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AI Algorithms Could Undermine Your Security Job Hunt 2025-08-15 at 07:37 By Use of AI is a double-edged sword for both job seekers and the companies looking to hire them. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

Bitcoin charts are similar to the 2021 top: Will history rhyme? 2025-08-15 at 07:00 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons A crypto trader says Bitcoin is at a “key resistance” similar to the level where it topped in 2021, but other traders argue historical charts can’t be applied to this cycle. This article is an excerpt…

Crypto, fintech execs want Trump to ban bank fees for customer data 2025-08-15 at 06:46 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Over 80 crypto and fintech executives asked the Trump administration to stop banks from levying data access fees, which threaten their business models. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

Investors target ‘fun-first’ crypto games as funding jumps 94% in July 2025-08-15 at 06:46 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Web3 gaming funding steamed back as daily unique active wallets rose 2% to 4.9 million in July, with signs of a maturing industry. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

US Treasury’s Scott Bessent backpedals: Bitcoin buying still possible 2025-08-15 at 05:11 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified on X that the department is still exploring budget-neutral ways to purchase Bitcoin, contrasting an earlier comment that tanked the crypto markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Tencent doesn’t care if it can buy American GPUs again – it already has all the chips it needs 2025-08-15 at 05:11 By Simon Sharwood Sees AI costs rising but not certain revenue will match them Chinese web giant Tencent doesn’t mind if Washington doesn’t let it buy more American GPUs, because it already has…

Breathe easy: Apple Watch can read your oxygen levels again 2025-08-15 at 02:51 By Thomas Claburn iBiz shifts data to iPhone in patent workaround Apple will deliver a software update for recent US Apple Watch models to reimplement the ability to measure blood oxygen levels, a process known as pulse oximetry.… This article is an…

Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it 2025-08-15 at 01:57 By Jessica Lyons Some custom malware, some legit software tools At least a dozen ransomware gangs have incorporated kernel-level EDR killers into their malware arsenal, allowing them to bypass almost every major endpoint security tool on the market, escalate…

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games kick off in China: Photos 2025-08-15 at 01:28 By Alex Mead Humanoid robots showcased their talents at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React…

Trump-backed American Bitcoin orders 16K Bitmain ASICs amid ongoing trade war 2025-08-15 at 01:11 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Bitmain recently announced it would open its first BTC mining hardware manufacturing facility in the United States by the end of 2025. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

Citigroup weighs crypto custody as ETFs, stablecoins gain momentum 2025-08-15 at 01:11 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Citi is exploring cryptocurrency custody and payment services, with an initial focus on stablecoin-backed assets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

FBI warns of ‘fictitious law firms‘ targeting crypto scam victims 2025-08-15 at 01:11 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The bureau warned that anyone offering recommendations on a “crypto recovery law firm” or claiming to be a lawyer could be targeting the victims of crypto scams. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Meta’s twisted rules for AI chatbots allowed them to engage in ‘romantic or sensual’ chats with kids 2025-08-15 at 00:35 By Taylor Herzlich The document, which runs over 200 pages, laid out acceptable behavior for Meta staffers to use while training AI chatbots for use across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. This article is an excerpt…

Perplexity AI eyes $20B valuation in new funding round after Chrome bid 2025-08-15 at 00:07 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino The company has experienced rapid growth in less than two years, reaching an annual recurring revenue of $80 million and a valuation of $18 billion. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Bitcoin’s all-time high gains vanished hours later: Here’s why 2025-08-15 at 00:07 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Traders send mixed signals after Bitcoin falls to $117,000 a day after hitting new all-time highs. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Intel shares skyrocket following report Trump admin is mulling taking stake in chipmaker 2025-08-14 at 23:31 By Reuters The plan stems from a meeting this week between President Trump and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, the report added. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React…

US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions crypto exchange Garantex for second time 2025-08-14 at 23:07 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The Office of Foreign Assets Control said it was taking additional action against the crypto exchange after including it on its list of Specially Designated Nationals in 2022. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View…

