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  • British govt agents step in as Harrods becomes third mega retailer under cyberattack

    British govt agents step in as Harrods becomes third mega retailer under cyberattack 2025-05-02 at 13:33 By Connor Jones Experts suggest the obvious: There is an ongoing coordinated attack on the Britain’s retail sector Globally recognized purveyor of all things luxury Harrods is the third major UK retailer to confirm an attempted cyberattack on its…

  • Nova Scotia Power Says Hackers Stole Customer Information

    Nova Scotia Power Says Hackers Stole Customer Information 2025-05-02 at 13:33 By Eduard Kovacs Nova Scotia Power’s investigation has shown that the recent cyberattack resulted in the theft of some customer information. The post Nova Scotia Power Says Hackers Stole Customer Information appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original…

  • EMF-blocking products are big right now — how to separate the helpful from the hype

    EMF-blocking products are big right now — how to separate the helpful from the hype 2025-05-02 at 13:05 By Tracy Swartz In a market saturated with EMF-protection gadgets, knowing what actually works — and what’s just shiny garbage — is harder than ever. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews…

  • Movement Labs suspends co-founder following MOVE market turmoil

    Movement Labs suspends co-founder following MOVE market turmoil 2025-05-02 at 13:05 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Movement Labs confirmed the suspension of its co-founder, Rushi Manche, following controversies over a market maker deal that he brokered. Movement announced the suspension of Manche in a May 2 X post, explaining that the “decision was made in…

  • From digital identity to outer space: Projects push crypto use cases

    From digital identity to outer space: Projects push crypto use cases 2025-05-02 at 13:05 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra As the crypto space developed, blockchain use cases expanded from simple digital currencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to more complex areas such as digital identity verification and telecommunications.  Ahead of the Token2049 event in Dubai, Cointelegraph…

  • RSA Conference 2025 Announcement Summary (Day 3) 

    RSA Conference 2025 Announcement Summary (Day 3)  2025-05-02 at 13:05 By SecurityWeek News Hundreds of companies showcased their products and services this week at the 2025 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco. The post RSA Conference 2025 Announcement Summary (Day 3)  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View…

  • MintsLoader Drops GhostWeaver via Phishing, ClickFix — Uses DGA, TLS for Stealth Attacks

    MintsLoader Drops GhostWeaver via Phishing, ClickFix — Uses DGA, TLS for Stealth Attacks 2025-05-02 at 12:47 By The malware loader known as MintsLoader has been used to deliver a PowerShell-based remote access trojan called GhostWeaver. “MintsLoader operates through a multi-stage infection chain involving obfuscated JavaScript and PowerShell scripts,” Recorded Future’s Insikt Group said in a…

  • The Telegraph jumps the gun on World War III

    The Telegraph jumps the gun on World War III 2025-05-02 at 12:32 By Richard Speed Trigger-happy Taiwan headline sparks instant apocalypse vibes World War III might have begun this week, according to British broadsheet The Telegraph.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Microsoft Accounts Go Passwordless by Default

    Microsoft Accounts Go Passwordless by Default 2025-05-02 at 12:32 By Ionut Arghire Microsoft is prioritizing passwordless sign-in and sign-up methods, and is making new accounts passwordless by default. The post Microsoft Accounts Go Passwordless by Default appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Stablecoins: Depegging, fraudsters and decentralization

    Stablecoins: Depegging, fraudsters and decentralization 2025-05-02 at 12:03 By Cointelegraph by Dr. Merav Ozair Opinion by: Merav Ozair, PhD Lately, stablecoins are everywhere — this time around, headed by “traditional” financial institutions. Bank of America and Standard Chartered are considering launching their own stablecoin, joining JPMorgan, which launched its stablecoin, JPM Coin — rebranded as…

  • Artificial general intelligence (AGI): Can it really think like a human?

    Artificial general intelligence (AGI): Can it really think like a human? 2025-05-02 at 12:03 By Cointelegraph by Jules Winnfield What is AGI? When the lines blur between man and machine, you’re looking at artificial general intelligence (AGI). Unlike its counterpart, artificial narrow intelligence (ANI), which is the use of AI for solving individual problem statements,…

  • Open source AI hiring bots favor men, leave women hanging by the phone

    Open source AI hiring bots favor men, leave women hanging by the phone 2025-05-02 at 11:33 By Thomas Claburn Easy fix: Telling LLMs to cosplay Lenin makes ’em more gender blind Open source AI models are more likely to recommend men than women for jobs, particularly the high-paying ones, a new study has found.… This…

  • Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US

    Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US 2025-05-02 at 11:33 By Ionut Arghire Ukrainian national Artem Stryzhak was extradited to the US and charged with using Nefilim ransomware in attacks on large businesses. The post Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original…

  • Microsoft Sets Passkeys Default for New Accounts; 15 Billion Users Gain Passwordless Support

    Microsoft Sets Passkeys Default for New Accounts; 15 Billion Users Gain Passwordless Support 2025-05-02 at 10:33 By A year after Microsoft announced passkeys support for consumer accounts, the tech giant has announced a big change that pushes individuals signing up for new accounts to use the phishing-resistant authentication method by default. “Brand new Microsoft accounts…

  • Opsera improves GitHub security management

    Opsera improves GitHub security management 2025-05-02 at 10:28 By Industry News Opsera announced new Advanced Security Dashboard capabilities that, available as an extension of Opsera’s Unified Insights for GitHub Copilot, help enterprises maximize the benefits of GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS). Opsera now connects and provides a comprehensive view of security alongside software development performance, enabling…

  • Trio arrested in £3M UK bribery probe over Microsoft datacenter build in Netherlands

    Trio arrested in £3M UK bribery probe over Microsoft datacenter build in Netherlands 2025-05-02 at 09:49 By Tobias Mann Blu-3 accused of paying off former Mace Group associates UK authorities on Wednesday arrested three individuals in connection with a multi-million-pound bribery probe tied to the construction of a Microsoft datacenter in the Netherlands.… This article…

  • Anviz unveils biometric access control solution

    Anviz unveils biometric access control solution 2025-05-02 at 09:31 By Industry News Anviz launched W2 Face, its latest hybrid biometric access control and attendance terminal. Designed to meet the needs of modern enterprises, the W2 Face combines facial recognition, fingerprint authentication, and RFID capabilities in a compact, intelligent device. Responding to market evolution As the…

  • Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment

    Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment 2025-05-02 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Online discussions about memecoins have hit a year-to-date high, gaining considerable attention after sentiment cooled earlier in the year, according to onchain analytics platform Santiment.  Two weeks ago, discussions around Bitcoin (BTC) and layer-1 protocols peaked…

  • Riot Platforms posts Q1 loss, beats revenue estimates

    Riot Platforms posts Q1 loss, beats revenue estimates 2025-05-02 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue, but still posted a loss as mining costs have nearly doubled compared to the same time last year and it moves to bolster its facilities. “We achieved a new…

  • AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers

    AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers 2025-05-02 at 09:02 By Help Net Security Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditized tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders, according to Fortinet. The post AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers appeared first on Help Net Security.…

  • Phone theft is turning into a serious cybersecurity risk

    Phone theft is turning into a serious cybersecurity risk 2025-05-02 at 08:35 By Sinisa Markovic Phone theft is a rising issue worldwide, and it’s more than just a property crime. It’s a serious cybersecurity threat. In the UK alone, the Metropolitan Police recovers 1,000 phones each week. Stolen phones don’t just go to local black…

  • People know password reuse is risky but keep doing it anyway

    People know password reuse is risky but keep doing it anyway 2025-05-02 at 08:16 By Help Net Security 35% of Gen Z said they never or rarely update passwords after a data breach affecting one of their accounts, according to Bitwarden. Only 10% reported always updating compromised passwords. 38% of Gen Z and 31% of…

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. CISO writes open letter to third-party suppliers

    JPMorgan Chase & Co. CISO writes open letter to third-party suppliers 2025-05-02 at 08:16 By Patrick Opet, CISO at JPMorgan Chase & Co., writes open letter to third-party suppliers.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

  • US Treasury wants to cut off Huione over ties to crypto crime

    US Treasury wants to cut off Huione over ties to crypto crime 2025-05-02 at 08:00 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The US Treasury Department wants to block the Cambodia-based Huione Group from accessing the US banking system, accusing it of helping North Korea’s state-backed Lazarus Group to launder its crypto. The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement…

  • SEC files to drop crypto promo case against YouTuber Ian Balina

    SEC files to drop crypto promo case against YouTuber Ian Balina 2025-05-02 at 08:00 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed to drop another of its crypto lawsuits, this time its unregistered securities sales case against crypto influencer and YouTuber Ian Balina.  The SEC said in a May 1…

  • China turns on ‘minors mode’ that ensures kids only see wholesome socialist content online

