On Tuesday morning, Lucy Powell, the Leader of the House of Commons, was the target of a hack. Her X account was hacked. Powell’s office had confirmed the breach and immediately took steps to regain control of the account and delete the misleading posts. The damage was felt by Powell’s...
The cryptocurrency landscape was previously the wild west of financial technology. Today it seems to be catching the eye of a growing number of regulatory agencies around the globe. While the intention behind regulation is often to protect consumers, prevent illicit activities, and ensure financial stability, the potential downsides of...
The new XMRig malware wave is more than just your typical digital nuisance. It’s a digital home invasion, breaking in and disabling your Windows updates, leaving your system exposed to ransomware, malware, and hackers. If your updates are disabled, you're toast. This isn't a drill. The sad irony? This malware...
As the digital world rapidly changes, so too do the ever-increasing and devastating threats aimed at compromising computer security. Eleanor Brooks, a seasoned blockchain researcher, sheds light on a concerning resurgence: XMRig malware. This piece of malware is far more than an average computer virus. It’s a cryptojacking tool that...
A new wave of malicious XMRig variants has emerged, employing sophisticated techniques to evade detection and maintain persistence on compromised systems. This Monero mining malware takes advantage of a legitimate tool. Today, it has highly optimized functionalities and aims at dozens more countries. The campaign unfolds from an initial infection...
Our Fear & Greed Index is currently screaming “GREED!” at 73. That’s flashing neon signs, ladies and gentlemen, and Southeast Asia should be on high alert. Not with wide-eyed, FOMO-fueled hysteria. Instead, with strategic vision. This isn’t some get rich quick scheme either, it’s an investment in a sustainable, innovative...
Let’s face it, you may have scoffed at meme coins. Shiba Inu? Dogecoin? Sounds ridiculous, right? The financial "experts" certainly think so. They’ll scare you into believing they’re worthless, that they’re inherently risky, that they’re a bubble about to burst. They are correct on that count, but that’s not the...
We all know the U.S. Secret Service for its devotion to protecting our nation’s leaders. It has now become the leading global power in the fight against cryptocurrency crime. Their work has led to the seizure of over $400 million in crypto assets. This sends a particularly strong message to...
In fact, the U.S. Secret Service recently announced that they’d seized almost $400 million in crypto over the past 10 years. That's a staggering number. It’s easy to read this as just another headline about the Wild West of crypto getting tamed at last. For Southeast Asia, this ought to...