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US bill proposes 21st-century privateers to take on cybercrime 2025-08-23 at 01:43 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The proposed bill included a list of targetable offenses, including the theft of cryptocurrencies, ransomware attacks, and pig butchering scams. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Google games numbers to make AI look less thirsty 2025-08-23 at 01:43 By Tobias Mann Datacenters’ drinking habit exaggerated, claims report comparing apples to oranges AI’s drinking habit has been grossly overstated, according to a newly published report from Google, which claims that software advancements have cut Gemini’s water consumption per prompt to roughly five…

Roblox predator groomed 10-year-old girl, exchanging ‘Robux’ currency for explicit photos: lawsuit 2025-08-23 at 00:56 By Ariel Zilber The bombshell lawsuit alleges that Roblox knowingly created a “pedophile hellscape” while publicly promising parents their platform was safe for kids. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post…

ETH data and return of investor risk appetite pave path to $5K Ether price 2025-08-23 at 00:38 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Robust onchain activity, a resilient futures market and improving investor optimism boost the chance for ETH to hit $5,000. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

US court grants brief stay in Coinbase lawsuit involving biometric data 2025-08-23 at 00:38 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The judge suggested that a brief stay while awaiting a ruling in a similar case in the appellate court could “reduce the burden of litigation.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

ETH hits new all-time high above $4,870 as Fed turns dovish, Ether ETF inflows resume 2025-08-23 at 00:38 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola ETH broke above its November 2021 record high, and analysts say a dovish Federal Reserve and institutional adoption will send Ether well above $5,000. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News…

Short circuit: Electronics supplier to tech giants suffers ransomware shutdown 2025-08-23 at 00:38 By Jessica Lyons Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft among major customers Data I/O, a major electronics manufacturer whose customers include Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, notified federal regulators that it fell victim to a ransomware infection on August 16 that continues to…

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin miners face tariff hit, blockchain courts Wall Street 2025-08-22 at 23:17 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Tariffs slam US Bitcoin miners with nine-figure bills, Polkadot courts Wall Street, SharpLink loads up on ETH and Beijing hints at a yuan-backed stablecoin pivot. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

VanEck files for JitoSOL ETF, opening pathway to Solana staking rewards 2025-08-22 at 23:17 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar VanEck has filed to launch the first US ETF backed by a liquid staking token, JitoSOL, testing the SEC’s evolving stance on staking. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

US court signs off on $13M BlockFi settlement after objection withdrawn 2025-08-22 at 23:17 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright After a BlockFi investor withdrew an objection filed in February, a judge appeared to clear the way for the next step in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News…

AI giants call for energy grid kumbaya 2025-08-22 at 23:17 By Thomas Claburn Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI researchers warn of uneven power usage associated with AI training, and propose possible fixes Researchers at Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI have issued a call to designers of software, hardware, infrastructure, and utilities for help finding ways to normalize…

Tesla jacks up Cybertruck price by $15K — despite dismal sales and recalls 2025-08-22 at 22:59 By Ariel Zilber The electric vehicle giant raised the cost of its top-tier Cyberbeast variant to $114,990. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this…

Thunderbird 142 lands with modest upgrades – plus talk of Pro service ahead 2025-08-22 at 22:55 By Liam Proven Bug fixes, message links, and hints of Exchange support in the pipeline Mozilla-owned subsidiary MZLA has released a new version of the Thunderbird messaging client and shared details on the forthcoming paid Thunderbird Pro service.… This…

New Yorkers will soon be able to yell ‘I’m walkin here!’ to Waymo robotaxis 2025-08-22 at 22:28 By Brandon Vigliarolo But it’s just a test, as NYC still doesn’t allow driverless for-hire cars Waymo robotaxis are set to return to the streets of New York City after a four-year absence. But with a list of…

