchain-adoption https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-securing-rayls-infrastructure-for-institutional-blockchain-adoption Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:06:21 GMT Learn how Halborn helped Rayls secure its privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure, strengthening institutional trust for tokenization, payments, and digital asset adoption. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/audits/oro/smart-contract-assessment-6f17d7 https://www.halborn.com/audits/oro/smart-contract-assessment-6f17d7 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:08:32 GMT Security audit report for Oro Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/oro/cosmwasm-contracts-632648 https://www.halborn.com/audits/oro/cosmwasm-contracts-632648 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:07:58 GMT Security audit report for Oro Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/oro/smart-contract-assessment-4794f8 https://www.halborn.com/audits/oro/smart-contract-assessment-4794f8 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:07:03 GMT Security audit report for Oro Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/the-future-of-agentic-payments-security-risks-and-the-control-layer https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/the-future-of-agentic-payments-security-risks-and-the-control-layer Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:26:26 GMT Explore the security risks, governance challenges, and control layer shaping the future of agentic payments. Blog https://www.halborn.com/audits/intellecteu/custody-and-key-management-assessment-01c1b2 https://www.halborn.com/audits/intellecteu/custody-and-key-management-assessment-01c1b2 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:35:58 GMT Security audit report for IntellectEU Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/securing-agent-to-agent-payments-a-threat-model-for-the-agent-economy https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/securing-agent-to-agent-payments-a-threat-model-for-the-agent-economy Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:38:34 GMT Learn the top security risks facing agent-to-agent (A2A) payments and how to secure the emerging agent economy. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-bonkdao-hack-july-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-bonkdao-hack-july-2026 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:17:35 GMT In July 2026, BonkDAO was the victim of an estimated $20M hack. Halborn explains what happened. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/how-attackers-game-ai-agent-reputation-systems-and-how-to-stop-them https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/how-attackers-game-ai-agent-reputation-systems-and-how-to-stop-them Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:21:37 GMT AI agent reputation systems can be manipulated through Sybil attacks, prompt injection, and more. Learn how to secure reputation by design. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-secondfi-hack-june-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-secondfi-hack-june-2026 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:17:48 GMT In June 2026, SecondFi users were the victims of a major hack. Halborn explains what happened. Blog https://www.halborn.com/audits/apyx/smart-contract-assessment-02a20a https://www.halborn.com/audits/apyx/smart-contract-assessment-02a20a Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:44:29 GMT Security audit report for APYX Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/month-in-review-top-defi-hacks-of-june-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/month-in-review-top-defi-hacks-of-june-2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:32:46 GMT Halborn recaps the top DeFi hacks that occurred in June 2026. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-polymarket-hack-june-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-polymarket-hack-june-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:24:34 GMT In June 2026, Polymarket users lost an estimated $3M in a supply chain attack. Halborn explains. Blog https://www.halborn.com/audits/chiliz/oracle-contracts-40e905 https://www.halborn.com/audits/chiliz/oracle-contracts-40e905 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:17:52 GMT Security audit report for Chiliz Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/ripple/lending-protocol-re-audit-2769d2 https://www.halborn.com/audits/ripple/lending-protocol-re-audit-2769d2 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:06:01 GMT Security audit report for Ripple Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-aztec-connect-hack-june-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-aztec-connect-hack-june-2026 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:49:35 GMT In June 2026, a deprecated Aztec Connect smart contract was the victim of a $2.1M hack. Halborn explains what happened. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/compliance-oracles-what-they-are-security-risks-and-best-practices https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/compliance-oracles-what-they-are-security-risks-and-best-practices Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:26:16 GMT Halborn examines how compliance oracles support agentic finance, why they can become a single point of failure, and how to mitigate risk. Blog https://www.halborn.com/audits/wayru/wayru---nfnode-rewards-program---solana-program-security-assessment-ab8b12 https://www.halborn.com/audits/wayru/wayru---nfnode-rewards-program---solana-program-security-assessment-ab8b12 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:54:54 GMT Security audit report for Wayru Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/swarm-fraud-detecting-ai-agent-market-manipulation https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/swarm-fraud-detecting-ai-agent-market-manipulation Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:07:41 GMT Learn how swarm fraud enables coordinated AI agents to manipulate crypto markets, exploit x402 micropayments, and evade traditional detection methods. