Cyberattacks
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Bitcoin An Analysis of the Major Security Issues Facing Blockchain
Bitcoin As the first cryptocurrency, its underlying blockchain technology is renowned for being decentralized and tamper-proof. However, this does not mean that the Bitcoin blockchain is free of security risks.This article will delve into the various security issues that the Bitcoin blockchain may face, including protocol-level vulnerabilities, cyberattacks, private key management risks, and challenges posed by emerging technologies, to help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the security landscape of Bitcoin.
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Seven South Korean financial institutions were hit by a cyberattack, leading to personal data leaks, and regulators have launched an investigation.
Seven South Korean financial institutions have suffered cyberattacks, resulting in personal data breaches. Shinhan Bank and Yegaram Savings Bank were affected, impacting approximately 25,000 and 40,00
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Nikkei: Japanese Major Banks Double System Vulnerabilities Discovered After Mythos AI Release
Japanese major banks have seen a surge in system vulnerabilities, doubling previous levels, as AI tools grow increasingly sophisticated, Nikkei reported. Banks are urged to strengthen their response t
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OpenAI Sued by Non-Profit Over Rogue AI Cyberattack on Hugging Face
OpenAI has been sued by the non-profit Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology (LASST) in San Francisco Superior Court. The lawsuit alleges OpenAI's models launched a cyberattack against start
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Bitget CEO Gracy Chen: Fake Interview by Lazarus Group Cost Me $80,000
On September 24, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen shared her experience of being targeted by the Lazarus Group. The attackers first compromised the official Twitter account of a major crypto media outlet, then i
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Russia Reports "Powerful" Cyberattack on Second Day of Parliamentary Elections
Russian authorities reported attacks on the country's voting systems and communication lines on the second day of a three-day parliamentary election. Ella Pamfilova, chair of Russia's Central Election
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Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost
London-based crypto technology provider Haruko was targeted in a cyberattack earlier this week, affecting 15 of its clients. Sources indicate that some smaller hedge funds with weaker security control
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Cyberattacks against South Korean government agencies surged to 1.57 billion suspected attacks in the first seven months of this year
According to data obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Park Jung-hyun, security systems at 44 central government agencies and 17 metropolitan and provincial governments flagged approximately 7.4 mill
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U.S. medical technology firm Boston Scientific 'Unlikely to Meet' Earnings Guidance After Cyberattack; Stock Falls.
U.S. medical technology firm Boston Scientific 'Unlikely to Meet' Earnings Guidance After Cyberattack; Stock Falls.
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Crypto Platforms Lost Over $3.63 Billion to Cyberattacks Between Jan 2025 and Jul 2026, With Over 60% of Affected Platforms Having Undergone Security Audits
A CoinGecko report, dated August 27, revealed that cryptocurrency platforms collectively lost more than $3.63 billion due to cyberattacks and stolen passkeys from January 2025 to July 2026. The report
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Nikkei Asia commentary by former Ukraine ambassador to Japan: AI, drone swarms and cyberattacks are rewriting warfare, democracies must prepare.
Nikkei Asia commentary by former Ukraine ambassador to Japan: AI, drone swarms and cyberattacks are rewriting warfare, democracies must prepare.
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Iranian Hackers Attempt Cyberattacks Against Critical U.S. Infrastructure, Including Water, Telecom, and Energy Systems, in Recent Weeks
Iranian hackers have attempted cyberattacks against a wide range of critical U.S. infrastructure in recent weeks, according to sources familiar with government and industry threat intelligence. Target
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Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner announced that the city was extorted by hackers and refused to pay a ransom reportedly worth approximately 2 million euros (30 Bitcoin). The Rhysida group claimed responsibility and plans to auction 5.79TB of stolen data.
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner stated that the city will not compromise with hackers after they breached city systems and stole data. According to Der Spiegel, the hackers demanded a 30 Bitcoin ransom. The R
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The U.S. Department of Justice stated that the Federal Reserve, the Department of Justice, NASA, other federal agencies, and critical infrastructure were infiltrated by a Chinese government-backed hacking group.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday morning the seizure of online domains used for hacking platforms, stating that the Federal Reserve, the Department of Justice, NASA, and other federa
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U.S. Justice Dept. and FBI Seize Platforms Used by China-Backed Hackers Allegedly Targeting Critical Infrastructure, Including NASA and Federal Reserve
The U.S. Justice Department and FBI announced they have seized platforms operated by China state-sponsored hackers, who allegedly targeted U.S. critical infrastructure. The U.S. stated it has disrupte
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Boston Scientific (BSX) stock crumbles after cyber attack disrupts global shipments
Medical device company Boston Scientific announced that a cybersecurity incident interrupted its ability to process and ship customer orders, disrupting certain IT systems worldwide. The company is wo
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Boston Scientific's global operations disrupted by cyberattack, shares fall 5.8% in premarket trading
Boston Scientific disclosed on Wednesday that a cyberattack, detected on Tuesday, August 25, is disrupting its global operations, including its ability to process and ship customer orders. The company
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Medical device maker Boston Scientific hit by cyber attack, disrupting product shipments
Boston Scientific disclosed on Wednesday that a cyber attack this week is affecting its operations, including access to company information systems and applications, as well as shipment services. The
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US DoJ charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign, alleging they stole $3.4bn in data for Iranian government
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) stated that 17 Iranians were charged for allegedly conducting a years-long "coordinated campaign" of cyber attacks. The DoJ claims the Iran-based Mabna Institute tar
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Data breach notices in H1 2026 surpassed last year's total, with AI playing a growing role in cyberattacks
According to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, over 471 million victim notices were associated with data compromises in the first half of 2026, compared to 297.5 million for all of
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Financial Times: Hackers allegedly linked to China launch unprecedented "autonomous" AI cyberattack on Taiwan
Reports indicate that in this attack, AI agents simultaneously conducted reconnaissance and intrusion, demonstrating a new phase in cyber warfare.
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North Korean hacking group Kimsuky integrates AI into cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency and finance sectors
According to a report released Monday by South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians, Kimsuky is leveraging local AI systems such as Ollama, GPT4All, and Msty for offline operations, and collecting librar
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Iran allegedly launched cyberattacks on water systems in seven U.S. states; Donald Trump denied Iranian responsibility, but cyber experts pointed to Tehran.
The US state of Minnesota last week reported that more than 30 of its state water systems had been subjected to a "coordinated cyberattack." Days later, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warne
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Thailand's SEC Alleges Bitkub Concealed May 2021 Cyberattack Leading to $50 Million Theft
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub concealed a cyberattack that occurred in May 2021. The attack reportedly led to the theft of 1.7 billion
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Thailand's SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Bitkub Over Report of $50 Million in Stolen Assets Alleging False Disclosures
Svmuu News: The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed criminal complaints against the digital asset exchange Bitkub Online and two former directors, Sakolkorn Sakavee and Thaweesap R
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Bitcoin An Analysis of the Major Security Issues Facing Blockchain
Bitcoin As the first cryptocurrency, its underlying blockchain technology is renowned for being decentralized and tamper-proof. However, this does not mean that the Bitcoin blockchain is free of security risks.This article will delve into the various security issues that the Bitcoin blockchain may face, including protocol-level vulnerabilities, cyberattacks, private key management risks, and challenges posed by emerging technologies, to help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the security landscape of Bitcoin.
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