Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a call to action for the cryptocurrency industry, emphasizing the critical need to develop and implement encryption methods that are resilient against both quantum computing and advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
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Anthropic released its latest AI model, Claude Sonnet 5.5, on June 26, 2024, introducing a significant advancement in conversational AI with its dynamic model-switching capability designed to bolster cybersecurity. This new feature allows the AI to intelligently reroute specific parts…
The U.S. government initiated a significant transfer of Bitcoin, moving 12,267 BTC valued at approximately $1 billion, on April 2, 2024. This substantial amount originated from assets seized in connection with the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack.
The Russia-aligned threat actor identified as UAC-0099 has been linked to the deployment of a newly discovered .NET infostealer and remote access trojan (RAT) designated ASHVEIN. Cybersecurity firm TrendAI has reported that this malware is actively being utilized in cyberattacks…
Cisco has issued security advisories detailing five critical vulnerabilities within its NX-OS data center network operating system. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on affected Cisco Nexus switches.
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a targeted campaign against South Korean financial organizations that utilized an artificial intelligence (AI) penetration testing tool known as ARTEX to facilitate data theft. CrowdStrike Intelligence reported that this malicious activity occurred from late September…
OAuth grants, which enable data exchange between Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, AI agents, and other digital tools, are multiplying at a pace that outstrips the capacity of security teams to conduct thorough reviews.
A Maryland man, identified as Ethan Hu, was found guilty on May 15, 2024, of orchestrating two significant hacks against the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Uranium Finance, resulting in the theft of over $53 million.
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake issued a call on March 10, 2024, for cryptocurrency holders to begin "calmly planning for ‘Bunker Mode’" in anticipation of artificial intelligence potentially breaking current encryption standards before the advent of quantum computing.
Ethereum researchers have issued a stark warning that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially break the cryptographic signatures that secure Bitcoin, Ether, and the vast array of tokens built upon these blockchains.
ASOS has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident it experienced earlier this week resulted in unauthorized access to some customer personal data. The online fashion retailer is in the process of notifying affected customers about the breach.
Jonathan Spalletta was convicted for his role in the theft of over $50 million in cryptocurrency from Uranium Finance. The conviction stems from a sophisticated exploit that targeted the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, allowing Spalletta to drain significant assets.
The Wazza phishkit has emerged as a sophisticated threat, targeting banking, manufacturing, and government organizations across the United States, Europe, and Australia. This new phishkit moves beyond traditional phishing tactics, which primarily involved replicating login pages to capture user credentials.
The co-creator of Empire Market, a prominent dark web marketplace that operated until its shutdown, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. This sentence stems from his involvement in facilitating approximately $430 million in illegal transactions that occurred…
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a significant threat targeting cryptocurrency users through the Mozilla Firefox browser, uncovering 16 malicious extensions designed to steal sensitive wallet information. These extensions, discovered by researchers at Trust Wallet, masquerade as legitimate wallet portals, desktop utilities…
A comprehensive report released on Monday details how the global food system is deeply embedded with exploitation, affecting approximately 1.4 billion individuals involved in food production, processing, distribution, and delivery.
The U.S. State Department announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that leads to the identification or location of Zhang Yu, a Chinese national. Zhang Yu has been charged in the United States in connection…