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CertiK Discovers Telegram RCE Vulnerability Allowing Attacks on Users

9.4.2024
On April 9, the blockchain security platform CertiK discovered a Telegram vulnerability that enables hackers to use "primarily designed multimedia content, such as images or videos" to launch a remote code execution (RCE) threat. The post CertiK Discovers Telegram RCE Vulnerability Allowing Attacks...

US Government Pledges $3.6M to Build Cybersecurity Workforce

4.4.2024
On April 3, the US government promised cooperative agreements worth roughly $3.6 million to build a workforce skilled in cybersecurity, shielding companies from potential cyberattacks. The post US Government Pledges $3.6M to Build Cybersecurity Workforce appeared first on Cryptonews

Security Vulnerability in Apple’s M-Series Chips Puts Mac Users’ Crypto Private Keys at Risk

22.3.2024
Researchers have uncovered a significant security vulnerability in Apple's M-series chips, raising concerns about the safety of crypto private keys stored on Mac computers. The post Security Vulnerability in Apple’s M-Series Chips Puts Mac Users’ Crypto Private Keys at Risk appeared...

Study: Blockchain Investment Leads in Performance Among Cybersecurity Startups

23.2.2024
A new study put together by Swiss researchers has declared blockchain the best performer in cybersecurity startups, beating out heavyweight fields like Artificial Intelligence and cloud services for the top spot. The study, titled “Measuring the performance of investments in information...

SEC Takes Cybersecurity “Seriously,” Gensler Says in New Letter

12.2.2024
United States and Securities Exchange (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler claimed the federal agency takes its “cybersecurity obligations seriously” in a February 6 letter following last month’s SIM swap attack. The letter was drafted as a response to House Republicans who previously scrutinized...

UN Expert Panel Investigate $3B Worth North Korean Crypto Cyberattacks: Report

9.2.2024
An independent United Nations jury of sanctions monitors is conducting a probe into North Korea’s involvement in $3 billion worth cyberattacks on crypto firms. According to an unpublished UN report reviewed by Reuters, the monitors accused the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)...

Binance Partners with INTERPOL to Enhance Global Cybersecurity Efforts

9.2.2024
Binance has taken certain measures to fortify global cybersecurity efforts by collaborating with INTERPOL. In a recent half-day virtual session focused on essential topics related to cryptocurrency investigations and cyber policing in the rapidly evolving Web3 space, Binance hosted over 30 officers...

Crypto Widget WordPress Plugin Flagged as “Critical” Cybersecurity Risk

8.2.2024
A crypto widget plugin for web content management system WordPress was named as a “critical cybersecurity risk” yesterday. A security bulletin released by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) noted that a plugin called “The Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List”...

Singapore Authorities Raise Concerns Around Crypto Draining Kits

1.2.2024
Singapore police authority and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore have raised concerns around cryptocurrency draining kits. In a joint statement, the authorities warned that cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging cryptocurrency drainers and targeting owners of digital wallets. (1/2) As...

Uniswap Prioritizes Security, Unveils Permit2 to Stop Hackers Draining User Funds

18.1.2024
Uniswap introduced the Permit2 security upgrade to address vulnerabilities allowing hackers infinite token access and withdrawals. Image by vladim_ka, Adobe Stock. Decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled a new security tool called Permit2 today to give users more control over their digital...

Gov’t Servers in South Korean City ‘Infected with Crypto Mining Malware’

16.1.2024
Source: iuliia_n/Adobe Crypto mining malware has been found on two government servers in the South Korean city of Daejeon, an audit has found. Per MBN, the nation’s Ministry of Public Administration and Security commissioned biannual audits of the city government’s servers. During...

Cybersecurity Risks in the Cryptocurrency Industry

10.1.2024
Source: iStock / JuSun The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) social media account being compromised is concerning. Impersonations and hacks are nothing new in the cryptocurrency space but could the hack have been avoided? After the post, the SEC started an internal market manipulation...

North Korean Lazarus Group Withdraws $1 Million in BTC Using Mixing Service

9.1.2024
The Lazarus Group, one of the most infamous cryptocurrency hacking collectives, has made one of its largest cryptocurrency withdrawals in over a month. According to Arkham, an on-chain intelligence exchange system, the group withdrew a million dollars worth of bitcoin from one of its addresses...

Spider-Man And Wolverine Devs Hit By Alleged Ransomware Attack

12.12.2023
Insomniac Games, the PlayStation-owned developer behind Marvel’s Spider-Man and the upcoming Wolverine, was reportedly breached by a ransomware gang that claims to have stolen employees’ personal data and unreleased information about its upcoming X-Men game.Read more

US Space Force Member Proposes Bitcoin’s PoW Systems in Cyberattack Prevention

4.12.2023
Image by Kaleb, Adobe Stock Jason Lowery, a member of the United States Space Force, has proposed the use of proof-of-work (PoW) networks, like Bitcoin (BTC), as a means to protect the country from cyber-inflicted warfare. In a letter addressed to the US Defense Innovation Board, Lowery emphasized...

BIS advises central banks to plan in advance for CBDC security

29.11.2023
From legal issues to hackers, launching a CBDC is fraught with risks, and BIS has a big list of them to consider

KyberSwap’s $47 Million Hacker to Propose Deal in Upcoming Statement

29.11.2023
Source: KyberSwap The KyberSwap hacker has indicated plans to propose a deal, with a statement expected on November 30. Following last week’s $47 million exploit of KyberSwap, the hacker has left a message on the network reinstating the inclination to negotiate, with plans to release...