FBI Accuses North Korean Hackers of Bybit Attack, Urges Crypto Firms to Block Linked Transactions

The FBI has attributed the recent attack on Dubai-based Bybit crypto exchange to North Korean hackers. The agency has called on crypto firms to help block the stolen funds. According to Bybit CEO Ben Zhou, a hacker gained control of one of the exchange’s offline Ethereum wallets, resulting in a loss of nearly $1.5 billion … Read more

Apple Releases iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2 Updates to Fix Security Flaw That Enabled ‘Extremely Sophisticated Attack’

Apple on Tuesday rolled out important security patches for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. The company says that the latest software releases include a fix for a security vulnerability that was used by hackers to target some individuals. This is the third time this year that Apple has issued security updates for a … Read more

Private Key Leak or Quantum Computing Attack? BCH Test Precedes $8B Bitcoin Movements

Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis. Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX, … Read more

Apple Releases iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2 Updates to Fix Security Flaw That Enabled ‘Extremely Sophisticated Attack’

Apple on Tuesday rolled out important security patches for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. The company says that the latest software releases include a fix for a security vulnerability that was used by hackers to target some individuals. This is the third time this year that Apple has issued security updates for a … Read more

HTC confirms cyber attack

HTC Global Services has confirmed it suffered a cyber attack after the BlackCat ransomware group (also known as ALPHV) recently leaked photos of what it claimed to be data stolen from the IT services and business consulting company. The data includes passports, contact lists, emails and confidential documents. In a short statement posted on X … Read more

Cyber attack targets Ukraine phone operator

Ukraine’s biggest mobile network operator has suffered a cyber attack connected to its ongoing conflict with Russia. Kyivstar, which has more than half of Ukraine’s population as mobile subscribers, said earlier this week that it had been targeted by a “powerful hacker attack” that knocked internet access and mobile communications and damaged IT infrastructure. It … Read more