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Chinese printer maker spread Bitcoin stealing malware — Report 2025-05-19 at 18:05 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Chinese printer manufacturer Procolored distributed Bitcoin-stealing malware alongside its official drivers, according to local media reports. Chinese news outlet Landian News reported on May 19 that Shenzhen-based printer company Procolored has been distributing Bitcoin-stealing (BTC) malware alongside official […]

When LLMs get personal info they are more persuasive debaters than humans 2025-05-19 at 18:05 By Lindsay Clark Large-scale disinfo campaigns could use this in machines that adapt ‘to individual targets.’ Are we having fun yet? Fresh research is indicating that in online debates, LLMs are much more effective than humans at using personal information […]

LastOS slaps neon paint on Linux Mint and dares you to run Photoshop 2025-05-19 at 17:49 By Liam Proven Another distro for Windows users – presumably ones who love bling LastOS is a tricked-out version of Linux Mint 22.1 with the Cinnamon desktop and some additional tools to make life easier for Windows folks.… This […]

Franklin taps blockchain to offer yield on idle payroll funds 2025-05-19 at 17:05 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Franklin, a hybrid cash and crypto payroll provider, is launching a new initiative that aims to turn idle-sitting payroll into an opportunity for yield. The new solution, dubbed Payroll Treasury Yield, uses blockchain lending protocols to help […]

Nvidia sets up shop in Taiwan with AI supers and a factory full of ambition 2025-05-19 at 17:05 By Dan Robinson Researchers and TSMC to benefit from expanded infrastructure Computex  Against a backdrop of mounting tensions between the US and China, with Taiwan typically stuck in the middle, Nvidia is touting two AI supercomputers for […]

Latest patch leaves some Windows 10 machines stuck in recovery loops 2025-05-19 at 16:23 By Richard Speed Veteran OS might be almost out of support, but there’s still time for Microsoft to break it As Microsoft’s Build developer shindig begins, many users are once again facing a familiar problem: broken Windows.… This article is an […]

Strategy buys 7,390 BTC for $765M, gets hit with class-action lawsuit 2025-05-19 at 16:02 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, and the top corporate Bitcoin holder, acquired nearly $765 million of Bitcoin last week. The purchase comes as the company faces a class-action lawsuit. According to a May 19 announcement, Strategy acquired 7,390 […]

XRP price risks falling to $2 after classic bearish chart pattern confirms 2025-05-19 at 16:01 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Key takeaways: XRP could be headed lower to $2 following a breakdown of a classic head-and-shoulders pattern. Declining open interest in XRP futures signals weakening trader confidence. The XRP (XRP) price is flashing warning signs […]

US crypto funds top $7.5B inflows in 2025 as investor appetite grows 2025-05-19 at 15:05 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Crypto investment products in the United States have attracted over $7.5 billion worth of investment in 2025, with a fifth week of net positive inflows last week signaling growing investor demand for digital assets. US-based […]

Australian court ruling could lead to $640M in Bitcoin tax refunds 2025-05-19 at 15:05 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra A court decision in Australia could open the door to as much as $640 million in capital gains tax (CGT) refunds on Bitcoin transactions after a judge ruled that crypto should be treated as money rather […]

Security Leaders Discuss the New EU Vulnerability Database 2025-05-19 at 15:05 By Security leaders share their thoughts on the new EU vulnerability database. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Millions at risk after attackers steal UK legal aid data dating back 15 years 2025-05-19 at 14:47 By Connor Jones Cybercriminals lifted info including addresses, ID numbers, and financial records from agency systems A “significant amount of personal data” belonging to legal aid applicants dating back to 2010 in the UK was stolen by cybercriminals, […]

Firefox Patches 2 Zero-Days Exploited at Pwn2Own Berlin with $100K in Rewards 2025-05-19 at 14:15 By Mozilla has released security updates to address two critical security flaws in its Firefox browser that could be potentially exploited to access sensitive data or achieve code execution. The vulnerabilities, both of which were exploited as a zero-day at […]

Why CTEM is the Winning Bet for CISOs in 2025 2025-05-19 at 14:15 By Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) has moved from concept to cornerstone, solidifying its role as a strategic enabler for CISOs. No longer a theoretical framework, CTEM now anchors today’s cybersecurity programs by continuously aligning security efforts with real-world risk. At the […]

⚡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Insider Threats, APT Targeting, Botnets and More 2025-05-19 at 14:15 By Cybersecurity leaders aren’t just dealing with attacks—they’re also protecting trust, keeping systems running, and maintaining their organization’s reputation. This week’s developments highlight a bigger issue: as we rely more on digital tools, hidden weaknesses can quietly grow.  Just fixing […]