Kidney dialysis giant DaVita tells 2.4M people they were snared in ransomware data theft nightmare 2025-08-22 at 22:28 By Jessica Lyons Health details, tax ID numbers, even images of checks were stolen, reportedly by the Interlock gang Ransomware scum breached kidney dialysis firm Davita’s labs database in April and stole about 2.4 million people’s personal…

US retirement plans could fuel Bitcoin rally to $200K despite downturn: Finance Redefined 2025-08-22 at 21:58 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Crypto inclusion in 401(k) plans may be more significant for Bitcoin than the 2024 launch of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bitwise’s European head of research. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com…

Coinbase predicts trillion-dollar stablecoin era by 2028 2025-08-22 at 21:58 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The forecast, which was published on Thursday, came amid renewed interest in stablecoins from several governments around the world. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

ETH ‘god candle’ emerges amid Fed rate cut hopes: Is $6K Ether next? 2025-08-22 at 21:58 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Rising spot ETF demand, extremely strong technicals and a supply shortage could push ETH price to $6,000 before the end of 2025. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

OneNote for Windows 10 support clock counts down 2025-08-22 at 21:58 By Richard Speed Just over 50 days until Microsoft pulls the plug OneNote for Windows 10 is on the way out. On October 14, it will reach the end of the road support-wise, and anything left in it will become read-only.… This article is…

Trump’s gold-plated smartphone can’t seem to decide which design to copy 2025-08-22 at 21:58 By Brandon Vigliarolo Latest ad for the T1 looks suspiciously like a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a Spigen case President Trump’s personally branded wireless provider was supposed to have a “premium” Android smartphone – gold, of course – on the…

Viking 1 at 50: NASA’s first raid on the red planet 2025-08-22 at 21:58 By Richard Speed Launched in 1975, the probe outlived its 90-day mission by years and set the standard for Mars landings It’s been 50 years since NASA sent Viking 1 on a mission to Mars.… This article is an excerpt from…

Apple in talks to use Google’s Gemini AI to power revamped Siri: report 2025-08-22 at 20:51 By Reuters Shares of both companies extended gains in afternoon trading following the report. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

Meta signs $10 billion cloud deal with Google 2025-08-22 at 20:35 By Reuters Under the agreement, Meta will use Google Cloud’s servers, storage, networking and other services, the source, who asked not to be named because the discussions are confidential, said. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New…

Saved you a click: Firefox 142 offers AI summaries of links 2025-08-22 at 20:35 By Liam Proven CRLite, link previews, and a llama-shaped surprise for devs Good news, everyone! The new version of Mozilla’s browser now makes even more extensive use of AI, providing summaries of linked content and offering developers the ability to add…

Tesla bid to become a UK electricity supplier gets politically ‘charged’ 2025-08-22 at 20:22 By Dan Robinson LibDem leader Sir Ed Davey calls Elon Musk a threat to national security The leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrat party is opposing a Tesla subsidiary being granted a license to supply electricity in Britain, calling Elon Musk…

UK patches air defense with 6 extra Land Ceptor missile launchers 2025-08-22 at 20:06 By Dan Robinson Hmm, six, well, that’s going to make Russia worry … Britain’s threadbare defenses are getting a small boost. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) just announced that it’s purchasing six new Land Ceptor anti-aircraft missile systems.… This article is…

Elon Musk tried to recruit Mark Zuckerberg to buy OpenAI six months ago — for less than $100B: filings 2025-08-22 at 19:40 By Thomas Barrabi Elon Musk tried to enlist Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg to join his unsolicited bid to buy OpenAI earlier this year, lawyers for Sam Altman’s firm alleged. This article is an excerpt…

Interpol coordinates crackdown on illegal Angola-based crypto miners 2025-08-22 at 19:40 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A mining ban went into effect in the African nation in April 2024, followed by Chinese officials warning residents not to “support or engage in virtual currency mining activities.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Ether gains 10% after Fed’s Jackson Hole, ETF holdings top 6.4M ETH 2025-08-22 at 19:40 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly Record ETF inflows pushed Ether holdings to 6.4 million, tightening supply as the price tested $4,668 after dovish comments from the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View…

