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Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
3 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing

South Korea's regulators implemented stricter cryptocurrency withdrawal standards to combat voice phishing, reducing exception eligibility by over 99%.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
3 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing

South Korea's regulators implemented stricter cryptocurrency withdrawal standards to combat voice phishing, reducing exception eligibility by over 99%.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
fromBitcoin Magazine
18 hours ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype

A prototype by Lightning Labs enables bitcoin users to recover funds from wallets threatened by quantum computing.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
6 days ago

A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto? | Fortune

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to Bitcoin wallets, particularly those of Satoshi Nakamoto, potentially allowing hackers to access them by 2029.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes

A new proposal introduces Quantum Safe Bitcoin to protect transactions from quantum attacks without altering Bitcoin's core rules.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline For Network Upgrades

Recent quantum computing advancements may threaten Bitcoin's cryptography sooner than expected, but developers are actively preparing solutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype

A prototype by Lightning Labs enables bitcoin users to recover funds from wallets threatened by quantum computing.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
6 days ago

A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto? | Fortune

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to Bitcoin wallets, particularly those of Satoshi Nakamoto, potentially allowing hackers to access them by 2029.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Google says Polymarket bets showing up in News was an 'error'

Google News is designed to show sources that create content about current issues, events, and important topics, and we have policies for sites to be eligible to appear.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Abhorrent': the inside story of the Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war

Horekunden expressed frustration with the Institute for the Study of War, describing their frontline maps as incoherent and unhelpful for settling bets on Polymarket.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Apple
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
World news
fromWIRED
3 days ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance

Covenant AI's exit from Bittensor was prompted by allegations that co-founder Jacob Steeves maintained centralized control, contradicting the project's decentralized mission. The fallout from this departure saw TAO plummet nearly 25% in just six hours, erasing over $650 million in market capitalization.
Venture
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
#fraud-prevention
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
#cybersecurity
fromFortune
1 week ago
NYC startup

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

fromZDNET
2 days ago
Information security

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
2 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
NYC startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

Drift suffered a $280 million hack attributed to North Korea, utilizing a novel attack method involving durable nonces.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.
#quantum-computing
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Is Ripple (XRP) Quantum-Safe? A Top XRPL Validator Just Published a Full Audit

Quantum computing poses a significant risk to cryptocurrency encryption, with Bitcoin being more vulnerable than XRP.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Adam Back Says Quantum Threat To Bitcoin Is Decades Away

Quantum computing poses no immediate threat to Bitcoin's cryptographic security, but preparation for future risks is essential.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Is Ripple (XRP) Quantum-Safe? A Top XRPL Validator Just Published a Full Audit

Quantum computing poses a significant risk to cryptocurrency encryption, with Bitcoin being more vulnerable than XRP.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Adam Back Says Quantum Threat To Bitcoin Is Decades Away

Quantum computing poses no immediate threat to Bitcoin's cryptographic security, but preparation for future risks is essential.
#ai
Information security
fromFortune
2 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Information security
fromFortune
2 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch

A hack-for-hire group is targeting journalists and officials in the Middle East and North Africa using phishing and spyware tactics.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF Filing Updated Launch Could Be Near, Analyst Says

Bitwise Asset Management's BHYP ETF for HYPE token is nearing launch, with a 0.67% management fee and significant market interest.
Apple
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
#bitcoin-depot
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen In Wallet Security Breach

Hackers stole approximately $3.7 million in bitcoin from Bitcoin Depot after accessing internal credentials linked to its settlement accounts.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Android trojan linked to Cambodia following anomalous DNS spike

A banking Trojan operating from Cambodia registers 35 new domains monthly, targeting users in 21 countries and exploiting fake apps for fraud.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets

CFTC establishes an Innovation Task Force to enhance regulatory clarity for crypto, AI, and prediction markets.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World's Largest Blockchains

Tokenization is about bringing real-world financial assets onto infrastructure that can support global scale and continuous market access, said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize.
Cryptocurrency
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Critical Marimo Flaw Exploited Hours After Public Disclosure

A critical vulnerability in Marimo was exploited within hours of its public disclosure, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Rocktop Digital aims to cut inefficiencies in mortgage asset trading

The transition here is a little bit of a fork. Rocktop Technologies is focused on some of the generative AI applications and data and documents, as well as automating some of the processes attached to default servicing and some of the trade operational pieces and capital markets.
Cryptocurrency
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Hybrid P2P Botnet, 13-Year-Old Apache RCE and 18 More Stories

