Tag: blockchain
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New quantum system offers publicly verifiable randomness for secure communications
Tags: blockchain, communications, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, docker, email, finance, government, Hardware, infrastructure, open-source, software, technology, threat, toolNature and detailed in an accompanying arXiv preprint, CURBy leverages the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, where particles maintain interconnected states regardless of distance, to create fundamentally unpredictable outputs.”From a security perspective, this approach offers something valuable the ability to independently verify that random numbers haven’t been compromised,” noted Narayan Gokhale, vice president at QKS Group.…
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Unmasking the silent saboteur you didn’t know was running the show
Tags: 5G, access, ai, api, attack, authentication, backup, blockchain, breach, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, firewall, firmware, GDPR, governance, Hardware, incident response, iot, ISO-27001, login, malicious, network, nis-2, PCI, service, siem, supply-chain, threat, zero-trustCybersecurity depends on accurate clocks : Your logs are only as valuable as your clocks are accurate. If your servers are out of sync, forget to reconstruct timelines. You’ll spend hours chasing phantom alerts. Event correlation and forensics Your SIEM is only as good as the timestamps it gets. Correlating events across endpoints, firewalls and cloud…
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Threat Actor Bribes Overseas Support Agents to Steal Coinbase Customer Data
On May 15, 2025, Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, publicly disclosed a major security breach that exposed the sensitive personal data of 69,461 users”, less than 1% of its monthly transacting base, but a significant figure given the depth of information compromised. This incident was not a typical crypto hack exploiting blockchain vulnerabilities; instead,…
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Zero-Knowledge-Protokoll: Was Sie über zk-SNARK wissen sollten
Zero-Knowledge-Protokolle wie zk-SNARK nutzen die kleinstmögliche Informationsmenge zur Authentifizierung.Unter den Zero-Knowledge-Protokollen nimmt zk-SNARK (Zero-knowledge succinct non-interactive argument or knowledge) eine Sonderrolle ein es ist das populärste. Weil Zero-Knowledge-Systeme die Art und Weise, wie Authentifizierung funktioniert, revolutionieren könnten, gewinnen sie zunehmend an Bedeutung, während sie sich stetig weiterentwickeln. Die Mathematik, die hinter diesen Systemen und Protokollen…
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Weaponized PyPI Package Executes Supply Chain Attack to Steal Solana Private Keys
A chilling discovery by Socket’s Threat Research Team has exposed a meticulously crafted supply chain attack on the Python Package Index (PyPI), orchestrated by a threat actor using the alias >>cappership.
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Why privacy in blockchain must start with open source
Traditionally, trust came from centralized institutions. Banks, payment networks, and clearinghouses are closed systems. Users cannot see the inner workings, but they rely on … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/30/open-source-blockchain-privacy/
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Top 12 US cities for cybersecurity job and salary growth
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, blockchain, business, country, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, fintech, government, group, infrastructure, insurance, iot, jobs, metric, microsoft, nvidia, office, okta, privacy, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, training, warfareWhile major hubs like San Francisco naturally come to mind, and perform well based on the metrics we evaluated, there are many lesser-known cities that may be just as promising, if not more. These emerging destinations can offer easier access to job opportunities, more sustainable career paths, higher pay, and a lower cost of living.Here’s…
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DPRK IT Workers Impersonate Polish and US Nationals to Secure Full-Stack Developer Positions
A alarming cybersecurity report by Nisos has uncovered a sophisticated employment scam network potentially affiliated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). This network targets remote engineering and full-stack blockchain developer roles by impersonating Polish and US nationals. The threat actors behind this operation employ a range of deceptive tactics, including the use of…
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Coinbase Extorted, Offers $20M for Info on Its Hackers
Coinbase is going Liam Neeson on its attackers, potentially setting a new precedent for incident response in the wake of crypto- and blockchain-targeting cyberattacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/coinbase-extorted-20m-hackers
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Sophos X-Ops Analyse: So waschen Cyberkriminelle ihre erbeuteten Krypto-Millionen
Die Erkenntnisse stammen aus einer mehrmonatigen Analyse von Sophos X-Ops. Die Experten haben Bewegungen auf Darknet-Marktplätzen, Blockchain-Transaktionen und öffentliche Unternehmensdaten ausgewertet. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-x-ops-analyse-so-waschen-cyberkriminelle-ihre-erbeuteten-krypto-millionen/a40816/
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Xinbi Telegram Market Tied to $8.4B in Crypto Crime, Romance Scams, North Korea Laundering
Tags: blockchain, china, crime, crypto, data, data-breach, korea, marketplace, north-korea, scam, technologyA Chinese-language, Telegram-based marketplace called Xinbi Guarantee has facilitated no less than $8.4 billion in transactions since 2022, making it the second major black market to be exposed after HuiOne Guarantee.According to a report published by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, merchants on the marketplace have been found to peddle technology, personal data, and money laundering…
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Weaponized PyPI Package Targets Developers to Steal Source Code
Security researchers at RL have discovered a malicious Python package called >>solana-token
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Malicious PyPI Package Posing as Solana Tool Stole Source Code in 761 Downloads
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that purports to be an application related to the Solana blockchain, but contains malicious functionality to steal source code and developer secrets.The package, named solana-token, is no longer available for download from PyPI, but not before it was downloaded 761 times.…
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Deepfake attacks are inevitable. CISOs can’t prepare soon enough.
