Is your crypto wallet making your computer a crypto-wallet-taco? Yet unlike such a premise from a dystopian sci-fi novel, this situation is not fiction. The reality is much more mundane and, quite frankly, maddening as hell. One of the major providers of just such a wallet, MetaMask, is experiencing a...
A new, highly sophisticated mobile malware strain called SparkKitty has been actively targeting cryptocurrency users since February 2024. Now, the malware has invaded Windows as well as macOS networks. It uses a new and destructive Android malware variant that targets and steals crypto wallet credentials and other PII. Cybercriminals are...
The DeFi movement heralded this financial revolution, a transparent, equitable financial system without the gatekeepers of Wall Street. Let's be brutally honest: the $10 million exploit targeting uninitialized ERC-1967 proxy contracts is a stark reminder that we're still in the Wild West. In that Wild West, you certainly don’t want...
We discuss market capitalizations, DeFi, NFTs. We obsess over the next Bitcoin halving. Amidst all the technical jargon and potential riches, we often forget the deeply human cost lurking in the shadows of the crypto world. Instead, the big, shiny headlines celebrating the million-dollar windfall victories distract from the silent...
We've all seen the headlines: another crypto heist, another wallet drained. But while the media often focuses on the technological exploits, the real story is far more insidious: social engineering. It's the pickpocket of the digital age, and it's exposing a gaping hole in crypto's armor, a fundamental flaw in...
Emily Tran, writing for BlockchainShock.com, sheds light on a concerning trend in the cryptocurrency space: the rise of sophisticated social engineering schemes designed to drain crypto wallets. These scams are getting more and more sophisticated, reaching potential victims across social media, blogs, and even newsletters. It's crucial for crypto investors...
The Wild West. Trailblazers, that’s what they called the American frontier, and frankly, it’s an apt metaphor for the wild world of crypto today. We’ve got innovation, opportunity, and… rampant lawlessness. It seems like everyone’s excited already about whatever the next big thing in DeFi will be. Few are both...
Darktrace's Autonomous Response technology successfully neutralized a sophisticated cyberattack, preventing the exfiltration of 718 GB of data and mitigating significant damage to a customer's network. The attack, characterized by compromised credentials, unusual network activity, and attempts to modify virtual machine configurations, was detected and contained by Darktrace's AI-powered system before...
The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to threats, and now macOS users are facing a new challenge: NimDoor malware. Cybersecurity experts are warning lawmakers and the public about NimDoor’s effect on crypto users and businesses. Specifics on the ongoing situation are still developing. This short article will piece together...
North Korean threat actors are actively targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency platforms with a sophisticated, newly discovered malware strain known as CoreKitAgent. CoreKitAgent, developed using the Nim programming language, presents expert-level methods. It uses anti-virtual machine (VM) and sandbox countermeasures and uses complex state machine control flow and uses AppleScript for...
DeSoc is quickly becoming a potential game-changer in the world of social media and decentralized finance (DeFi). DeSoc combines blockchain technology and social media in innovative new ways. Together, these two forces combine to make a uniquely decentralized ecosystem that empowers users and content creators alike. The platform’s ongoing presale...
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, new projects are launching every day, all of which are competing for attention and investment. Among the flashiest new trilians is DeSoc, an altcoin bent on remaking social media with a decentralized blockchain. Meme coins such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and blue-chip ecosystems like...
Imagine a world where financial freedom isn't just for the elite, where access to innovative technologies isn't gatekept by Wall Street giants. That world is becoming a reality one step at a time with projects such as BankSocial’s integration of XRP. Take a pass on the old, worn-out central vs...
Ripple’s XRP has been making headlines as a strong contender in the financial sector, especially with cross-border payment solutions. Why are banks deploying such systems in less than three weeks? This lightning speed of execution speaks to the effectiveness and power of XRP. Credit union consumers can now purchase and...
I've been watching the BankSocial/XRP integration with a wary eye, and frankly, I'm not entirely convinced it's the dawn of a new financial era. While the headlines scream "innovation" and "accessibility," I see a potential Trojan horse, sneaking in risks that could outweigh the rewards, especially for the average credit...
Ethereum has taken the world by storm in recent months, as investors and analysts have been captivated by a stunning run-up in value. The cryptocurrency has exploded up by more than 50 percent just in the last week alone. Since mid-May, it has soared through the roof by an astounding...
Everyone's talking about Ethereum hitting $8000. Eric Trump’s all in, Ted Pillows is calling it, and the buzz is at a White Walkers Invasion level high. The bottom line? The correlation between Ethereum’s price and the M2 money supply. Are we overestimating the value of a 30-second correlation? At what...
The whispers are reaching a crescendo – $8000 Ethereum. We read the headlines, the analyst forecasts, the charts that are soaring upward. Mike Novogratz, Eric Trump, Ted Pillows—all of these guys are stoking the flames. The M2 future money supply is exploding, ETFs are eating ETH alive, and the price...