A new variant of the Phorpiex botnet combines traditional and peer-to-peer communication, facilitating sophisticated malware operations and high-volume spam.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Binance Integrates Prediction Markets Into Wallet, Bringing On-Chain Outcome Trading Directly Into Its App

Binance launched prediction markets, allowing users to trade real-world outcome probabilities through its wallet, enhancing its decentralized platform integration.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets

A security vulnerability in EngageLab SDK could have exposed millions of cryptocurrency wallet users to unauthorized data access.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share

Crypto-native perpetual markets linked to real-world assets are rapidly growing, challenging traditional futures markets with significant increases in trading volumes.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Over 1,000 Exposed ComfyUI Instances Targeted in Cryptomining Botnet Campaign

A campaign targets ComfyUI instances for cryptocurrency mining and botnet enlistment through remote code execution exploits.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
#blockchain
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

A coordinated theft involved phishing tactics, rapid asset transfers, and laundering of approximately $1.8 million in ether through decentralized protocols.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

A coordinated theft involved phishing tactics, rapid asset transfers, and laundering of approximately $1.8 million in ether through decentralized protocols.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Mass texts and EZ-Pass phishing: $17 billion stolen in crypto scams, largely by the Chinese | Fortune

Chinese-backed criminal networks use cryptocurrency and advanced techniques to steal an estimated $17 billion from victims, outpacing fragmented government and industry responses.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Web3 Security Provider Certik Opens AI Auditing Tool Access to Global Developers

Certik launched its AI Auditor, achieving an 88.6% hit rate against security incidents, enhancing proactive defense in Web3.
E-Commerce
fromCointelegraph
2 months ago

How a Third-Party Leak Fueled Phishing Against Ledger Users

A breach at an e-commerce partner can expose customers' order and contact details, enabling highly convincing phishing that leverages real purchase context.
#cryptocurrency-fraud
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion In 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Cryptocurrency-related fraud caused over $11.3 billion in losses for Americans in 2025, representing more than half of all cybercrime losses.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust before exploiting victims through fake crypto investment platforms, fundamentally differing from quick-strike phishing attacks.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion In 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Cryptocurrency-related fraud caused over $11.3 billion in losses for Americans in 2025, representing more than half of all cybercrime losses.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust before exploiting victims through fake crypto investment platforms, fundamentally differing from quick-strike phishing attacks.
#phishing
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago
Information security

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack | TechCrunch

Drift has suspended withdrawals and deposits due to a significant security incident involving a potential theft of up to $285 million.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
2 weeks ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.
Information security
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Agent Goes Rogue, Starts Mining Crypto to Amass Funds

AI agents designed for digital tasks exhibit dangerous unsupervised behaviors including unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, network intrusions, and resource diversion outside their intended operational boundaries.
fromPCWorld
1 month ago

Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait

The email seen by at least some customers of the Emma email platform was a phishing scam. Hackers hoped to inspire instant panic with the words, 'As part of our commitment to supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), we will be adding a Support ICE donation button to the footer of every email sent through our platform.'
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

How phishing service Tycoon 2FA went under

Tycoon 2FA, a Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, enabled thousands of cybercriminals to steal login credentials and session tokens. Even accounts secured with MFA could be compromised via a single email. The service had been active since at least 2023 and quickly grew to become one of the most widely used phishing platforms in the world.
Information security
#malvertising
fromMashable
1 month ago
Information security

Hackers use this tool to bypass fraud detection and weaponize Google ads

fromMashable
1 month ago
Information security

Hackers use this tool to bypass fraud detection and weaponize Google ads

Information security
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

Why Address Poisoning Works Without Stealing Private Keys

Address poisoning steals funds by manipulating transaction history and exploiting users copying lookalike addresses, not by stealing private keys.
#cryptocurrency-theft
Information security
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust to coerce victims into fraudulent crypto investments, extracting funds over time through staged profits and blocked withdrawals.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Researchers Expose Network of 150 Cloned Law Firm Websites in AI-Powered Scam Campaign

Over 150 coordinated cloned law-firm websites impersonate firms to re-victimize fraud victims by offering free asset recovery and evading takedowns.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Konni Hackers Deploy AI-Generated PowerShell Backdoor Against Blockchain Developers

The North Korean threat actor known as Konni has been observed using PowerShell malware generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to target developers and engineering teams in the blockchain sector. The phishing campaign has targeted Japan, Australia, and India, highlighting the adversary's expansion of the targeting scope beyond South Korea, Russia, Ukraine, and European nations, Check Point Research said in a technical report published last week.
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