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Cyber Security

Are Global Cyber Attacks Escalating Amid Advanced Hacking Techniques?

In recent developments, cyberattacks have shown an alarming increase in both frequency and sophistication, causing significant concerns for governments, businesses, and individuals worldwide. The surge in cyber threats often targets critical infrastructures such as healthcare systems, military logistics, and financial operations, leading to widespread disruptions and potential security breaches. MetLife Denies Breach Claims Recently, the RansomHub cybercriminal group claimed it

January 24, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

Cathie Wood Criticizes Trump Token, Highlights ARK’s Crypto Strategy

Cathie Wood, the CEO and chief investment officer of ARK Invest, has recently voiced her critical stance on Donald Trump’s newly launched cryptocurrency, the Official Trump token (TRUMP). Known for her forward-thinking approach to investments, Wood’s perspective on meme coins, including the TRUMP token, has drawn attention within the financial community. By analyzing Wood’s critical views on these meme coins,

January 24, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

USDC Circulating Supply Hits $50 Billion as Blockchain Distribution Shifts

In a significant milestone, Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has surpassed a circulating supply of $50 billion, underscoring the cryptocurrency market’s robust growth and resilience. Rising to approximately $51 billion on January 22, 2023, USDC has showcased a remarkable recovery from its 2023 low of under $24 billion. Despite this substantial growth, it remains around 10% below its peak of $55.9

January 23, 2025

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Future of Online Payments: Blockchain, AI, and Instant Transactions

The future of online payments is set to become increasingly sophisticated by 2025. Payment transactions, whether for weekly purchases, subscription services, or business dealings, remain a constant and universal necessity. The financial sector, including banks and other financial institutions, is perpetually innovating to enhance the efficiency of payment processes, attracting both new and existing customers. Key Drivers of Change Advanced

January 23, 2025

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Will Removing Contactless Payment Limit Boost UK’s Digital Finance?

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a groundbreaking decision to remove the £100 contactless payment limit. This move is expected to significantly enhance the flexibility available to businesses and consumers, reflecting the growing success of digital wallets with biometric logins. These wallets currently bypass the contactless payment limit, offering a more secure and convenient method of payment. The

January 23, 2025

Cyber Security

Emerging Ransomware Tactics Exploit Teams and Email to Breach Networks

The increasing sophistication of ransomware groups is posing a significant threat to organizations worldwide, with Russian ransomware entities employing advanced tactics to exploit communication platforms like Microsoft Teams and email systems. These tactics not only facilitate network breaches but also expose vulnerable organizations to data exfiltration and extortion. Sophos, a cybersecurity firm, has been closely tracking these developments, focusing on

January 23, 2025

Cyber Security

Is Your System Safe from Oracle’s Latest Critical Vulnerabilities?

Oracle has unveiled its January 2025 Critical Patch Update (CPU), addressing a staggering 318 newly discovered security vulnerabilities across its broad spectrum of products and services. This latest update carries significant importance, emphasizing the necessity of immediate implementation to mitigate potential risks, especially pertaining to the critical flaw identified within the Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Framework, marked as

January 23, 2025

Cyber Security

How Are Botnets Exploiting Router Flaws for Massive DDoS Attacks?

The growing menace of cyber threats continues to evolve, with malicious actors discovering and exploiting new vulnerabilities in technology infrastructure, leading to significant disruptions and security breaches worldwide. In recent events, threat actors have taken advantage of an unspecified zero-day vulnerability in Cambium Networks cnPilot routers to propagate a variant of the AISURU botnet, known as AIRASHI, aimed at distributed

January 23, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

Bitcoin Hits $104,972 Amid Volatility and Institutional Interest

In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin has surged to approximately $104,972, marking a 2.29% increase from its previous close and hitting an intraday range between $102,033 and $107,245. This surge comes hot on the heels of January 20, when Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $109,071, fueled by investor optimism surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration. However, the lack

January 22, 2025

Cyber Security

Ransomware Groups Exploit Microsoft 365 and Teams in New Attacks

Recent developments in cybersecurity have revealed that ransomware groups are now leveraging popular tools like Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams to execute sophisticated attacks. Researchers at Sophos have identified multiple clusters of hacking activities wherein attackers exploited Microsoft 365 instances, Teams, and email bombing tactics to deliver ransomware between November and December 2024. This method showcases an alarming shift in

January 22, 2025

Cyber Security

HPE Investigates Cyberattack by Hacker Claiming Theft of Sensitive Data

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE) is currently investigating a potentially significant data breach after a hacker, known as “IntelBroker,” apparently infiltrated the company’s internal development environments and exfiltrated sensitive data. The incident came to light on January 16 when IntelBroker posted that they had obtained valuable information from HPE’s systems, raising concerns about the security of the tech giant’s assets

January 22, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

How Does Tezos’ Quebec Upgrade Enhance Speed and Security?

Tezos has successfully activated its 17th protocol upgrade, known as Quebec, marking another significant advancement for the blockchain. This update introduces several key improvements aimed at enhancing the network’s overall functionality and efficiency. One of the primary changes is the reduction of block time from 10 seconds to 8 seconds, allowing transactions to reach finality in just 16 seconds. This

January 22, 2025