Coinflow CISO on crypto payments security under AI pressure 2026-05-27 at 09:24 By Mirko Zorz Crypto payment firms sit near the top of the target list for advanced persistent threat groups, and the workload on their security leaders keeps growing. Malcolm Portelli, CISO at Coinflow, runs the company’s security program from Malta. Coinflow is headquartered […]
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With AI’s help, North Korean hackers stumbled into a near-undetectable attack 2026-04-24 at 08:22 By Zeljka Zorz For many years, state-sponsored hacking was defined by human expertise in finding security holes, writing malware and exploits, pulling off social engineering and phishing attacks, and much more. Since the advent of LLM-powered AI assistants and tools, less
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Crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for quantum attacks 2026-03-31 at 22:44 By Sinisa Markovic Google’s latest research suggests the cryptocurrency industry may have less time than expected to prepare for quantum computing. In a whitepaper, Google examines risks to elliptic curve cryptography, the system securing most blockchain networks. The researchers
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Airline brands become launchpads for phishing, crypto fraud 2026-02-25 at 08:05 By Sinisa Markovic Airline brands sit at the center of peak travel booking cycles, loyalty programs, and high value transactions. Criminal groups continue to register thousands of lookalike domains tied to these brands, targeting travelers, employees, and business partners. Recent threat intelligence from BforeAI’s
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Crypto crime hits record levels as state actors move billions 2026-01-12 at 11:15 By Sinisa Markovic Nation-state involvement in crypto increased in 2025, signaling a shift in how on-chain crime operates. Three waves of crypto crime (Source: Chainalysis) Research from Chainalysis shows that crypto-related crime has grown more organized over recent years, with illicit groups
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AI made crypto scams far more dangerous 2025-09-18 at 08:26 By Sinisa Markovic The first half of 2025 saw one of the worst waves of crypto hacks to date, with more than $3.01 billion stolen. AI was a big part of it, making scams easier to run and letting even low-skill criminals get in on
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Beyond PQC: Building adaptive security programs for the unknown 2025-08-07 at 09:15 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jordan Avnaim, CISO at Entrust, discusses how to communicate the quantum computing threat to executive teams using a risk-based approach. He explains why post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is an urgent and long-term priority. Avnaim also
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Crypto spoofing for dummies: How traders trick the market 2025-06-24 at 19:01 By Cointelegraph by Tobias Vilkenson Fake orders, real chaos: Uncover how crypto spoofing bends the market, fools traders and fuels the wild side of digital asset trading. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Product showcase: Ledger Flex secure crypto wallet 2025-04-30 at 09:02 By Sinisa Markovic The Ledger Flex is a hardware wallet designed for the secure storage of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. It combines security features with a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced users. Ledger Flex stores your private keys offline. This
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Why security culture is crypto’s strongest asset 2025-04-11 at 08:46 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Norah Beers, CISO at Grayscale, discusses key security challenges in managing crypto assets, adversary tactics, private key management, and securing both hot and cold wallets. From a threat modeling perspective, what unique adversary tactics do you
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Crypto and money laundering: What you need to know 2025-03-18 at 11:02 By Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya What is crypto money laundering? Crypto money laundering involves concealing illegally obtained funds by funneling them through cryptocurrency transactions to obscure their origin. Criminals may operate offchain but move funds onchain to facilitate laundering. Traditionally, illicit money
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Can AI bots steal your crypto? The rise of digital thieves 2025-03-16 at 19:04 By Cointelegraph by Callum Reid What are AI bots? AI bots are self-learning software that automates and continuously refines crypto cyberattacks, making them more dangerous than traditional hacking methods. At the heart of today’s AI-driven cybercrime are AI bots — self-learning
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How to build a ChatGPT-powered AI trading bot: A step-by-step guide 2025-03-04 at 12:01 By Cointelegraph by Callum Reid Learn how to build a ChatGPT-powered AI trading bot for crypto and stocks, covering strategy selection, model training, trade execution, risk management and automation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Pig butchering scams are exploding 2025-02-14 at 07:03 By Help Net Security 2024 is set to be a record year for scammers who received at least US$9.9 billion in crypto revenues from their illicit activities, according to Chainalysis. This figure is projected to rise to an all-time high of $12.4 billion as ongoing analysis uncovers
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Decentralization is happening everywhere, so why are crypto wallets “walled gardens”? 2025-01-20 at 07:34 By Help Net Security The twin cryptocurrency and digital identity revolutions are supposed to be building a better future, where anybody can take charge of their sovereignty and security in a world where both face unprecedented threats. Yet at one crucial
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Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks 2024-11-28 at 06:34 By Help Net Security The crypto sector stands out as the only surveyed industry where deepfake fraud surpasses traditional document fraud in prevalence, according to Regula. Crypto companies suffer significant losses from fraud The study finds that 57% of crypto companies report audio deepfake
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Phishing scam via fake Zoom link costs GIGA investor $6M 2024-11-12 at 10:03 By Cointelegraph by Arijit Sarkar A phishing scam through a fake Zoom link drained $6.09 million from a Gigachad token investor, igniting security concerns. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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GameFi studios are booming once again as crypto prices recover 2024-05-15 at 23:01 By Cointelegraph by Zhiyuan Sun New Web3 gaming projects continue to enter the sector as the price of cryptocurrencies surge. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Bitget Wallet launches $10M ecosystem fund alongside Onchain Layer 2024-05-15 at 14:01 By Cointelegraph by Zhiyuan Sun The ecosystem fund is denominated in Bitget Wallet’s native token, BWB, which is scheduled for debut this quarter. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Cypher core contributor admits to stealing $260K and gambling it away 2024-05-15 at 05:02 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan The contributor, “hoak,” said their actions were due to a “crippling gambling addiction” and “psychological factors that went by unchecked.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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