Hacker took pains to hide $3.36B of stolen bitcoin. Feds found it anyway
The haul, the second biggest in DOJ history, shows the difficulty of hiding cryptocurrency. Enlarge / Bitcoin laundering concept vector illustration. Federal prosecutors have recovered $3.36 billion in bitcoin that was.....»»
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’
Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by.....»»
Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion
Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early st.....»»
Bitcoin hits record high as Trump vows to end crypto crackdown
Trump plans to shake up the SEC by installing pro-crypto leaders. Bitcoin hit a new record high late Monday, its value peaking at $89,623 as investors quickly moved to cash in on.....»»
When countries hide their public debt, they hurt themselves, their citizens and their lenders, say economists
Economists from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently announced that global public debt would soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from the University of Notre Dam.....»»
Security experts warn of new hacker strategy targeting Windows drivers
A new BYOVD attack ends with an infostealer and cryptominer inserted into your Windows PC. The threat campaign named SteelFox uses fake activators......»»
Pathogens that cling to microplastics may survive wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, reports a study led by Ingun Lund Witsø of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, published November 6, 2024 in the open-access journal.....»»
GoZone ransomware accuses and threatens victims
A new ransomware dubbed GoZone is being leveraged by attackers that don’t seem to be very greedy: they are asking the victims to pay just $1,000 in Bitcoin if they want their files decrypted. The GoZone HTML ransom note (Source: SonicWall) The.....»»
NRO chief: “You can’t hide” from our new swarm of SpaceX-built spy satellites
"A satellite is always coming over an area within a given reasonable amount of time." The director of the National Reconnaissance Office has a message for US adversaries around th.....»»
Snowflake hacker arrested over data breach and extortion
Canadian authorities have arrested one of the men behind the Snowflake breach......»»
New Apple Intelligence videos offer workplace solutions, including for stolen pudding
Apple has released a pair of new videos highlighting Apple Intelligence’s capabilities, this time in the office. Prior videos have focused on the iPhone 16, but the MacBook Pro is highlighted here—fitting for the new workplace focus. more….....»»
The Pixel 9 might have stolen some of Apple’s iPhone market share
Recent data from Statcounter suggests that the Google Pixel 9 might have stolen some of the US market share from Apple. The post The Pixel 9 might have stolen some of Apple’s iPhone market share appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pi.....»»
‘Just like that it’s stolen’: This Tampa couple’s home was snatched by fraudsters in highly common deed scam
‘Just like that it’s stolen’: This Tampa couple’s home was snatched by fraudsters in highly common deed scam.....»»
Lamborghini Huracán And Nissan GT-Rs Among 30 Stolen Cars Worth $8 Million Recovered In Thailand
Lamborghini Huracán And Nissan GT-Rs Among 30 Stolen Cars Worth $8 Million Recovered In Thailand.....»»
Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers
Imagine making a phone call to your bank but ending up speaking to a hacker on the other end of the line. That is precisely … The post Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers appeared first on BGR. Imagine making a.....»»
Crime blotter: NFL player robbed, SEC hacked, and iPhone thieves being arrested around the US
An SEC hack involved spoofing an iPhone, an NFL player's iPad is stolen from his car, and "porch pirates" are being caught.A man in handcuffs (Pixabay) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the latest in Apple-related crime. Con.....»»
Joe Rogan asked Donald Trump for specifics on how 2020 was stolen. Then could only laugh at the answer
Joe Rogan asked Donald Trump for specifics on how 2020 was stolen. Then could only laugh at the answer.....»»
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High as Mining Revenue Rises; Signals Upcoming Bull Run
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High as Mining Revenue Rises; Signals Upcoming Bull Run.....»»
Feds clear way for EVTOL startups to bring flying vehicles to U.S. airspace
Feds clear way for EVTOL startups to bring flying vehicles to U.S. airspace.....»»
A simple password mistake led to 5.3 million leaked health records
Unprotected Mexican health care database left unprotected leads to 5.3 million users with their data stolen and exposed to identity theft and more......»»
Peter Todd in hiding after being “unmasked” as bitcoin creator
An HBO documentary says he is the real Satoshi Nakamoto. When Canadian developer Peter Todd found out that a new HBO documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, was set to i.....»»