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Health ·

Measles cases surge 35% in U.S. amid declining vaccination rates

War & Conflict ·

North Korea launches missiles, denies involvement in $6 billion Binance hack

Crime & Justice ·

Researchers warned of North Korean hacking threats before $6.3B Binance theft

Business ·

Mercado Bitcoin to refund users after $40 million hack in Brazil

Technology ·

Hackers breach European supermarkets, exposing risks in smart technology

War & Conflict ·

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of hacking emergency alert systems

Business ·

Binance initiates phased crypto withdrawals, starting with Bitcoin after hack

Business ·

Binance loses $6.4 billion in hack, Bitcoin price drops 3%

Technology

Meta tests prediction-market app; DOJ seeks $1.2 billion from Binance hack

Meta is testing a prediction-market app allowing users to bet on outcomes with points instead of cash, aiming to engage users and diversify beyond social media. Meanwhile, the DOJ plans to seize $1.2 billion...

The Block · 16 hours ago · 1 min read

Technology

Australia proposes criminal penalties for AI failures after OpenAI breach

Australia plans to create a new AI safety regulator and introduce criminal penalties for tech firms that fail to prevent AI-related harm, following a breach of a government health website by a rogue OpenAI...

BBC Technology · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Binance reimburses users $6.3 billion, analysts predict stable crypto market

Binance will fully reimburse users for the $6.3 billion hack, using its emergency insurance fund to prevent wider market disruption. Analysts believe this swift action will restore investor confidence and...

CoinTelegraph · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Health

Measles cases surge 35% in U.S. amid declining vaccination rates

Measles cases in the U.S. surged by 35% in early 2024, largely due to declining vaccination rates, raising concerns about public health and herd immunity. Additionally, ransomware attacks on European freezer...

Scientific American · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Cyber-attacks compromise blood storage systems in France, raise security concerns

Recent cyber-attacks compromised medical fridge systems in France, affecting blood donation storage but without any reported health risks. This incident underscores critical vulnerabilities in healthcare...

BBC World News · 10 days ago · 1 min read

War & Conflict

North Korea launches missiles, denies involvement in $6 billion Binance hack

North Korea launched multiple short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan while denying involvement in a $6 billion cryptocurrency theft. These actions heighten tensions with the U.S. and its allies...

Al Jazeera · 10 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Researchers warned of North Korean hacking threats before $6.3B Binance theft

North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance by tricking an employee into downloading malware through a fake job offer. This incident underscores the persistent threat of state-sponsored cybercrime in...

TechCrunch · 11 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Mercado Bitcoin to refund users after $40 million hack in Brazil

Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's largest cryptocurrency exchange, will refund users for the $40 million lost in a recent hack, covering the losses from its own reserves. This incident underscores the ongoing security...

Decrypt · 11 days ago · 3 min read

Technology

Arbitrum council transfers $30 million from Binance hack without hacker's key

Arbitrum's council moved $30 million of funds stolen in the Binance hack on October 25, 2023, without the hacker's private key. This action underscores the cryptocurrency community’s efforts to manage stolen...

CoinDesk · 11 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Hackers breach European supermarkets, exposing risks in smart technology

A recent cyber-attack on European supermarkets compromised their refrigeration systems, highlighting vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices. This incident underscores the need for improved cybersecurity...

BBC Technology · 12 days ago · 2 min read

Markets & Finance

US spot bitcoin ETFs lose $643 million after Binance hack

US spot bitcoin ETFs experienced $643 million in outflows, the largest in four months, following a significant hack of Binance that raised security concerns in the crypto market. This incident highlights the...

The Block · 12 days ago · 1 min read

War & Conflict

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of hacking emergency alert systems

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of hacking emergency alert systems, escalating their ongoing cyber warfare amid renewed military tensions. Disruptions to these critical systems could undermine...

France 24 · 12 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Binance initiates phased crypto withdrawals, starting with Bitcoin after hack

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CoinDesk · 13 days ago · 2 min read

Technology

Hackers steal $138,000 from twelve DeFi websites registered with Name.com

Hackers compromised twelve DeFi websites registered with Name.com, stealing approximately $138,000 in cryptocurrency by redirecting users to phishing pages. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in DeFi...

The Block · 14 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Binance restores 90% of $600 million stolen in KuCoin hack

Binance restored 90% of the $600 million stolen in the 2022 KuCoin hack using industry reserves. This recovery mitigates financial damage but highlights persistent vulnerabilities in digital asset security.

Sky News · 14 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Bitcoin celebrates 18th anniversary amid security threats and major hacks

Bitcoin turned 18 on Tuesday, highlighting its status as the cornerstone of the cryptocurrency market amid new challenges like AI-driven security threats and the largest exchange hack in history, which cost...

CoinTelegraph · 14 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance, triggering political debate on crypto regulation

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the largest theft in cryptocurrency history, prompting urgent responses from U.S. and international law enforcement. The incident has ignited a political debate over...

CoinTelegraph · 14 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

North Korea's Lazarus Group linked to $6.3 billion Binance theft

North Korea's Lazarus Group is identified as the likely perpetrator behind the $6.3 billion theft from Binance, highlighting the nation's reliance on cybercrime to finance its regime. This incident, the...

BBC Technology · 14 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Binance freezes $3 billion linked to $6.3 billion North Korean hack

Binance has frozen approximately $3 billion of the $6.3 billion stolen in a hack attributed to North Korean hackers, specifically the Lazarus Group. The incident has prompted investigations from U.S....

BBC Business · 15 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Binance loses $6.4 billion in hack, Bitcoin price drops 3%

Binance experienced a historic breach, losing approximately $6.4 billion in assets, but Bitcoin's price only fell 3%, indicating the market's increased resilience since 2018. This event underscores the...

Decrypt · 15 days ago · 2 min read