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-humanity-protocol-hack-june-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-humanity-protocol-hack-june-2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:03:43 GMT In June 2026, the Humanity Protocol suffered a $36M hack due to compromised private keys. Halborn explains. Blog https://www.halborn.com/audits/templar-protocol/smart-contract-assessment-0669c5 https://www.halborn.com/audits/templar-protocol/smart-contract-assessment-0669c5 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:14:00 GMT Security audit report for Templar Protocol Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/audits/monetari/smart-contract-assessment-d8a8da https://www.halborn.com/audits/monetari/smart-contract-assessment-d8a8da Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:24:04 GMT Security audit report for Monetari Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/canton-enterprise-integrations-apis-connectors-and-risk-boundaries https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/canton-enterprise-integrations-apis-connectors-and-risk-boundaries Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:49:00 GMT Learn how to secure Canton integrations against API, PQS, automation, and credential risks. Blog https://www.halborn.com/audits/saucerswap-labs/saucerswap-labs-sca-82e775 https://www.halborn.com/audits/saucerswap-labs/saucerswap-labs-sca-82e775 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:10:14 GMT Security audit report for Saucerswap Labs Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-syscoin-bridge-hack-june-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-syscoin-bridge-hack-june-2026 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:53 GMT Halborn explains how the June 2026 Syscoin bridge hack led to an estimated $10 million exploit, the SPV proof validation flaw behind it, and key security lessons. Blog https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-supporting-a-large-settlement-and-clearing-house-with-secure-by-design-architecture https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-supporting-a-large-settlement-and-clearing-house-with-secure-by-design-architecture Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:55:54 GMT Read about Halborn's secure-by-design approach with a large settlement and clearing house. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-securing-360-b-in-tokenized-domains-with-doma-protocol https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-securing-360-b-in-tokenized-domains-with-doma-protocol Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:20:11 GMT Halborn partners with Doma, a DNS-compliant blockchain built to tokenize internet domains and unlock liquidity. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-scaling-a-gsib-s-custody-platform-through-secure-by-design-engagement https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-scaling-a-gsib-s-custody-platform-through-secure-by-design-engagement Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:12:46 GMT Read about Halborn's partnership with a global systemically important financial bank (G-SIB). Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-hardening-infrastructure-for-a-b2b-crypto-custody-provider https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-hardening-infrastructure-for-a-b2b-crypto-custody-provider Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:12:08 GMT Read about how Halborn secured the infrastructure for a B2B crypto custody provider. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-securing-the-first-cross-border-digital-bond-repo https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-securing-the-first-cross-border-digital-bond-repo Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:11:06 GMT Halborn secured the first cross-border repo with a digital bond on public blockchain, helping UBS, DBS, and SBI validate smart contracts and ensure compliance. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-halborn-security-assessment-ensures-the-protection-of-850-m-for-blueprint-finance-defi-protocols https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-halborn-security-assessment-ensures-the-protection-of-850-m-for-blueprint-finance-defi-protocols Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:05:32 GMT Read about how Halborn secured the protection of $850M+ for Blueprint Finance’s DeFi protocols. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/securing-next-generation-financial-infrastructure-for-a-global-banking-institution https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/securing-next-generation-financial-infrastructure-for-a-global-banking-institution Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:51 GMT Discover how Halborn helped a global financial institution secure a DLT platform, from key management and smart contracts to DevOps and governance. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-hardening-critical-cbdc-pilot-infrastructure-for-a-major-financial-institution https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-hardening-critical-cbdc-pilot-infrastructure-for-a-major-financial-institution Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:55:37 GMT Halborn helped secure a leading financial institution in a major CBDC pilot by uncovering critical risks across validator nodes, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-bank-frick-strengthens-1-b-crypto-custody-with-halborn https://www.halborn.com/case-studies/post/case-study-bank-frick-strengthens-1-b-crypto-custody-with-halborn Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:33 GMT Halborn case study: auditing Bank Frick’s key ceremony to strengthen custody security, governance, and compliance. Case Study https://www.halborn.com/audits/truyields/smart-contract-assessment-954e48 https://www.halborn.com/audits/truyields/smart-contract-assessment-954e48 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:21:20 GMT Security audit report for TruYields Security Audit https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/month-in-review-top-defi-hacks-of-may-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/month-in-review-top-defi-hacks-of-may-2026 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:21:06 GMT Halborn recaps the biggest DeFi hacks that occurred in May 2026. Blog https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-superfortune-ai-hack-may-2026 https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-superfortune-ai-hack-may-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:10:37 GMT In May 2026, SUPERFORTUNE AI was the victim of a $15M hack. Halborn explains what happened. Blog