Amid the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new and troubling development has surfaced involving malware known as DEEPDATA. Deployed by the notable threat actor BrazenBamboo, DEEPDATA takes advantage of a vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient for Windows to steal VPN credentials. This alarming vulnerability was first reported by Volexity in July 2024 and, worryingly, remains unpatched to this day.
On November 20, the bustling city of Dubai will be the stage for the grand finale of MENA’s flagship Web3 hackathon, hosted by Bybit and DMCC Crypto Centre. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for the blockchain and cryptocurrency community, as 15 innovative projects are set to present their cutting-edge Web3 visions. Originally, only ten projects were scheduled
A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in TP-Link VN020-F3v(T) routers with firmware version TT_V6.2.1021. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-11237, allows attackers to remotely take over the routers, leading to potential Denial of Service (DoS) and Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks. These attacks can severely impact network functionality and compromise data security by allowing unauthorized access and control over network
In the world of cybersecurity, the actions of surveillance technology firms have become a subject of intense scrutiny, particularly as they relate to privacy violations and unauthorized access to digital platforms. One prominent case is that of the NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance technology firm known for its Pegasus spyware, which has faced significant legal challenges following revelations that it
A major cyber-espionage campaign linked to Chinese intelligence has infiltrated numerous U.S. and international telecom companies, including T-Mobile, raising alarms about the security of global communications. The attack is being described by U.S. officials as "historic" and "catastrophic," having primarily targeted high-value intelligence figures and lasting for over eight months. The sophisticated hackers exploited vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure and employed
As December 27, 2024, approaches, the cryptocurrency market is bracing for significant upheavals driven by the impending expiration of an enormous $11.8 billion in Bitcoin options. This looming event is generating intense interest among traders and analysts alike, with the high stakes involved prompting widespread speculation about resultant market movements. Bitcoin’s current price, which hovers just above $90,000, reflects an
In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, a fascinating phenomenon has emerged that blends internet meme culture with digital assets, leading to impressive market success. One of the most recent and notable examples is the Solana Meme Coin Litecoin Mascot, commonly referred to as LESTER. Within just 48 hours of its launch on the Pump.fun platform, LESTER achieved a staggering $120
The past three days have been tumultuous for Bitcoin as miners transferred a cumulative total of 45,000 BTC to exchanges, significantly increasing selling pressure on the cryptocurrency’s price. This substantial transfer activity began on November 12, with 24,138 BTC being moved to exchanges, constituting one of the largest single-day outflows this year. The trend continued with 15,840 BTC and 5,500
In an era where the cryptocurrency market continues to expand and evolve, the European Union (EU) has introduced a new set of guidelines designed to regulate Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) and Payment Service Providers (PSPs). These rules aim to align with the EU’s rigorous regulations, particularly focusing on areas such as sanctions and the mitigation of high-risk ventures and
Dogecoin has seen a notable uptrend, benefiting from the shift in investor focus from Bitcoin to altcoins. With a market cap of $55 billion and a daily trading volume of $8.66 billion, DOGE has maintained strong performance, consistently closing above the previous resistance level of 22 cents. Over the past year, the price against the US dollar has showcased higher
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken decisive steps to place Alphabet’s Google under formal federal supervision. This bold move, as reported by the Washington Post, follows extensive discussions by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) regarding Google’s antitrust violations through its search engine monopoly, which could potentially lead to the breakup of key components such as Chrome
The sentencing of Ilya Lichtenstein brought to light one of the most significant and complex cryptocurrency heists in history, highlighting the sophisticated measures taken to steal and launder vast sums. In 2016, Lichtenstein hacked into Bitfinex, a major cryptocurrency exchange based in Hong Kong, and managed to steal 120,000 bitcoins. At the time of the theft, the assets were valued