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, blockchain, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, espionage, finance, fraud, governance, grc, identity, incident response, jobs, law, mfa, north-korea, password, privacy, resilience, risk, scam, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, updateReal-world fabrications: Even security vendors have been victimized. Last year, the governance risk and compliance (GRC) lead at cybersecurity company Exabeam was hiring for an analyst, and human resources (HR) qualified a candidate that looked very good on paper with a few minor concerns, says Kevin Kirkwood, CISO.”There were gaps in how the education represented…
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Nomad Bridge Hacker Apprehended in Connection with $190 Million Heist
Alexander Gurevich, a 47-year-old dual Russian-Israeli citizen, was arrested last Thursday at Ben-Gurion Airport while attempting to flee to Russia under a new identity. Gurevich is the primary suspect in the 2022 Nomad Bridge hack that resulted in approximately $190 million in stolen cryptocurrency, marking one of the largest blockchain security breaches that year. Israeli…
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Altman’s eyeball-scanning biometric blockchain orbs officially come to America
El Reg checks out shop in SF First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/04/sam_altman_startup_world/
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The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, best-practice, blockchain, blueteam, china, cisa, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, conference, control, country, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, government, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, Internet, jobs, kali, law, linux, malware, metric, microsoft, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, skills, threat, training, vulnerability, windowsIndustry recognition Who’s to say one certification is more respected than another? Such criteria can be very subjective, so we turned to the most direct and unbiased source to cut through the ambiguity: job listings. In addition to education, skills, and qualifications, employers often specify certs they seek in their ideal candidate. These mentions carry…
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Cryptocurrency Found Lacking at RSAC Cryptographers’ Panel
Hot Topics Also Include Quantum Computing, Blockchains, Artificial Intelligence. Cryptocurrencies have dramatically failed to live up to their promise, to the extent that the world would be better without them, said cryptographer Adi Shamir at this year’s RSAC Conference, during an expert panel that touched on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchains and more. First seen…
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dRPC Launches NodeHaus to Streamline Blockchain and Web3 Infrastructure
Blockchain infrastructure provider dRPC has announced the launch of a NodeHaus platform that enables chain foundations unprecedented control… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/drpc-launches-nodehaus-blockchain-web3-infrastructure/
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Blockchain Offers Security Benefits But Don’t Neglect Your Passwords
Blockchain is best known for its use in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but it also holds significant applications for online authentication. As businesses in varying sectors increasingly embrace blockchain-based security tools, could the technology one day replace passwords?How blockchain works Blockchain is a secure way to maintain, encrypt, and exchange digital records of transactions. First seen…
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Blockchain, Quantum, and IoT Firms Unite to Secure Satellite Communications Against Quantum Threats
Partisia, Squareroot8, and NuSpace join forces in a global partnership to advance quantum-safe communications. The post Blockchain, Quantum, and IoT Firms Unite to Secure Satellite Communications Against Quantum Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/blockchain-quantum-and-iot-firms-unite-to-secure-satellite-communications-against-quantum-threats/
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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7 Wege, Daten (besser) zu verschlüsseln
Tags: ai, blockchain, business, crypto, dns, encryption, github, healthcare, infrastructure, nist, office, privacy, software, updateVerschlüsseln Sie Ihre Daten zeitgemäß?Das Konzept der Kryptografie existiert schon ein paar Hundert Jahre, wird aber von findigen Wissenschaftlern und Mathematikern immer weiter vorangetrieben. Im Rahmen dieser Entwicklungsarbeit hat sich gezeigt, dass Algorithmen noch viel mehr können, als nur Daten zu schützen: Sie sind auch in der Lage, komplexe Regeln durchzusetzen und die Zusammenarbeit zu…
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Nine-Year-Old npm Packages Hijacked to Exfiltrate API Keys via Obfuscated Scripts
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered several cryptocurrency packages on the npm registry that have been hijacked to siphon sensitive information such as environment variables from compromised systems.”Some of these packages have lived on npmjs.com for over 9 years, and provide legitimate functionality to blockchain developers,” Sonatype researcher Ax Sharma said. “However, […] the latest First seen…
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DPRK IT Worker Scam: Mitigation Steps for Hiring Teams
Nisos DPRK IT Worker Scam: Mitigation Steps for Hiring Teams Nisos is tracking a network of likely North Korean (DPRK)-affiliated IT workers posing as Singaporean, Turkish, Finish and US nationals with the goal of obtaining employment in remote IT, engineering, and full-stack blockchain positions… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/dprk-it-worker-scam-mitigation-steps-for-hiring-teams/
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Neue VanHelsing-Ransomware breitet sich rasant aus
Tags: authentication, backup, blockchain, dark-web, encryption, extortion, governance, government, linux, ransomware, service, usa, windowsDas neue Ransomware-Programm VanHelsing zielt auf Windows-, Linux-, BSD-, ARM- und ESXi-Systeme.Das neue RaaS-Projekt namens VanHelsing wurde erstmals am16. März von Forschern von CYFIRMA entdeckt, als Angreifer es für Verschlüsselung und doppelte Erpressung nutzten. Da es für Ziele der Gemeinschaft Unabhängiger Staaten (GUS) verboten ist, gehen die Security-Spezialisten davon aus, dass die Hintermänner aus Russland…
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New VanHelsing ransomware claims three victims within a month
Tags: access, authentication, backup, blockchain, control, encryption, government, network, ransom, ransomware, service, windowsSophisticated affiliate program: VanHelsing is a refined ransomware written in C++ and, based on the compilation timestamp observed by Check Point, had claimed its first victim on the same day it got spotted by CYFIRMA.”The ransomware accepts multiple command-line arguments that control the encryption process, such as whether to encrypt network and local drives or…