Tag: blockchain
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Deepfake Detection Protecting Identity Systems from AI-Generated Fraud
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in SecurityNewsAdvanced deepfake detection combines AI forensic analysis, liveness checks, and behavioral biometrics to combat synthetic fraud. Discover neural anomaly detection and blockchain verification systems to counter AI-generated threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/deepfake-detection-protecting-identity-systems-from-ai-generated-fraud/
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Attackers allegedly stole $69 million from cryptocurrency platform Phemex
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in SecurityNewsCrooks stole at least $69 million from Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Phemex in an alleged cyberattack. Singapore-based crypto platform Phemex paused operations after a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of $69M. Phemex CEO Federico Variola stated they are restoring withdrawals and temporarily manually reviewing all requests. On Thursday, researchers at the blockchain security firm PeckShield noticed…
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Millions Stolen: North Korea Hackers Target Blockchain Industry
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in SecurityNewsThe United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea have joined forces to issue a stark warning to First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/millions-stolen-north-korea-hackers-target-blockchain-industry/
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Blockchain in cybersecurity: opportunities and challenges
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity is facing new challenges with advances in AI, cloud tech, and increasing cyber threats. Solutions like blockchain… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/blockchain-in-cybersecurity-opportunities-challenges/
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Illicit HuiOne Telegram Market Surpasses Hydra, Hits $24 Billion in Crypto Transactions
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in SecurityNewsThe Telegram-based online marketplace known as HuiOne Guarantee and its vendors have cumulatively received at least $24 billion in cryptocurrency, dwarfing the now-defunct Hydra to become the largest online illicit marketplace to have ever operated.The figures, released by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, show that monthly inflows have increased by 51% since July 2024.Huione Guarantee, part…
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Chainalysis Expands Fraud Detection With Alterya Acquisition
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in SecurityNewsAlterya’s AI-Powered Data Will Combat Scams Across Traditional Financial Ecosystems. Alterya’s AI agents now power Chainalysis’ fraud prevention, integrating off-chain data sources like Venmo and Zelle with blockchain analytics. This acquisition marks a significant step in detecting and stopping scams earlier in the fraud cycle, said CEO Jonathan Levin. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cryptohack Roundup: Kwon’s Trial, China’s Blockchain Plan
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in SecurityNewsAlso: Penalty on Illegal Crypto Mining in Siberia. This week, include Do Kwon’s trial, penalty on a Siberian firm over illegal crypto mining, 2024 drainer attack statistics, US bank regulator’s crypto stance, Gemini’s CFTC settlement, China’s blockchain plans and Hong Kong’s push for DLT in banks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cryptohack-roundup-kwons-trial-chinas-blockchain-plan-a-27255
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Cryptohack Roundup: Cambodia’s New Crypto Directive
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in SecurityNewsAnimoca Brands Co-Founder’s Social Media Hacked. This week, Cambodia introducing new crypto directive, a hacker compromising Animoca Brands co-founder’s social media, FTX co-CEO having his sentence reduced by a year, IRS pushing new crypto tax reporting rules and the Blockchain Bandit moving funds after two years of inactivity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Fake Zoom Meeting Links Lead to Million-Dollar Cryptocurrency Heist
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in SecurityNewsA sophisticated phishing campaign masquerading as Zoom meeting invitations has resulted in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency, as revealed by a recent analysis from blockchain security firm SlowMist. By... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fake-zoom-meeting-links-lead-to-million-dollar-cryptocurrency-heist/
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North Korean Hackers Tied to $1.3B in Stolen Crypto in 2024
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in SecurityNewsResearchers Trace 61% of Known Losses This Year to Pyongyang-Backed Hackers. Hackers tied to North Korea’s cash-strapped totalitarian dictatorship this year stole a record amount of cryptocurrency, totaling $1.34 billion across 47 incidents, or about double their known haul for 2023, reported blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/north-korean-hackers-tied-to-13b-in-stolen-crypto-in-2024-a-27129
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North Korean hackers stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto this year
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in SecurityNewsNorth Korean hackers have stolen $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency across 47 cyberattacks that occurred in 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-stole-13-billion-worth-of-crypto-this-year/
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The Role of Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Securing Digital Transactions
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in SecurityNewsLearn how blockchain and smart contracts improve cybersecurity factors in online transactions, remove the element of fraud, and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/blockchain-smart-contracts-securing-digital-transactions/
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News alert: DMD Diamond invites developers to participate in open beta for its v4 blockchain
