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Cyber Security

How Did a 20-Year-Old Hacker Steal $13M in Cryptocurrency?

In a startling revelation, a 20-year-old hacker named Noah Urban from Florida pleaded guilty to orchestrating sophisticated ransomware attacks and cryptocurrency thefts as a key member of the “Scattered Spider” cybercriminal collective. This intricate case, involving multiple levels of technological manipulation and psychological tactics, has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity community and highlighted the evolving strategies of organized cybercrime.

April 9, 2025

Cyber Security

Who Hacked the Everest Ransomware Gang’s Dark Web Site and Why?

In a surprising turn of events, the dark web leak site belonging to the notorious Everest ransomware gang fell victim to an unexpected cyberattack. Everest, which has been linked to high-profile cybercrimes since its emergence, typically uses this platform to publicize stolen data and extort victims. However, the defacement of their site with a message promoting anti-crime sentiments has raised

April 9, 2025

Cyber Security

CISA and FBI Warn of Fast Flux Technique Used by Hackers

The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and a coalition of international partners have issued a stark warning due to the increasing use of the “fast flux” technique by cyber threat groups. Fast flux, which involves frequently changing DNS records, is used by hackers to mask the locations of malicious servers effectively. This technique poses a significant threat to

April 9, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

Is Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Among the World’s Richest?

As the cryptocurrency world commemorates the 50th birthday of Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, discussions about his influence and undisclosed fortune reignite once more. Nakamoto’s identity remains a profound mystery within and beyond the crypto community. Over the years, his anonymity has served as a bulwark, ensuring the decentralized and trustless nature of Bitcoin remains uncompromised.While the Bitcoin

April 9, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

Can Blockchain Prove National Security Leaks Without Disclosure?

The rapid advancements in technology have given rise to countless tools and methodologies that can either safeguard information or expose it to the public. Recently, a significant scandal erupted involving the alleged compromise of US national security via a private chat on the messaging app Signal.The situation raised an essential question: How can one prove the occurrence of national security

April 9, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

Why Are Early DOGE and PEPE Investors Flocking to Mutuum Finance?

The environment of cryptocurrency investment can be highly volatile, often driven by memes and social media trends, as seen with Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe (PEPE) coins. However, the lack of intrinsic utility behind these coins has led many early investors to seek more stable and sustainable opportunities.This trend has seen a notable shift towards Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized financial

April 9, 2025

AI and ML

Are Fine-Tuned LLMs the Next Big Threat in Cybersecurity?

In recent years, advancements in large language models (LLMs) have rapidly changed the landscape of artificial intelligence, pushing boundaries in natural language processing and comprehension.However, these advancements have not gone unnoticed by cybercriminals who are now leveraging fine-tuned LLMs for their malicious activities. This alarming trend compels Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to rethink and update their cybersecurity strategies to

April 9, 2025

DevOps

Pixels and Forgotten Runiverse Advance Interoperable Web3 Gaming

Pixels, a leading Web3 social gaming platform, has formed a strategic partnership with the fantasy MMORPG Forgotten Runiverse to boost interoperable Web3 economies and create immersive, player-centric experiences.This collaboration significantly enhances the utility of the $PIXEL token, the native governance and utility token of Pixels, by expanding its usage across multiple gaming environments. The $PIXEL token, which is already integrated

April 8, 2025

Cyber Security

Cyberattacks Expose Major Flaws in Australia’s Super Funds’ Security

The recent coordinated credential stuffing attacks targeting Australia’s largest pension funds, commonly known as super funds, have laid bare notable deficiencies in the cybersecurity measures meant to guard the AU$4 trillion industry.The breach saw thousands of member accounts compromised, culminating in the theft of AU$500,000 from four superannuation accounts. This incident has drawn intense public scrutiny and criticism, with concerns

April 8, 2025

Cyber Security

Are Your Email Accounts Vulnerable to Cryptocurrency Scams?

With the rise of cryptocurrency in recent years, threat actors have developed increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit users’ ignorance and steal their digital assets. One such campaign, known as PoisonSeed, has brought attention to the vulnerabilities found within compromised credentials from Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and bulk email providers.By launching cryptocurrency seed phrase poisoning attacks, criminals are draining digital

April 8, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

Could Tariffs on China Drive Bitcoin Demand Among Investors?

The relationship between geopolitical events and financial markets often reveals complex interconnections, particularly when major economic policies come into play. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has illuminated the potential advantages Bitcoin may experience in light of tariffs imposed on China.As disruptions ripple through global equity markets, the resilience of Bitcoin amid such turmoil brings forth intriguing insights into how digital

April 8, 2025

Cyber Security

Are Malicious VS Code Extensions Stealing Your CPU Power?

In a sophisticated cryptojacking campaign facilitated through Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions, an unknown malicious actor has potentially put countless developers at risk.These attacks leverage seemingly benign extensions, which after installation, initiate a multifaceted cryptomining process, hijacking CPU resources to generate cryptocurrency. These malicious extensions, identified by researchers from ExtensionTotal, represent a new and highly elaborate threat in

April 8, 2025