Vienna, Austria – November 10, 2025 – A dedicated Security & Forensics Panel took center stage at Vienna Blockchain Week today, addressing escalating threats to the rapidly expanding digital asset ecosystem. Experts convened to discuss vulnerabilities, investigative techniques, and proactive measures needed to safeguard blockchain technologies and user funds.
The panel, held at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, comes amid a surge in elegant exploits targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges. Billions of dollars have been lost to hacks and scams in 2024 and 2025,prompting increased scrutiny from regulators and a demand for enhanced security protocols. The discussion focused on the critical need for collaboration between blockchain developers, security researchers, and law enforcement agencies to combat illicit activity and build trust in the space.
Key speakers included representatives from leading blockchain security firms, forensic investigation specialists, and legal experts specializing in digital asset crime. Discussions centered on advancements in on-chain analytics, the challenges of tracing funds across multiple blockchains, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding cryptocurrency investigations. A meaningful portion of the panel was dedicated to the growing threat of sophisticated phishing attacks and social engineering tactics targeting individual cryptocurrency holders.
Experts highlighted the importance of formal verification methods in smart contract development to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities before deployment. They also emphasized the need for standardized incident response plans and improved details sharing between organizations to quickly contain and remediate security breaches. The panel concluded with a call for greater investment in blockchain forensics training for law enforcement officials to effectively investigate and prosecute cryptocurrency-related crimes.
