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Russia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions

[Oct 4, 2024 3:30 AM] The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer…

Kenyan Deputy President Urges Africa to Embrace AI

[Sep 27, 2024 11:30 AM] Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of…

Seattle Airport Hit by $6M Bitcoin Ransom Demand After Cyberattack

[Sep 20, 2024 6:30 AM] Hackers have targeted Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a ransomware attack, demanding 100 bitcoins to buy the data back. Although the airport managed to fend off most of the damage, the attackers encrypted some data and posted stolen files…

Wazirx Begins INR Withdrawal Phase 1: Users Can Withdraw Up to 33%

[Aug 26, 2024 1:45 PM] Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has initiated the first phase of INR withdrawals, permitting eligible users to withdraw up to 33% of their INR balances. Co-founder Nischal Shetty noted that the timeline for the second phase remains uncertain due to…

Wazirx to Reverse All Trades Made After Withdrawal Freeze

[Aug 10, 2024 2:20 PM] Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has decided to reverse all trades made after withdrawals were halted following the recent cyberattack. The exchange announced that this process will take place over the next few days, with all users’ portfolio…

Wazirx Announces FIR Filing Following Major Cyberattack

[Aug 6, 2024 4:16 PM] Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has updated users about the recent cyberattack, confirming the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) to address the hack. Cofounder Nischal Shetty emphasized that a police complaint was made the day after the…

Opentensor Foundation Addresses Bittensor Security Breach

[Jul 4, 2024 2:10 PM] The Opentensor Foundation, the development team behind the Bittensor chain, has tackled a recent security breach affecting the network, impacting several community members. The foundation insisted that prompt actions were implemented to mitigate…