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Meta releases ‘Purple Llama’ AI security suite to meet White House commitments

[Dec 7, 2023 12:30 PM] Meta believes that this is “the first industry-wide set of cyber security safety evaluations for Large Language Models (LLMs).”

Bitcoin is of ‘national strategic importance’ says US Space Force officer

[Dec 3, 2023 9:53 PM] U.S. Space Force Major Jason Lowery wants the U.S. military to prioritize the investigation of proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin for the country’s defense.

BIS advises central banks to plan in advance for CBDC security

[Nov 29, 2023 12:30 PM] From legal issues to hackers, launching a CBDC is fraught with risks, and BIS has a big list of them to consider.

US, Britain and other countries ink ‘secure by design’ AI guidelines

[Nov 26, 2023 10:45 PM] The guidelines suggest cybersecurity practices AI firms should implement when designing, developing, launching, and monitoring AI models.

Australian regulators will compel businesses to report cyberattacks: Report

[Nov 13, 2023 1:32 AM] This obligation won’t be backed by a fine if the company fails to comply, and businesses will still be permitted to pay ransoms, though this is discouraged.

Chinese president calls for unity on AI challenges and cyber development

[Nov 9, 2023 4:23 AM] Xi Jinping addressed the World Internet Conference Summit, saying there is a need to “deepen” exchanges and cooperation on an international level on AI challenges and cyberspace development.

India trained 3,000 police officials on crypto investigations in 2022–2023

[Nov 9, 2023 3:42 AM] The Narcotics Control Bureau and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre trained 141 officials and over 2,800 officers in the financial year 2022–2023.

UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency

[Nov 2, 2023 1:23 AM] The role demands candidates to have the ability to provide strategic and tactical advice to crypto investigations, among other investigative qualities.

This Cybersecurity Pro Gets Paid to Hack Ethereum – for the Good of the Network

[Oct 25, 2023 9:00 AM] One technique that these Ethereum Foundation security researchers use to protect the blockchain is “fuzzing,” a term borrowed from the software-development industry that’s become a common way of checking to make sure a system is secure and…

SEC plans scrutiny of crypto dealer-brokers, transfer agents, per 2024 exam guide

[Oct 16, 2023 11:57 AM] The SEC sets examination priorities based on feedback from examiners and input from investors and the industry.

Immunefi launches on-chain bug bounties through ‘Vaults’ system

[Sep 26, 2023 8:00 AM] The Web3 security platform now allows projects to deposit bounty funds to a Safe smart contract, proving the funds are available.

FTX Restores Full Access to Claims Portal After Cybersecurity Breach

[Sep 17, 2023 2:30 PM] The portal allowing FTX customers to file claims with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange is again fully operational after a recent security incident. User accounts that were affected by the breach in August have been unfrozen, the failed crypto…

Ripple says security incident accelerated its acquisition of Fortress Trust

[Sep 13, 2023 1:00 PM] A multimillion-dollar security breach involving a third-party vendor hastened Ripple’s acquisition of Fortress Trust on Sept. 8.

IMF Publications’ Report Highlights Growing Risks of Generative AI in Financial Sector

[Sep 12, 2023 10:30 AM] As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its expansion into the finance sector, a new report published on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Publications web portal cautions about risks associated with the latest AI capabilities in the…

Security platforms warn about hidden phishing and wallet drainer links

[Sep 8, 2023 2:40 AM] Cybersecurity professional Christian Seifert gave an example on how Discord's measure against malicious links can be abused by scammers.

Crypto Thefts in 2023: Nearly $1 Billion Lost to Scams and Exploits, Reports Certik

[Sep 1, 2023 2:30 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Certik, nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency has been pilfered due to scams, rug pulls, and exploits throughout 2023. The company highlighted that the combined incidents in August alone led to a loss of $45.8 million…

‘Infamous Chisel’ Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Exchanges: A Joint Warning by FBI and GCHQ

[Sep 1, 2023 11:30 AM] The “Infamous Chisel,” a new sophisticated malware, has been targeting crypto wallets and exchanges, as revealed in a joint report by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.K.’s Government Communications…

WinRAR patches zero-day bug that targeted stock and crypto traders

[Aug 24, 2023 10:43 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Group-IB, weaponized ZIP file archives were being shared on crypto trading forums, with each one containing a nasty surprise.

Quantstamp introduces tool to detect protocols’ flash loan attack vulnerability

[Aug 23, 2023 7:00 AM] The new service, called Economic Exploit Analysis, uses University of Toronto research and will work on any EVM-compatible blockchain.

Firms have mere hours to deflect cyber attacks, warns cybersecurity CEO

[Aug 22, 2023 12:18 AM] Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has warned that “bad actors are getting faster” and stressed that companies need to beef up cybersecurity defenses.

Binance applies for Taiwan AML compliance: Report

[Aug 11, 2023 6:25 AM] The world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume has reportedly applied to register in Taiwan under the new AML compliance.

Worldcoin’s Orb had serious security vulnerability in operator onboarding: CertiK

[Aug 4, 2023 12:00 PM] The smart contract auditor found that operator verification could have let operators into the system without a verified ID or even being a company.

Ensuring integrity of blockchain transactions: Trust through audits

[Aug 4, 2023 7:01 AM] Reliable auditing procedures are important for ensuring the integrity of blockchain networks.

The anatomy of a cyberattack

[Aug 4, 2023 5:07 AM] Explore the inner workings of a cyberattack, and understand its stages and techniques to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

BlackBerry reveals top crypto-focused malware amid rising cyber threats

[Aug 3, 2023 2:29 AM] SmokeLoader, RaccoonStealer (also known as RecordBreaker) and Vidar top the charts, according to BlackBerry’s list.

Binance’s CZ warns crypto community about emerging scam

[Aug 2, 2023 12:18 PM] The scheme consists of mirroring addresses and sending dust transactions to users to trick them into sending funds to the scammer’s wallet.

ConsenSys releases ‘fuzzing’ tool to test smart contract vulnerabilities

[Aug 1, 2023 6:00 AM] Diligence Fuzzing lets developers introduce random and invalid data points to find security flaws.

U.S.-Listed Crypto Firms Will Need to Report Cybersecurity Breaches

[Jul 28, 2023 1:22 AM]

Bug bounties can help secure blockchain networks, but have mixed results

[Jul 11, 2023 7:32 AM] How bug bounties can improve security by using talent from the blockchain community.

Coinbase domain name reportedly used by scammers in high-profile attacks

[Jul 7, 2023 3:20 PM] Twitter users have been sharing security incidents surrounding the crypto exchange, including claims that scammers are using Coinbase's domain name on attacks.