Coinbase seals Deribit acquisition in 5th deal of 2025 2025-08-14 at 23:07 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The crypto exchange has been steadily acquiring companies to diversify the range of services it offers to clients. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Dodgy Huawei chips nearly sunk DeepSeek’s next-gen R2 model 2025-08-14 at 23:07 By Tobias Mann Chinese AI model dev still plans to use homegrown silicon for inferencing Unhelpful Huawei AI chips are reportedly why Chinese model dev DeepSeek’s next-gen LLMs are taking so long.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source…

DARPA’s Cylon raider autonomous fighter jet advances to next phase 2025-08-14 at 22:32 By Brandon Vigliarolo Pilots may soon have to compete against frakking toasters for the title of Top Gun That autonomous fighter jet from DARPA is so 2023 that the agency is already well into a bid to give future combat jets autonomy…

Psst: wanna buy a legit FBI email account for $40? 2025-08-14 at 22:21 By Jessica Lyons Government and police employee credentials sold at bargain-basement prices on underground forums Criminals are selling access to FBI and other law enforcement and government email accounts to other criminals via dark web marketplaces for as little as $40.… This…

Bitpanda launches in UK, sets two-year growth target 2025-08-14 at 22:01 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Bitpanda enters the UK with 600+ crypto assets, an Arsenal FC partnership and B2B white-label services, but faces stiff competition in a market stalled by slow regulation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

Bitcoin sell-off intensifies after hot US inflation report rattles stocks, crypto 2025-08-14 at 22:01 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly Bitcoin dropped sharply after a higher-than-expected US PPI print shocked traders. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Equinix signs deals for nukes and fuel cells to power its AI bit barns 2025-08-14 at 21:19 By Dan Robinson Datacenter giant looks for energy sources outside the grid Equinix is doing deals with alternative energy providers to support the needs of its datacenters globally, including nuclear options and fuel cell deployments, as the AI…

TeraWulf secures $3.7B AI hosting deal backed by Google, shares soar 2025-08-14 at 21:10 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The Bitcoin miner’s pivot into AI infrastructure hosting includes a decade-long colocation agreement with Fluidstack, backed by Alphabet’s Google. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Charles Schwab, Fidelity among traditional companies hiring for crypto expansion 2025-08-14 at 21:10 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino Major Wall Street players are adding talent to support their growing cryptocurrency operations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Apple to bring back blood oxygen feature to some smartwatches amid lawsuit 2025-08-14 at 20:46 By Reuters Apple will bring back the blood oxygen measurement feature to some of its watch models via a software update after receiving approval from the US government amid a protracted legal dispute over the technology, it said on Thursday. This…

‘MadeYouReset’ HTTP/2 flaw lets attackers DoS servers 2025-08-14 at 20:46 By Gareth Halfacree Researchers had to notify over 100 vendors of flaw that builds on 2023’s Rapid Reset with neat twist past usual mitigations Security researchers Gal Bar Nahum, Anat Bremler-Barr, and Yaniv Harel have published details of a “common design flaw” in implementations of…

Lock down your critical infrastructure, CISA begs admins 2025-08-14 at 20:22 By Brandon Vigliarolo The agency offered some tips for operational technology environments, where attacks are rising CISA is urging companies with operational technology environments to set a better cybersecurity posture, and not just by adopting some new best practices and purchasing some new software.……

Jack Dorsey’s Block targets 10-year lifecycle for Bitcoin mining rigs 2025-08-14 at 20:01 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Block’s Proto Rig and Proto Fleet aim to reduce upgrade costs and extend rig lifespans, giving miners a potential edge in a capital-intensive, increasingly AI-integrated industry. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

Voice, vision, pen: Oh dear. Windows boss says Microsoft is again reshaping OS 2025-08-14 at 19:45 By Richard Speed Lessons of Windows 8 unlearned as software giant gives users what it thinks they need COMMENT  Microsoft Windows and Devices boss, Pavan Davuluri, has shed light on plans for the flagship OS. Voice, touch, and pen…

