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  • Generative AI makes fraud fluent – from phishing lures to fake lovers

    Generative AI makes fraud fluent – from phishing lures to fake lovers 2025-05-02 at 18:20 By Iain Thomson Real-time video deepfakes? Not convincing yet RSAC  Spam messages predate the web itself, and generative AI has given it a fluency upgrade, churning out slick, localized scams and letting crooks hit regions and dialects they used to…

  • Ether more ‘like a memecoin,’ says trading firm as ETH drops 45% YTD

    Ether more ‘like a memecoin,’ says trading firm as ETH drops 45% YTD 2025-05-02 at 18:01 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz As Ether’s price has struggled in the first quarter of 2025, a US-based investment adviser firm, Two Prime, has dropped support for ETH and adopted a Bitcoin-only strategy. After lending $1.5 billion in loans…

  • Moon soon? XRP’s strongest spot premium aligns with 70% rally setup

    Moon soon? XRP’s strongest spot premium aligns with 70% rally setup 2025-05-02 at 18:01 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola Key takeaways: XRP’s strongest spot premium phase suggests real buying demand, not just speculative futures trading. The number of XRP addresses holding ≥10,000 tokens has steadily climbed, even during recent price pullbacks. A falling wedge pattern…

  • The iPhone setting biohackers use so their phones don’t keep them awake — it’s not ‘night shift’

    The iPhone setting biohackers use so their phones don’t keep them awake — it’s not ‘night shift’ 2025-05-02 at 17:34 By McKenzie Beard “This is what biohackers do so that their phones don’t wake them up at night,” Dave Asprey told The Post. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews |…

  • Cyber Wars 2025: The SMB Strikes Back

    Cyber Wars 2025: The SMB Strikes Back 2025-05-02 at 17:17 By Dan Mellinger Ransomware may be a true Phantom Menace, but you’re not without defenses this May the 4th (and beyond) This article is an excerpt from Broadcom Software Blogs View Original Source React to this headline:

  • 20% discount offer on Windows 365 expires around same time as Windows 10 support

    20% discount offer on Windows 365 expires around same time as Windows 10 support 2025-05-02 at 17:03 By Richard Speed Can’t run Windows 11? Microsoft suggests renting it instead Microsoft has announced a price cut for Windows 365 alongside a not-so-subtle suggestion that Windows 10 users might consider taking advantage of the offer to keep…

  • Three Brits charged over ‘active shooter threats’ swattings in US, Canada

    Three Brits charged over ‘active shooter threats’ swattings in US, Canada 2025-05-02 at 16:18 By Connor Jones UK starts prosecution days after FBI vowed to clamp down on the crime Three young Brits are accused of stateside swatting offences and will appear in a UK court today to face their charges after a joint investigation…

  • Attackers exploited old flaws to breach SonicWall SMA appliances (CVE-2024-38475, CVE-2023-44221)

    Attackers exploited old flaws to breach SonicWall SMA appliances (CVE-2024-38475, CVE-2023-44221) 2025-05-02 at 16:18 By Zeljka Zorz Attackers have been using two previously known vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-38475, CVE-2023-44221) to compromise Sonicwall secure mobile access devices, the vendor has confirmed by updating the associated advisories. CISA has added the two flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog,…

  • Are Donald Trump’s tariffs a legal house of cards?

    Are Donald Trump’s tariffs a legal house of cards? 2025-05-02 at 16:03 By Cointelegraph by Aaron Brogan On Wednesday, speaking from the White House, US President Donald Trump suggested that families scale back on gifts this year. Asked about his tariff program, the president remarked, “Somebody said, ‘Oh, the shelves are gonna be open. Well,…

  • Why Microsoft Email Security Benefits from a Layered Approach

    Why Microsoft Email Security Benefits from a Layered Approach 2025-05-02 at 16:03 By Doug Olenick The best secure email gateways mimic the tried and true “defense in depth” cybersecurity strategy by using a layered approach, including advanced features that make effective use of AI. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source…

  • A Deep-Rooted Infestation: How the ILOVEYOU Bug Continues its Legacy in Modern Worms

