Category: security
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Bitget Launches P2P Security Layer ‘Shield’ to Ensure Safety and Mitigate Users’ Losses
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Article Content VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PetgettThe world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange has announced the launch of its P2P Shield security layer, which increases security within P2P trading. This new layer aims to ensure user trust and the reliability of the platform from fraudulent activities that can…
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9/11-era security measures and climate change put thousands at risk from dams
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Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or fail to recognize the danger posed by levees built over their homes and businesses, according to an Associated Press review of federal records and data. The problem stems from a complex set…
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Solana Addresses Major Security Flaw Behind Closed Doors
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As revealed on August 9, the Solana blockchain successfully mitigated a major security threat by implementing a silent patch across its ecosystem. The action was initiated and completed prior to public disclosure, protecting the network from potential exploitation by malicious actors, according to Disclosure Written by Lynn, one of Solana’s…
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Casper Network says security breach contained, network still halted
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Blockchain platform Casper Network has announced to the community that a “major security breach” that occurred yesterday has been contained. Casper Network Suspends Operations In a post on X today, July 28, the team behind the Casper Network (CSPR) announced: Advertise The issue is still being resolved, but the security…
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Homeland Security to use robot dogs in raids
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Dogs have been an integral part of the Department of Homeland Security for years, sniffing out explosive devices and other threats. Now they’re getting some cyber support. The Department of Homeland Security has developed a quadrupedal robot that it plans to use in future raids. The agency has unveiled the…
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Bitcoin Core Announces New Security Disclosure Policy
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Bitcoin Core Developers Group He presented it. A comprehensive security disclosure policy to address past shortcomings in reporting critical security bugs. This new policy aims to create a standardized process for reporting and disclosing vulnerabilities, thereby improving transparency and security within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The announcement also includes several previously…
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Bitcoin Core Announces New Security Disclosure Policy
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Bitcoin Core Developers Group He presented it. A comprehensive security disclosure policy to address past shortcomings in reporting critical security bugs. This new policy aims to create a standardized process for reporting and disclosing vulnerabilities, thereby improving transparency and security within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The announcement also includes several previously…
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Is Bittensor Safe? Network Halted After $8 Million Vanishes From Security Breach
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The cryptocurrency world took another hit this week as Bittensor, a prominent AI-focused project, was forced to shut down its network after a series of wallet hacks. Investigators suspect a private key leak may have been to blame, raising concerns about the security of the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem. On July…
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Are We Finally Winning the Security Battle?
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In a notable shift, June saw a significant drop in cryptocurrency losses due to hacks, down 54.2% from the previous month, according to the latest data. Data From PeckShield. This decline in cyber theft points to an evolving space in crypto security, even as the industry struggles with ongoing challenges.…
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UK’s Energy Security at Risk Due to Political Policies, Warns Serica Energy
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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are putting the offshore oil industry at risk and undermining Britain’s energy security, according to a leading oil and gas firm. David Lattin, the chairman of Serica Energy, has been highly critical, saying that unpredictable taxes and political opposition have made the UK the…
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EigenLayer Bolsters Security Amid Looming Threat, Here’s What to Know
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Special layerEiganDA, a popular decentralized infrastructure provider, has announced a significant improvement in the security of its EiganDA platform. The primary goal of this update is to strengthen defenses against Sybil and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by putting whitelisting security mechanisms in place. EigenLayer’s EigenDA platform is undergoing…
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EigenLayer Bolsters Security Amid Looming Threat, Here’s What to Know
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Special layerEiganDA, a popular decentralized infrastructure provider, has announced a significant improvement in the security of its EiganDA platform. The primary goal of this update is to strengthen defenses against Sybil and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by putting whitelisting security mechanisms in place. EigenLayer’s EigenDA platform is undergoing…
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Crypto App CoinStats Hit By Security Breach, User Funds Potentially Exposed
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CoinStats, a popular cryptocurrency wallet tracker, suffered a security breach that exposed users’ wallets and sent scam notifications to mobile devices. The company took the drastic step of shutting down its entire platform while the incident was investigated. The hack, which CoinStats confirmed on its official social media channel, resulted…
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Crypto App CoinStats Hit By Security Breach, User Funds Potentially Exposed
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CoinStats, a popular cryptocurrency wallet tracker, suffered a security breach that exposed users’ wallets and sent scam notifications to mobile devices. The company took the drastic step of shutting down its entire platform while the incident was investigated. The hack, which CoinStats confirmed on its official social media channel, resulted…
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OKX Sees $204M Outflows in 24 Hours After Security Lapses
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OKX has seen significant outflows, with $204 million withdrawn in the past 24 hours and $630 million in the past week, exceeding outflows from other prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. The increase in withdrawals comes from multiple security controversies that may have undermined user trust. OKX design error On June 9, two…
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OKX Sees $204M Outflows in 24 Hours After Security Lapses
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OKX has seen significant outflows, with $204 million withdrawn in the past 24 hours and $630 million in the past week, exceeding outflows from other prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. The increase in withdrawals comes from multiple security controversies that may have undermined user trust. OKX design error On June 9, two…
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Netanyahu: We’ll restore security to the north
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Kiryat Shmona following the escalation in the exchange of fire with Hezbollah that sparked widespread fires in northern Israel. The government allowed the Israeli army to raise the number of reserve forces called for service to 350,000 soldiers. The license is valid until the end…
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Galaxy Digital’s Thorn says SEC could label staked ETH as security in ETF plans
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Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn suggests that the SEC may classify pledged Ethereum as a security in an attempt to find a loop for spot ETF approval. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be taking a surprising turn when it comes to approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Galaxy…
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Galaxy Digital’s Thorn says SEC could label staked ETH as security in ETF plans
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Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn suggests that the SEC may classify pledged Ethereum as a security in an attempt to find a loop for spot ETF approval. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be taking a surprising turn when it comes to approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Galaxy…
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Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral ties By Reuters
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CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met to discuss the Israeli war in Gaza and seek to complete a broad bilateral agreement, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. A statement issued by the ministry said that the meeting…