SlowMist and AgentOn Form Strategic Partnership to Build a Secure AI Agent Ecosystem
SlowMist has formed a strategic partnership with AgentOn to develop security capabilities for autonomous AI agents operating across blockchain environments. The collaboration will focus on lifecycle assessments, risk controls and an evolving certification framework, combining SlowMist’s security research with AgentOn’s platform for creating, discovering and using AI agents. The companies have not announced a launch […]
SlowMist tracks multi-month phishing campaign targeting Web3 wallets with remote-control malware
SlowMist has mapped a months-long phishing campaign impersonating multiple Web3 wallet brands to install remote-control software on victims’ computers. The operation targeted Keystone and OneKey users through compliance notices, account-verification requests and fabricated service updates.
SlowMist Joins Cyberport’s Web4.0 & Agentic AI Security Alliance as a Founding Member
SlowMist has joined the Web4.0 & Agentic AI Security Alliance as a founding member, expanding its role in blockchain and AI security infrastructure. The alliance was launched by Hong Kong technology hub Cyberport to address risks emerging at the intersection of autonomous AI agents and decentralized systems.
SlowMist H1 2026 Security Report Tracks Higher Incident Volume, Lower Total Losses
Blockchain security firm SlowMist reported 182 security incidents in the first half of 2026, marking a roughly 50% increase from the same period in 2025. Despite the higher incident count, total recorded losses fell by about 60%, dropping to $956 million from $2.37 billion in the first half of last year.
Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targets MetaMask Users Through Fake 2FA Security Alerts
SlowMist reported that on Jan. 5, 2026, attackers ran a coordinated phishing campaign that used counterfeit two-factor authentication (2FA) prompts to steal MetaMask recovery phrases and trigger rapid, automated wallet drains. On-chain investigators flagged aggregate losses exceeding $107,000 across hundreds of EVM wallets, with individual thefts typically ranging from $500 to $2,000.