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Tags: blockchainVienna, Austria, Dec. 11, 2024, CyberNewswire, DMD Diamond, one of the oldest blockchain projects in the space, has announced the start of Open Beta for the DMD Diamond v4 blockchain. Established in 2013, DMD Diamond is recognized as… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/news-alert-dmd-diamond-invites-developers-to-participate-in-open-beta-for-its-v4-blockchain/
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Solana blockchain’s popular web3.js npm package backdoored to steal keys, funds
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in SecurityNewsDamage likely limited to those running bots with private key access First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/05/solana_javascript_sdk_compromised/
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Hackers Drain $1.48 Billion from Crypto in 2024, Led by DeFi Exploits
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in SecurityNewsHackers stole $1.48 billion from the crypto industry in 2024. A new report highlights trends in blockchain security, including shifts in target networks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-drain-billions-crypto-2024-led-defi-exploits/
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Check Point warnt vor Missbrauch von legitimen Blockchain-Protokollen
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in SecurityNewsDiese neue Schwachstelle unterstreicht die zunehmende Raffinesse von Cyber-Kriminellen, die es auf den Krypto-Bereich abgesehen haben, und zeigt nicht… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-warnt-vor-missbrauch-von-legitimen-blockchain-protokollen/a37870/
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einer Blockchain-Plattform
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on x.com Jump to article: x.com/Casper_Network/status/1817852127487689114
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Code Assessment of the Concordium Blockchain
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in SecurityNewsConcordium is a science-based proof-of-stake blockchain created with business applications in mind. It is the first blockchain with identification bui… First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2021/06/04/code-assessment-of-the-concordium-blockchain/
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Solana Program Security Part1
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in SecurityNewsSolana is a web-scale, open-source blockchain protocol that is fast, secure, and fully decentralized. The protocol introduces eight core technologies … First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2021/09/15/solana-program-security-part1/
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Extending Our Partner Ecosystem
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in SecurityNewsTo All Expert Blockchain Companies, Who May Be Interested in Joining our Partner Pool¦ Watch out Decentralized Finance, here comes Decentralized Partn… First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2021/09/30/extending-our-partner-ecosystem/
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Mitigating Risk in the Allbridge Core
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in SecurityNewsA blockchain bridge enables interoperability between two different blockchains. Typically, it allows one to transfer data and tokens from one chain to… First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2023/01/12/mitigating-risk-in-the-allbridge-core/
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Lattice-free half-half attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum
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in SecurityNewsPublic blockchains have a long history of attacks regarding their ECDSA signatures. Since all transactions are publicly available, it makes a perfect … First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2023/07/11/lattice-free-half-half-attack-on-bitcoin-and-ethereum/
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Ethereum’s Layer 2 Solutions Could Outrun the Main Blockchain by 2030
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Tags: blockchainAccording to recent reports, Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions could reach an impressive $1 trillion market capitalization by 2030…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ethereum-layer-2-solutions-outrun-blockchain-2030/
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Philippine Entrepreneur Combines Blockchain Innovation with Environmental Conservation through Ora Coin Foundation
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Tags: blockchainCebu, Philippines, 27th November 2024, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/philippine-entrepreneur-combines-blockchain-ora-coin-foundation/
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, communications, conference, container, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, group, guide, hacker, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsWith the New Year on the horizon, many IT professionals may be looking to improve their careers in 2025 but need direction on the best way. The latest data from Foote Partners may provide helpful signposts.Analyzing more than 638 certifications as part of its 3Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
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FBI pierces ‘anonymity’ of cryptocurrency, secret domain registrars in Scattered Spider probe
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in SecurityNewsThe US Justice Department on Wednesday announced the arrest of five suspected members of the notorious Scattered Spider phishing crew, but the most interesting part of the case was a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document detailing how easily the feds were able to track the phishers’ movements and activities. In recent years, services that push…
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Cryptohack Roundup: No Prison Time for FTX’s Gary Wang
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in SecurityNewsAlso: Bitfinex Launderer Razzlekhan Gets 18-Month Sentence. This week, sentences in FTX, Bitfinex and Helix cases, a $25.5M Thala hack, the WazirX hack and South Korea probed UpBit. U.S. lawmakers want a crackdown on Tornado. U.S. Prosecutors may scale back crypto cases. BIT Mining fined $10M and the Chinese Communist Party expelled a key blockchain…