    China turns on ‘minors mode’ that ensures kids only see wholesome socialist content online 2025-05-02 at 07:48 By Simon Sharwood Content players and smartphone makers made it happen six months after regulator floated the idea China has flicked the switch on ‘Minor’s mode’, a subset of its internet in which under-18s will only see wholesome…

  • Half of red flags in third-party deals never reach compliance teams

    Half of red flags in third-party deals never reach compliance teams 2025-05-02 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organizations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance teams reliably, according to Gartner. The post Half of red flags in…

  • Should a VPN Be On or Off? Phone, Laptop, iPad, and More

    Should a VPN Be On or Off? Phone, Laptop, iPad, and More 2025-05-02 at 07:17 View original post at vpnMentor These days, the internet can feel like a bit of a minefield. Without the right protection, your online activity could be tracked, monitored, or even hacked. That’s where a VPN comes in — it’s an…

  • Sky pitches ousting Maker token, enabling staking, to complete upgrade

    Sky pitches ousting Maker token, enabling staking, to complete upgrade 2025-05-02 at 07:03 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Sky has pitched a proposal to finalize its upgrade from Maker by replacing its governance token and enabling staking. The proposal, posted on May 1 to Sky’s decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) forum,…

  • Infosec products of the month: April 2025

    Infosec products of the month: April 2025 2025-05-02 at 07:03 By Sinisa Markovic Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1touch.io, Abnormal AI, AppViewX, Arctic Wolf Networks, Bitdefender, BitSight, Bugcrowd, Cato Networks, CyberQP, Cyware, Entrust, Exabeam, Flashpoint, Forescout, Index Engines, Jit, LastPass, PlexTrac, PowerDMARC, RunSafe Security, Saviynt,…

  • Kraken details how it spotted North Korean hacker in job interview

    Kraken details how it spotted North Korean hacker in job interview 2025-05-02 at 06:02 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young US crypto exchange Kraken has detailed a North Korean hacker’s attempt to infiltrate the organization by applying for a job interview. “What started as a routine hiring process for an engineering role quickly turned into an…

  • Siri? Will tariffs hurt Apple? Tim Cook says brace for a $900 million whack, for starters

    Siri? Will tariffs hurt Apple? Tim Cook says brace for a $900 million whack, for starters 2025-05-02 at 04:37 By Simon Sharwood iGiant shifted production to India and Vietnam but has no idea if that will help after tariff pause ends Apple believes the USA’s new tariffs policy will impact its finances by at least…

  • Kraken finalizes NinjaTrader buy as Q1 revenue jumps 19%

    Kraken finalizes NinjaTrader buy as Q1 revenue jumps 19% 2025-05-02 at 04:03 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Crypto exchange Kraken has completed its acquisition of the futures trading platform NinjaTrader and reported its first quarter revenues jumped 19% year-on-year to $471.7 million. Kraken said in a May 1 report that its NinjaTrader acquisition would give…

  • Liz Warren, Trump admin agree on something: Army should have right to repair

    Liz Warren, Trump admin agree on something: Army should have right to repair 2025-05-02 at 04:03 By Thomas Claburn As military memo makes it official policy The US Army intends to secure the right to repair its own equipment, a right that hasn’t always been available under past procurement contracts – and one of the…

  • Billions of iPhone users at risk of dangerous malware attack — newly-found flaw warning issued

    Billions of iPhone users at risk of dangerous malware attack — newly-found flaw warning issued 2025-05-02 at 03:47 By Marissa Matozzo Apple users are being urged to update their devices ASAP. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Tether posts $1B in Q1 operating profit, $5.6 billion excess in reserves

    Tether posts $1B in Q1 operating profit, $5.6 billion excess in reserves 2025-05-02 at 02:04 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has released its financials for the first quarter of 2025, disclosing nearly $120 billion in exposure to US Treasurys and over $1 billion in…

  • Crypto ‘decoupling’ story ends as stocks follow Bitcoin’s rally

    Crypto ‘decoupling’ story ends as stocks follow Bitcoin’s rally 2025-05-02 at 02:04 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Key takeaways: Despite weak US manufacturing data, Federal Reserve liquidity plans and strong corporate earnings keep equities and crypto afloat. The total crypto market capitalization rose 8.5% since March. Cryptocurrency traders have frequently zoomed in on the need…

  • The crypto trends Animoca Brands is eyeing this year — Token2049

    The crypto trends Animoca Brands is eyeing this year — Token2049 2025-05-02 at 02:04 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Animoca Brands is looking at trends in real-world tokenized assets, AI projects, and the gaming sector to invest in and develop, according to Omar Elissar, the company’s managing director for the Middle East and the head…