    A Deep-Rooted Infestation: How the ILOVEYOU Bug Continues its Legacy in Modern Worms 2025-05-02 at 16:03 By Pauline Bolaños A quarter century ago, a former computer science student from the Philippines accidentally unleashed one of the most destructive computer viruses in modern history. This article is an excerpt from SpiderLabs Blog View Original Source React…

  • Raytheon, Nightwing to Pay $8.4 Million in Settlement Over Cybersecurity Failures

    Raytheon, Nightwing to Pay $8.4 Million in Settlement Over Cybersecurity Failures 2025-05-02 at 15:50 By Ionut Arghire The US government says defense contractor Raytheon and Nightwing agreed to pay $8.4 million to settle False Claims Act allegations. The post Raytheon, Nightwing to Pay $8.4 Million in Settlement Over Cybersecurity Failures appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…

  • TikTok Slammed With €530 Million GDPR Fine for Sending E.U. Data to China

    TikTok Slammed With €530 Million GDPR Fine for Sending E.U. Data to China 2025-05-02 at 15:50 By Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) on Tuesday fined popular video-sharing platform TikTok €530 million ($601 million) for infringing data protection regulations in the region by transferring European users’ data to China. “TikTok infringed the GDPR regarding its transfers…

  • TikTok fined €530M after EU user data ends up on servers in China

    TikTok fined €530M after EU user data ends up on servers in China 2025-05-02 at 15:23 By Dan Robinson Ireland privacy watchdog says transfers violated GDPR, orders compliance within six months Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has confirmed a fine of €530 million ($600 million) against social media biz TikTok for transferring European user data…

  • In Other News: NullPoint Source Code Leak, $17,500 for iPhone Flaw, BreachForums Down

    In Other News: NullPoint Source Code Leak, $17,500 for iPhone Flaw, BreachForums Down 2025-05-02 at 15:23 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: NullPoint Stealer source code leaked, researcher earns $17,500 from Apple for vulnerability, BreachForums down after zero-day exploitation by police. The post In Other News: NullPoint Source Code…

  • KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO

    KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO 2025-05-02 at 15:03 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country.  On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block access to exchanges that were not compliant with…

  • European Union to ban anonymous crypto and privacy tokens by 2027

    European Union to ban anonymous crypto and privacy tokens by 2027 2025-05-02 at 15:03 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The European Union is set to impose sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules that will ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous cryptocurrency accounts from 2027. Under the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), credit institutions, financial institutions and crypto…

  • 2025’s most commonly used passwords reveal insecure password practices

    2025’s most commonly used passwords reveal insecure password practices 2025-05-02 at 15:03 By An analysis of more than 19 billion passwords finds that insecure password practices persist.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

  • UK’s smaller broadband operators face tough road ahead, consolidation possible

    UK’s smaller broadband operators face tough road ahead, consolidation possible 2025-05-02 at 14:33 By Dan Robinson Report into alternative networks says competition with BT and co making life harder than ever Alternative network providers (altnets) are facing tough competition from the big players in the UK broadband market, with consolidation likely in the face of…

  • Circle’s Refund Protocol, explained: Bringing refunds to stablecoin payments

    Circle’s Refund Protocol, explained: Bringing refunds to stablecoin payments 2025-05-02 at 14:05 By Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya Why are refunds important in stablecoin payments? Anyone who has used traditional payment systems will likely be familiar with refunds and chargebacks. If a purchase goes wrong, like receiving damaged items or not receiving the product at…

  • Bitcoin hodler unrealized profits near 350% as $100K risks sell-off

    Bitcoin hodler unrealized profits near 350% as $100K risks sell-off 2025-05-02 at 14:05 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Key points: Bitcoin long-term holders are about to hit a level of unrealized profit, which has traditionally caused them to sell. That level coincides with the return to a six-figure BTC price. Order book data suggests that…

  • UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks

    UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks 2025-05-02 at 14:05 By Ionut Arghire Major UK retailers Co-op, Harrods, and M&S are scrambling to restore services that were affected by cyberattacks. The post UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View…

  • How to Automate CVE and Vulnerability Advisory Response with Tines

    How to Automate CVE and Vulnerability Advisory Response with Tines 2025-05-02 at 14:05 By Run by the team at workflow orchestration and AI platform Tines, the Tines library features pre-built workflows shared by security practitioners from across the community – all free to import and deploy through the platform’s Community Edition. A recent standout is…

  • 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…

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