Windows Security Update turns smooth NDI streams into jittery messes 2025-08-22 at 19:40 By Richard Speed Users told to switch protocols or delay installation while Redmond investigates Microsoft has admitted to yet another issue in the Windows 11 August 2025 Security Update: streaming apps might be disrupted by the changes.… This article is an excerpt…

Criminal background checker APCS faces data breach 2025-08-22 at 19:40 By Connor Jones The attack first affected an upstream provider of bespoke software Exclusive  A leading UK provider of criminal record checks for employers is handling a data breach stemming from a third-party development company.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original…

Russia-Sponsored Cyber Attack Campaign Targets Networking Devices, Critical Infrastructure 2025-08-22 at 19:40 By A Russia-sponsored campaign is targeting end-of-life devices via a seven-year-old vulnerability.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

Fake CAPTCHA tests trick users into running malware 2025-08-22 at 18:54 By Gareth Halfacree ClickFix tricks Microsoft’s security team has published an in-depth report into ClickFix, the social engineering attack which tricks users into executing malicious commands in the guise of proving their humanity.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source…

Microsoft lets devs tell Copilot to STFU in Visual Studio 2025-08-22 at 18:18 By Richard Speed Update finally gives coders control over when – and if – AI butts in Good news for developers growing tired of Copilot’s helpful suggestions. Microsoft has announced that it is now possible to make the programming assistant a little…

Bitcoin price charges to $116K as Fed’s Powell hints at interest-rate cut 2025-08-22 at 18:05 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin recovers from a trip to six-week lows as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives strong “dovish” clues over where interest rates will head in September. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Coinbase tightens workforce security after North Korea remote-worker threats 2025-08-22 at 18:05 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Coinbase is reinforcing security after North Korean hackers exploited its remote work policy, with CEO Brian Armstrong outlining stricter hiring measures. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

SharpLink Gaming approves $1.5B stock buyback to boost Ether treasury 2025-08-22 at 18:05 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski SharpLink Gaming, the second-largest Ether corporate treasury with $3.14 billion in ETH, approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Linux Malware Delivered via Malicious RAR Filenames Evades Antivirus Detection 2025-08-22 at 18:05 By Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a novel attack chain that employs phishing emails to deliver an open-source backdoor called VShell. The “Linux-specific malware infection chain that starts with a spam email with a malicious RAR archive file,” Trellix researcher Sagar…

Nvidia halts H20 chip production as China clamps down on orders, citing alleged security risks 2025-08-22 at 17:34 By Ariel Zilber Nvidia shares slipped 1.1% in early trading as Wall Street digested the latest blow to its China business, which pulled in $17 billion last year. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News…

Interpol bags 1,209 suspects, $97M in cybercrime operation focused on Africa 2025-08-22 at 17:34 By Connor Jones Crypto mines, BEC scams, fake passports, and a $300M fraud empire allegedly brought down during Serengeti 2.0 Interpol’s latest clampdown on cybercrime resulted in 1,209 arrests across the African continent, from ransomware crooks to business email compromise (BEC)…

China’s stablecoin push raises questions on dollar dominance and market trust 2025-08-22 at 17:00 By Cointelegraph by Savannah Fortis Beijing’s consideration of a yuan-backed stablecoin could mark a new front in the global financial system, but experts say dollar dominance, liquidity and trust are high hurdles. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View…

Banning virtual currency kiosks is no solution to fraud 2025-08-22 at 17:00 By Cointelegraph by Bill Repasky Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Philippine bill charts path to strategic reserve with 10,000 Bitcoin 2025-08-22 at 17:00 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The bill would require the central bank to buy 2,000 Bitcoin annually over five years and hold the assets for at least two decades. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…