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    Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Infiltrates Home Server Through Exposed Docker Container

    January 05, 2025 • 1 min read

    A cybersecurity researcher's personal server was hijacked by Kinsing malware after briefly exposing a Docker database container online. The incident highlights critical security lessons for home server administrators and the growing sophistication of threats targeting personal networks.

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    Congress Urged to Strengthen U.S. Election Security Against Foreign Cyber Threats

    December 27, 2024 • 1 min read

    Cybersecurity experts testify before Congress about urgent needs to modernize election systems against evolving foreign threats, including cyber attacks and financial crime. Experts warn of vulnerabilities in legacy systems and recommend bipartisan action to protect election integrity through improved regulations and technology adoption.

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    North Korean Hackers Orchestrate $308M Bitcoin Heist from Japanese Exchange

    December 24, 2024 • 1 min read

    A sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor resulted in the theft of $308 million in Bitcoin from DMM Bitcoin exchange. The attack, which began with targeting an employee at crypto wallet company Ginco, marks one of the largest cryptocurrency heists of 2024.

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    AI Chatbot Receives $50,000 Bitcoin Donation from Tech Investor, Sparks Crypto Phenomenon

    December 20, 2024 • 1 min read

    Truth Terminal, an AI chatbot running on Meta's Llama model, gained prominence after receiving a substantial Bitcoin donation from Marc Andreessen. The experimental AI has inspired the creation of memecoins worth over $1 billion, raising questions about AI's influence on digital finance and online communities.

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    CoinLurker: New Crypto-Stealing Malware Exploits Microsoft Edge WebView2 to Evade Detection

    December 17, 2024 • 1 min read

    A sophisticated new malware called CoinLurker is targeting cryptocurrency users through deceptive update notifications, leveraging Microsoft Edge WebView2 technology to steal wallet data. The malware employs advanced evasion techniques including EtherHiding and stolen certificates while targeting multiple cryptocurrency platforms.

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    Gaming the System: Job Task Scams Drain $220M from Americans in Massive Fraud Wave

    December 17, 2024 • 1 min read

    The FTC reports a surge in sophisticated job scams using game-like tasks, costing Americans $220M in early 2024 alone. Starting with small payments before pressuring victims to invest, these scams have exploded from zero cases in 2020 to 20,000 complaints this year.

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    Critical Security Breach: Popular Python AI Library Compromised with Crypto Mining Malware

    December 09, 2024 • 1 min read

    The Ultralytics AI library was discovered distributing malicious cryptocurrency mining code through compromised versions on PyPI. The attack, which exploited GitHub Actions workflows, potentially impacted thousands of AI developers worldwide and highlights growing concerns around supply chain security.

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    Russian Crypto Money Laundering Ring Exposed in Major UK Investigation

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    British authorities have uncovered a massive cryptocurrency laundering operation that processed billions in criminal funds and enabled Russian espionage activities across 30 countries. The investigation led to 84 arrests and exposed deep connections between Russian elites, cybercriminals, and UK drug gangs.

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    Five Years of Devastating Ransomware: A Timeline of Billion-Dollar Attacks

    December 03, 2024 • 1 min read

    From Colonial Pipeline to JBS Foods, ransomware attacks have caused unprecedented damage, with global losses reaching $20 billion in 2021 alone. Explore the most significant cyber incidents that paralyzed critical infrastructure and reshaped cybersecurity strategies between 2018-2023.

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    Global Cybercrime Crackdown: Interpol Operation HAECHI V Nets 5,500 Arrests and $400M in Assets

    December 02, 2024 • 1 min read

    Interpol's Operation HAECHI V marks a major victory against cybercrime, resulting in over 5,500 arrests and $400 million in seized assets across 40 countries. The operation targeted various cyber fraud schemes and dismantled major criminal networks, demonstrating enhanced international law enforcement capabilities.

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