Cybersecurity

AI-Powered “FraudOnTok” Scam Targets TikTok Shop Users Worldwide

The scam, called "FraudOnTok," uses fake TikTok Shop sites and AI-generated videos to steal credentials and distribute malware. Researchers found over 15,000 lookalike...

Cybercrime Gets an Upgrade: Rise of Subscription-Based Digital Crime Services Threatens Crypto Users

Cybercriminals now offer specialized tools and services through subscription models, mirroring legitimate software businesses. The transformation from solo Hackers to organized criminal enterprises has increased...

Major Cybercrime Crackdown: Two Arrested in Ireland

Two men arrested in Ireland as part of global operation against cyberfraud.Europol shuts down LabHost, a platform used for phishing and smishing scams.Searches across...

Security Breach: HECO Chain Bridge Compromised, $86.6 Million in Digital Assets at Risk

KEY TAKEAWAYSOver $86.6 million in digital assets, including ETH, SHIB, LINK, and stablecoins, are at risk due to a compromise in the HECO Chain...

What Is Bcrypt Password Hashing Function?

KEY TAKEAWAYSBcrypt is a password hashing function that transforms plain passwords into unique alphanumeric sequences.It is a one-way process, ensuring that passwords cannot be...

Platypus DeFi Faces Third Exploit in 2023, Suspends Pools to Address Security Concerns

Platypus DeFi, a prominent automated market maker (AMM) protocol, has fallen victim to three flash loan exploits in 2023, resulting in a combined loss...

Another Friend.tech User Loses $34,958 in Phishing Scam, Raises Alarm on Cryptocurrency Security

A Friend.tech user, known as Yyctrader, has fallen victim to a cunning phishing scam, resulting in the loss of his entire cryptocurrency portfolio valued...

Upbit Faces Unprecedented Surge in Hacking Attempts with 159,000 Incidents in 2023

South Korea's renowned cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has reported an astonishing 159,000 hacking attempts in the first half of 2023 alone.The figures, disclosed by...

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AI floods crypto bug bounty programs with false reports

Cryptocurrency bug bounty programs are experiencing a surge in submissions, with Cosmos Labs reporting a 900% year-over-year increase.Protocol leaders...

Semiconductor stocks surge 14 days, hitting record amid AI boom and hedge fund rush

The semiconductor index $SOX is on a historic 14-day rally, nearing its all-time record streak.Semiconductor stocks are now significantly...

US Admiral Praises Bitcoin as National Security ‘Tool’

Admiral Samuel Paparo called Bitcoin a "valuable computer science tool" for national security at a Senate hearing.He argued Bitcoin's...