  • Dems look to close the barn door after top DOGE dog has bolted

    Dems look to close the barn door after top DOGE dog has bolted 2025-05-02 at 01:41 By Brandon Vigliarolo House Oversight probes missing Musk disclosures, background checks, data mess at NLRB Elon Musk is backing away from his Trump-blessed government gig, but now House Democrats want to see the permission slip that got him in…

  • Trustwave Takes Home SC Trust Award for Best Managed Security Service

    Trustwave Takes Home SC Trust Award for Best Managed Security Service 2025-05-02 at 01:41 By Doug Olenick SC Media calls out Trustwave’s ability to maximize the value of their Microsoft Security tools for clients. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Amazon shares slide on disappointing forecast, slowing cloud revenue

    Amazon shares slide on disappointing forecast, slowing cloud revenue 2025-05-02 at 01:27 By Reuters Amazon on Thursday reported first-quarter cloud revenue growth and forecast operating income below estimates, disappointing investors. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Mango Markets exploiter sentenced to over 4 years on child porn charges

    Mango Markets exploiter sentenced to over 4 years on child porn charges 2025-05-02 at 01:00 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright and Vince Quill Avraham Eisenberg was sentenced to more than four years in prison on child pornography charges, unrelated to his role in the 2022 exploit that drained the decentralized exchange Mango Markets of roughly…

  • Strategy touts 13.7% YTD Bitcoin yield in earnings print

    Strategy touts 13.7% YTD Bitcoin yield in earnings print 2025-05-02 at 01:00 By Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell Michael Saylot’s tech firm Strategy has earned shareholders a Bitcoin yield of 13.7% in the year-to-date, the company said in its May 1 earnings report. That equates to a Bitcoin gain of more than 61,000 Bitcoin (BTC), worth…

  • US lawmaker proposes crypto ATMs in federal buildings

    US lawmaker proposes crypto ATMs in federal buildings 2025-05-02 at 01:00 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A Texas member of the US House of Representatives has proposed that government officials consider installing cryptocurrency ATMs in federal buildings across the country. In a May 1 letter to Stephen Ehikian, the acting administrator of the General Services…

  • Apple revenue hits $95B as customers snatch up iPhones on tariff fears

    Apple revenue hits $95B as customers snatch up iPhones on tariff fears 2025-05-02 at 00:43 By Reuters Tariff uncertainty has sent shares of Apple, which makes 90% of its products in China, down about 15% this year. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source…

  • Institutional Bitcoin buying may soon price out retail — LONGITUDE panel

    Institutional Bitcoin buying may soon price out retail — LONGITUDE panel 2025-05-02 at 00:07 By Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell Retail investors are running out of time to accumulate Bitcoin as institutional adoption accelerates, according to Sergej Kunz, co-founder of exchange aggregator 1inch. Bitcoin (BTC) is evolving into an alternative reserve currency, propelling institutional demand and…

  • Zuck ghosts metaverse as Meta chases AI goldrush

    Zuck ghosts metaverse as Meta chases AI goldrush 2025-05-01 at 23:53 By Brandon Vigliarolo Seriously, HTF does Reality Labs bleed SIXTY BILLION US DOLLARS in FIVE years? Meta’s Reality Labs division continued its losing streak with another $4.2 billion down the drain in the first quarter of 2025. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s stated priorities on Wednesday’s…

  • Microsoft to preload Word minutes after boot

    Microsoft to preload Word minutes after boot 2025-05-01 at 23:16 By Thomas Claburn Why optimize code when you can just start running sooner? Microsoft later this month plans to begin loading Word shortly after folks’ computers begin booting up – to “optimize performance” or at least improve their perception of it.… This article is an…

  • Bitcoin trader says BTC’s cycle top in $125K to $150K range if certain conditions are met

    Bitcoin trader says BTC’s cycle top in $125K to $150K range if certain conditions are met 2025-05-01 at 23:02 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly Key takeaways: Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by August or September of this year if BTC breaks above the parabolic slope pattern. Bitcoin (BTC) price jumped to new quarterly highs at $96,700…

  • Crypto to accelerate AI adoption — LONGITUDE panel

    Crypto to accelerate AI adoption — LONGITUDE panel 2025-05-01 at 23:02 By Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell Cryptocurrency can accelerate artificial intelligence adoption by helping AI startups onboard users, according to Polygon’s co-founder Sandeep Nailwal. “You can use crypto incentives and disincentives to onboard users to onboard the ecosystem players,” Nailwal said during a panel discussion…

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