UK Minister Wants Nation To Be a Crypto Hub, Minus the Criminals
The UK's digital minister reiterated the government's ambition to make Britain a global crypto hub while sounding a cautious note about the potential criminal uses of digital assets. From a report: "We do intend the United Kingdom and London to be cr.....»»
Child abusers are covering their tracks with better use of crypto
“Mixers” and “privacy coins” like Monero enable them to launder profits, stay online. Enlarge (credit: Naufal MQ via Getty Images) For those who trade in child sexual exploitation images and videos in the darkest.....»»
Killers of the Flower Moon movie is now available to watch on Apple TV+
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon is now available to stream and watch on Apple TV+. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the movie depicts how members of the wealthy Osage nation were murdered in a p.....»»
Actor paid to pose as crypto CEO “deeply sorry” about $1.3 billion scam
Fake CEO denied profiting off the alleged cryptocurrency scam. Enlarge / A screenshot from Jack Gamble's video outing Stephen Harrison as HyperVerse's fake CEO, posted on Gamble's "Nobody Special Finance" YouTube channel. (credit.....»»
“Security researcher” offers to delete data stolen by ransomware attackers
When organizations get hit by ransomware and pay the crooks to decrypt the encrypted data and delete the stolen data, they can never be entirely sure the criminals will do as they promised. And even if an organization gets its data decrypted, they ca.....»»
India"s Sun probe reaches solar orbit
India's solar observation mission on Saturday entered the Sun's orbit after a four-month journey, the latest success for the space exploration ambitions of the world's most populous nation......»»
Navajo objection to flying human ashes to the Moon won’t delay launch
"They’re not going to remove the human remains and keep them here on Earth." Enlarge / The Moon sets over sandstone formations on the Navajo Nation. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images) Science instruments aren't the onl.....»»
Elon Musk drops price of X gold checks amid rampant crypto scams
Reports come the same week X reduced the cost of buying gold checkmarks. Enlarge (credit: ALAIN JOCARD / Contributor | AFP) There's currently a surge in cryptocurrency and phishing scams proliferating on X (formerly Twit.....»»
SpaceX sues US labor board, claims agency structure is unconstitutional
NLRB sued by SpaceX after accusing the company of illegally firing employees. Enlarge / Elon Musk at an AI event with Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | WPA Pool ).....»»
Google"s security firm Mandiant has its Twitter account hacked
Hackers took over Mandiant’s X account to share crypto-draining links in a pretty ironic attack......»»
Crypto hedge fund CEO may not exist; probe finds no record of identity
HyperVerse's collapse caused an estimated $1.3 billion in customer losses. Enlarge / A still from a HyperVerse video featuring CEO Steven Reece Lewis. (credit: @cryptotech607 | YouTube) For years, rumors spread on social.....»»
Cybercriminals set their sights on crypto markets
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity in the context of cryptocurrenc.....»»
Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland, on Putin, powerful women and legislating in the age of AI
Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland, on Putin, powerful women and legislating in the age of AI.....»»
Hackers stole billions of dollars of crypto in 2023
Crypto thefts are still less than what was stolen in 2022, or in 2021......»»
From CZ to SBF, 2023 was the year of the fallen crypto bro
Going from zero to billionaire to zero is no crypto bro's dream. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images (Bloomberg/Antonio Masiello)) Looking back, 2023 will likely be remembered as the year of the fallen crypto b.....»»
A soldier"s iPhone stopped a bullet, saving his life
An Israeli soldier's life was saved by his iPhone when it stopped a bullet, so he and his fellow soldiers were gifted new ones by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rabi Shai Graucher.iPhone 15The iPhone is rated against dust, water, and some extr.....»»
Chilean researchers call for transformative change to tackle climate action
Addressing climate change has become a central issue in Chile's public policy. As part of that debate, Dr. Maisa Rojas, researcher in Atmospheric Physics, who currently serves as Chilean Minister for Environment and Marco Billi of the Center for Clim.....»»
Florida"s garden equipment helps it lead the nation in this type of pollution
Florida leads the nation in emissions of at least two pollutants from gas-powered lawn equipment, according to the federal government's latest National Emissions Inventory......»»
Cooke to succeed Templin as CEO of Toyota Financial Services
Scott Cooke will become CEO of Toyota Financial Services, the nation's largest captive auto lender, effective Jan. 2, succeeding Mark Templin in the role......»»
Common Sense Privacy protects consumer privacy with AI-powered software platform
Common Sense Privacy debuts software to help companies better assess and manage privacy regulatory risks. Building on foundational IP from Common Sense Media, the nation’s leading child advocacy nonprofit organization, the platform boasts the most.....»»
UK could be held to ransom by ‘catastrophic’ cyberattacks
Lords and MPs are warning that the UK government isn't doing enough to protect the nation from cyber threats.....»»