Kerberus Strengthens Anti-Fraud Protection on Ethereum and Solana

• Kerberus integrates Pocket Universe to increase security in crypto wallets
• Acquisition strengthens anti-fraud protection on Ethereum and Solana
• Sentinel3 extension now serves more than 200 users

Security company Kerberus has announced the acquisition of Refract, the maker of the Pocket Universe anti-fraud browser extension, in a seven-figure deal The move expands the company's reach and strengthens its position in the Web3 security sector.

According to a statement, Pocket Universe will be integrated with Kerberus' native Sentinel3 security extension, which already protects against digital threats across different blockchains. The integration will provide Ethereum and Solana wallet users with additional protection against attacks without altering the original Pocket Universe experience.

This strategic move significantly expands Kerberus' reach, establishing it as the clear leader in Web3 security by combining two of the industry's most trusted consumer products.

stated the company.

Kerberus CTO Danor Cohen highlighted the robustness of the acquired technology

Our proprietary technology has stood the test of time, with zero user churn in nearly three years thanks to its unique detection algorithm.

he said. He added that the company is excited to bring this protection to over 200 Pocket Universe users, bringing cryptocurrencies and Web3 closer to mass adoption.

This is Kerberus' second acquisition in about a year, following the purchase of Fire in 2024, demonstrating the company's ongoing strategy of consolidating protection solutions for the crypto ecosystem.

The rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes also reinforces the importance of investing in security. According to data from Chainalysis, illicit addresses received more than $40 billion in stolen digital assets in 2024. It's estimated that users could lose more than $4 billion in cryptocurrency this year, despite the decline in ransomware cases.

Although many losses are linked to social engineering attacks, malware remains one of the main risks faced by both ordinary users and institutions. With the incorporation of Pocket Universe, Kerberus aims to offer an additional layer of defense against this type of threat, expanding its presence in security solutions for Ethereum, Solana, and other compatible blockchains.