BtcTurk suspends operations amid alleged $49M hot wallet heist 2025-08-14 at 19:34 By Connor Jones Turkish exchange is the latest victim of a recent spate of major crypto thefts Turkish cryptocurrency exchange BtcTurk is halting all deposits and withdrawals amid fears that blockchain bandits succeeded in significantly compromising its hot wallets.… This article is an…

49% of Americans Hide AI Use from Employers 2025-08-14 at 19:16 By New data reveals insights into AI adoption in the workplace.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

New HTTP/2 ‘MadeYouReset’ Vulnerability Enables Large-Scale DoS Attacks 2025-08-14 at 19:16 By Multiple HTTP/2 implementations have been found susceptible to a new attack technique called MadeYouReset that could be explored to conduct powerful denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. “MadeYouReset bypasses the typical server-imposed limit of 100 concurrent HTTP/2 requests per TCP connection from a client. This limit…

Ether price prediction markets bet ETH will hit $5K by end of August 2025-08-14 at 19:03 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale ETH traders and bets on Polymarket predict that Ether price will hit $5,000 before the end of August. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Microsoft patch Tuesday update fails to install 2025-08-14 at 18:35 By Richard Speed Windows 11 24H2 fixes fail from Windows Server Update Services Microsoft has admitted that the August patch Tuesday update might fail to install through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), but it’s ok, admins. Home users are “unlikely to experience this issue.”… This…

Vietnam state-run Military Bank partners with Dunamu to launch crypto exchange 2025-08-14 at 18:01 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Military Bank, a Vietnamese state-controlled lender, has partnered with the parent company of South Korea’s Upbit exchange, Dunamu, to develop a cryptocurrency exchange. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Who made the demo list for Trump’s fast-track nuclear reactor scheme? 2025-08-14 at 17:52 By Dan Robinson US DoE names firms for Pilot Program to show how it could be done America’s Department of Energy (DoE) has named ten companies it will work with to test advanced atomic reactor projects outside of the agency’s world-famous…

Hackers Found Using CrossC2 to Expand Cobalt Strike Beacon’s Reach to Linux and macOS 2025-08-14 at 17:18 By Japan’s CERT coordination center (JPCERT/CC) on Thursday revealed it observed incidents that involved the use of a command-and-control (C2) framework called CrossC2, which is designed to extend the functionality of Cobalt Strike to other platforms like Linux…

From White House reports to Wall Street: How ZK-proofs are taking over blockchain 2025-08-14 at 17:07 By Cointelegraph by Savannah Fortis The cryptographic math once dismissed as fringe is now shaping US policy and bank infrastructure. StarkWare’s Eli Ben-Sasson said it’s only the beginning. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

Lost your crypto password or seed phrase? Here’s what actually works in 2025 2025-08-14 at 17:07 By Cointelegraph by Tobias Vilkenson Lost your seed phrase or crypto wallet password in 2025? You’re not alone. Recovery might still be possible. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Bitcoin drops below $119K after US Treasury secretary rules out new BTC buys 2025-08-14 at 17:07 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Bitcoin fell below $119,000 on Thursday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government will not make new BTC purchases to fund a Bitcoin reserve. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News…

Vibe coding platform Anything arrives, our hands-on suggests caution 2025-08-14 at 17:07 By Tim Anderson Making apps is as easy as selling t-shirts, claims vibe coding startup Hands On  Create has declared its vibe coding platform, now called Anything, production-ready at version 1.0, with support for both web and mobile applications – although our quick…

Alexa hits snooze on basic functions as alarms and timers KO’d in UK outage 2025-08-14 at 16:31 By Carly Page Brits wake to a beeping nightmare as Amazon’s AI assistant forgets how to set – or stop – alarms Amazon’s Alexa is on the fritz, bungling alarms and timers and leaving some UK users trapped…