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Crypto Hackers Stole $3.4B in 2025 as North Korea Dominates Attacks
Cybersecurity

Crypto Hackers Stole $3.4B in 2025 as North Korea Dominates Attacks

Fireblocks report reveals $17B stolen since 2020, with DPRK's Lazarus Group behind 75% of crypto platform attacks. Defense-in-depth approach now critical.

Moltbook AI Network Suffers Major Security Breach Exposing 25K Users
Cybersecurity

Moltbook AI Network Suffers Major Security Breach Exposing 25K Users

Security researcher gains full database access to Moltbook AI agent social network in under 3 minutes, exposing API keys, emails, and private messages.

NVIDIA Red Team Releases AI Agent Security Framework Amid Rising Sandbox Threats
Cybersecurity

NVIDIA Red Team Releases AI Agent Security Framework Amid Rising Sandbox Threats

NVIDIA's AI Red Team publishes mandatory security controls for AI coding agents, addressing prompt injection attacks and sandbox escape vulnerabilities.

Fireblocks Exposes North Korean Hackers Running Fake Crypto Job Scam
Cybersecurity

Fireblocks Exposes North Korean Hackers Running Fake Crypto Job Scam

Fireblocks security team disrupts Lazarus Group-linked recruitment scam targeting crypto developers with malware disguised as coding assignments.

Tether Partners with UN to Combat Crypto Crime Across Africa
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Tether Partners with UN to Combat Crypto Crime Across Africa

USDT issuer Tether announces joint initiative with UNODC targeting cybersecurity education and human trafficking prevention across six African nations.

Quantum-Proofing Your Seed Phrase: Is the 2026 NIST Standard Too Little, Too Late for Bitcoin?
Cybersecurity

Quantum-Proofing Your Seed Phrase: Is the 2026 NIST Standard Too Little, Too Late for Bitcoin?

In early 2026, the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) has shifted from a theoretical debate to a regulatory mandate. While the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its first set of quantum-resistant standards (FIPS 203, 204, and 205), the Bitcoin network remains anchored to its classical Elliptic Curve (ECDSA) roots. As "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" threats loom, the question for 2026 isn't if quantum computers exist, but whether Bitcoin can pivot before the "Quantum Apocalypse" becomes a reality.

OpenAI Unveils Advanced GPT-5.2-Codex for Enhanced Software and Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

OpenAI Unveils Advanced GPT-5.2-Codex for Enhanced Software and Cybersecurity

OpenAI introduces GPT-5.2-Codex, an advanced AI model for software engineering and cybersecurity, enhancing long-term task handling and network security capabilities.

Preventing Holiday Season Fraud: Protecting Customers from APP Scams
Cybersecurity

Preventing Holiday Season Fraud: Protecting Customers from APP Scams

Learn how to safeguard customers from APP fraud during the holiday season, a peak time for scams affecting both traditional and crypto financial platforms.

Tether Unveils PearPass: A Decentralized Password Manager for Enhanced Security
Cybersecurity

Tether Unveils PearPass: A Decentralized Password Manager for Enhanced Security

Tether introduces PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager, eliminating cloud risks by storing credentials locally on devices, enhancing user control and security.

Fireblocks Responds to Sha1-Hulud 2.0 Security Threat
Cybersecurity

Fireblocks Responds to Sha1-Hulud 2.0 Security Threat

Fireblocks addresses Sha1-Hulud 2.0 security breach, ensuring no customer funds were accessed. The company implements enhanced security measures and collaborates with forensics experts.

AI-Led Cyber Espionage Campaign Unveiled: A New Era in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

AI-Led Cyber Espionage Campaign Unveiled: A New Era in Cybersecurity

A groundbreaking AI-driven cyber espionage campaign has been uncovered, highlighting the growing role of AI in both cyberattacks and defense, according to Anthropic.

Strategic Energy Investments Pave Way for America's AI Future
Cybersecurity

Strategic Energy Investments Pave Way for America's AI Future

Anthropic announces $2 million investment at Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit to advance AI-powered energy solutions and cybersecurity education.

Anthropic's Frontier Red Team Evaluates AI Risks in Cybersecurity and Biosecurity
Cybersecurity

Anthropic's Frontier Red Team Evaluates AI Risks in Cybersecurity and Biosecurity

Anthropic's Frontier Red Team assesses the evolving risks of AI models in cybersecurity and biosecurity, highlighting advancements and challenges in AI capabilities.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Against Phishing SMS Scams
Cybersecurity

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Against Phishing SMS Scams

The HKMA urges public caution against phishing SMS messages falsely claiming to be from the authority, highlighting a recent scam involving fake insurance service activation.

AI-Powered DeFi Security: Can Machine Learning Prevent the Next $100M Protocol Hack?
Cybersecurity

AI-Powered DeFi Security: Can Machine Learning Prevent the Next $100M Protocol Hack?

DeFi protocols lost over $3.1 billion to hacks in 2025. AI is emerging as a key tool for security, with potential to prevent large-scale attacks by 2026-2027.