Cybersecurity

Changpeng Zhao urged iPhone users to install the latest iOS updates after reports linked the DarkSword exploit to malicious websites that may expose crypto wallet data. Researchers say the known exploit chain has been patched, but parts of older wallet-targeting code may remain relevant.

Federal Reserve and OCC supervisors contacted U.S. banks after the reported $6.3 billion Binance hack, asking about unusual activity and service disruption. Banks are reviewing their systems as regulators weigh cyber risks amid closer links between lenders and crypto firms.

CrowdStrike has unveiled a control that lets administrators stop AI agents, prevent them from restarting and cut their network access at a gateway. Jim Cramer praised the feature, but the stock has fallen nearly 10% in a week, and analysts have raised questions about whether agents can evade such controls.

Binance says attackers spent five months building access before draining assets from hot wallets on Oct. 29. The exchange describes a poisoned software download, a fake recruitment process and delegated signing abuse, while reporting that it has frozen or intercepted about $2.85 billion and replenished most affected

The recent $6.3 billion hack of Binance raises questions about the resilience of cryptocurrency exchanges and Bitcoin's long-term stability. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan discusses the implications.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin supports Moonshot AI's decision to limit hacking skills in its Kimi K3.1 Pro model, emphasizing the importance of safety over unrestricted access.

Keystone Wallet has reported a data breach exposing customer information, joining Ledger and Trezor in facing security issues. The breach raises concerns about targeted phishing attacks.

As Italy unveils its first Quantum Supercomputer, DAC emphasizes the urgent need for quantum-resistant blockchain technology to secure digital assets against future threats.

Sectora Foundation has announced the final testing phase of four products and the availability of its $SECT token on Uniswap. The token aims to enhance cybersecurity for crypto infrastructure and has a total supply of 50 million.

Researchers from East Texas A&M University and others have created the first post-quantum security design for Bitcoin's Lightning Network, enhancing its defenses against future quantum threats.