In a concerning development, LastPass, the well-known password management service, has notified its users about a sophisticated social engineering scam that exploits fake reviews on the Chrome Web Store. Unscrupulous hackers are posting seemingly authentic 5-star reviews for the LastPass Chrome extension, embedding them with a fraudulent customer support phone number. When unsuspecting users dial this number, they are connected
The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is rapidly evolving, with accurate and timely data becoming increasingly crucial for its success. Pyth Network, a decentralized oracle, has emerged as a game-changer by providing real-time financial metrics directly from top-tier financial institutions. This article explores how Pyth Network revolutionizes DeFi with its innovative approach to data feeds. Accurate and real-time data is a
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken significant strides in combating the growing menace of cybercrime with a large-scale operation that resulted in the arrest of 130 individuals. Publicly announced by NPF’s public relations officer, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on November 3, 2024, the suspects comprise 113 foreign nationals, mainly from China and Malaysia, and 17 Nigerians. These individuals are facing
In a sophisticated cyber attack campaign dubbed CRON#TRAP, cybercriminals are targeting Windows machines using weaponized Linux virtual machines to bypass traditional defenses. The threat begins with a cleverly disguised phishing email containing a malicious shortcut (‘.lnk’) file masked as a "OneAmerica Survey." When the user executes this file, it deploys a substantial 285MB package that includes a legitimate virtualization tool,
Arkham Intelligence’s forthcoming launch of the Arkham Exchange, a new crypto perpetuals exchange, has sparked significant interest within the cryptocurrency community. Supported by $12 million in funding from prominent investors like Sam Altman, the co-founder of OpenAI, this exchange aims to introduce unparalleled transparency and accountability into the market. Arkham Exchange seeks to distinguish itself from established players such as
The cryptocurrency market experienced a whirlwind of activity following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election. This political shift, marked by a sweeping Republican control across various levels of government, triggered a notable surge in Trump-themed meme coins. However, the initial euphoria was short-lived, leading to dramatic sell-offs and highlighting the speculative nature of these niche cryptocurrencies. Initial
Cisco is advancing the boundaries of quantum technology with a focus on practical applications for quantum networks and data centers. At the Quantum Summit 2024, Cisco assembled industry experts to discuss various advancements, with the spotlight on their transformative vision for next-generation quantum data centers. Cisco envisions these facilities as being capable of managing multiple quantum circuits with dynamic network
Imagine waking up to find the website of your bank, the hospital down the street, and the airport you were planning to fly from all offline. This nightmarish scenario is becoming an alarming reality as LameDuck’s Skynet Botnet, an aggressive cyber threat, has unleashed over 35,000 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks globally, targeting crucial infrastructures and causing unprecedented disruption
In a striking example of the far-reaching consequences of cyber-attacks, a breach on telematics provider Microlise significantly disrupted operations for mega-corporations DHL and Serco. This cyber-attack led to a substantial 16% drop in Microlise’s stock price and forced the company to scramble to restore its systems by the end of the week. Despite assurances that customer data remained secure, the
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new and particularly insidious threat has caught the attention of experts and gamers alike. Known as Winos 4.0, this advanced malware framework targets gamers through seemingly innocent game optimization apps such as installation tools and speed boosters. Built on the notorious Gh0st RAT, Winos 4.0 stands out for its extensive functionality, stable
A significant security update has been released by Cisco to address a critical vulnerability in their Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points, identified as CVE-2024-20418. This flaw, which received a CVSS score of 10.0, stems from inadequate input validation in the web-based management interface of Cisco’s Unified Industrial Wireless Software. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute commands with
Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly been integrated into home appliances, enhancing their functionalities and making daily tasks more convenient. From AI-enabled refrigerators that manage grocery lists to washing machines that operate at optimal times and TVs that turn off when inactive, these smart appliances revolutionize domestic routines. However, the vast amounts of data they collect, including daily routines and user
