As the world of cryptocurrency continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to have reliable and secure ways to store and manage digital assets. That is where wallets come in, and two companies have recently secured significant funding to develop their respective wallets – Soul Wallet and Aztec Network. Soul Wallet’s seed funding Self-custodial wallets have been gaining popularity
With the rise of technology, the threat of cyber attackers and hackers has also increased. The use of Trojans is one of the most popular ways to gain unauthorized access to an electronic device. Although software vulnerabilities are more widely known, security gaps are also present in the hardware of computers and other electronic devices. Researchers have now developed a
Google’s Project Zero team has recently revealed that it has discovered multiple zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are currently utilizing. These vulnerabilities are present in the Android operating system, specifically in its kernel and Qualcomm chipset. Project Zero is a security research team at Google dedicated to identifying and reporting zero-day vulnerabilities and other security exploits. The Google Project Zero team
The world of cybersecurity has been facing constant threats from advanced persistent threats (APTs) for years, with Winter Vivern and Nobelium being considered as two of the most dangerous ones. These APTs have been orchestrating cyberattacks against a range of global organizations, including government officials and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This article will delve into the characteristics, methods, and targets of
RockX, a blockchain node network based in Singapore, has recently launched Bedrock, its Ethereum liquid staking platform. Bedrock provides a non-custodial, on-chain, and independent liquid staking solution to address regulatory requirements faced by large-scale staking processes. The primary objective of Bedrock is to enhance capital efficiency by allowing users to receive a new token instead of their staked tokens, which
In early September 2021, Microsoft released a security update that addressed a critical vulnerability in its Outlook email client. The vulnerability, marked as CVE-2021-38647, impacted all versions of Microsoft Outlook and allowed threat actors to steal sensitive information from the organization’s email servers. This vulnerability was so serious that security analysts called for immediate action to be taken by Microsoft
The Bahrain-based regulated crypto asset trading platform Rain has partnered with Tarabut Gateway to offer faster and more cost-effective fiat-to-crypto transfers to end-users in Bahrain. The move aims to provide a seamless crypto wallet experience for its users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Tarabut Gateway’s open-banking payment solutions will facilitate on-and-off-ramp transfers for users. The solution
Microsoft Report Reveals Increase in Russian Cyberespionage Operations in 2023 In 2023, Russia has ramped up its cyberespionage operations according to a recent intelligence report by Microsoft. Cyberattacks have been a significant asset for the country in multiple conflicts, with Ukraine being a particular target of Russian cyber aggressions since 2014. The report highlights that Russia launched several disruptive cyberattacks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the workplace, leading many employees to worry about the potential for their jobs to be replaced. A recent survey of 3,000 managers across the United States found that 65% of respondents would “gladly replace” employees with AI tools if the work was comparable. This finding is likely to heighten concerns among workers
AT&T recently reported that a security breach in a vendor’s system had allowed unauthorized individuals to gain access to their Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI). This data, which includes details on the services utilized, the amount spent for them, and the type of use, was accessed by malicious actors, impacting approximately nine million customers. In response to this incident, AT&T
Recent reports have brought to light a campaign by hackers linked to China, which targets unpatched SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 appliances. The hackers use malware to gain privileged access to these devices, enabling them to pilfer user credentials and persist through firmware updates. This campaign seems to have been active for some time, with attacks possibly dating back
As two of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have captured the imagination of tech enthusiasts worldwide. However, their intersection has presented various challenges, including compatibility and regulatory issues, that need to be addressed for further innovation in the crypto industry. The Intersection of AI and Blockchain Although AI and blockchain share similarities
