Tagged: security

August 9, 2026 @ 2:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sui is advancing plans to integrate post-quantum cryptographic tools, aiming to shield user accounts from potential future threats posed by quantum computers. The Layer 1 blockchain will incorporate two signature methods standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These additions allow optional… Read More

August 1, 2026 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Immunefi indicated that a recent incident involving BonkDAO highlights a troubling shift in how digital assets are being compromised. An individual invested approximately $4 million to acquire sufficient voting power, enabling the passage of a malicious governance proposal during a period of limited participant engagement…. Read More

July 29, 2026 @ 5:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Privacy-focused Zcash has activated its Ironwood network upgrade, introducing a new shielded pool in response to a soundness flaw previously identified in the Orchard protocol. The upgrade, formally designated NU6.3, went live on July 28, 2026, at block height 3,428,143. It establishes a fresh shielded… Read More

July 29, 2026 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new global survey highlights how the rapid integration of artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate priorities around information security funding. According to findings released by Kaspersky’s Internal Research Center, 41 percent of enterprises now cite AI adoption as the primary reason for increasing their IT… Read More

July 25, 2026 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payment security specialist Verifone has been awarded a U.S. patent for a new method that enables payment terminals to independently identify physical interference, including sophisticated card-skimming devices that remain hidden from ordinary observation. Announced on July 23, 2026, the innovation—known as Wireless Tamper Detection and… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 12:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Capital One (NYSE: COF) has made VulnHunter available as an open-source project. This innovative AI-powered tool aims to identify software vulnerabilities by emulating the strategic mindset of experienced hackers, potentially transforming how organizations detect and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited. Traditional vulnerability… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 4:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Glassnode, a provider of on-chain analytics for digital assets, has notified its users about a potential compromise of customer information and is urging heightened awareness of phishing risks that could follow. The Swiss-based platform, widely used by traders and institutions for market intelligence on Bitcoin,… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 6:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Debates over the best ways to safeguard digital assets often intensify when key industrt voices weigh in. Recently, well-known blockchain investigator ZachXBT sparked widespread discussion by sharply criticizing dedicated hardware devices, labeling them unreliable for serious use in storing funds or approving transfers. His comments,… Read More

July 8, 2026 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The price of decentralized privacy focused protocol Zcash’s native token, ZEC, climbed roughly 12% in recent sessions amid growing optimism that the project is close to delivering a rigorous mathematical safeguard for its shielded transaction system. This progress centers on formal verification efforts for the… Read More

July 8, 2026 @ 6:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has instructed significant banks across the euro area to prepare detailed action plans addressing the rising risks of cyberattacks enabled by advanced artificial intelligence. In a letter sent to bank chief executives, ECB Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch stressed the… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have identified more than 250,000 potential security misconfigurations across GitHub Actions workflows in thousands of popular open-source projects. The findings highlight how easily automated development pipelines can become entry points for attackers targeting the software supply chain. Kaspersky’s Global Research and… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French hardware wallet maker Ledger is warning that rapid progress in artificial intelligence and quantum computing is creating an unprecedented shift in digital asset security. The company’s experts describe the current moment as a turning point where existing defenses may prove insufficient against evolving attacks,… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 12:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ledger has rolled out smart contract proxy support for its clear signing process, giving hardware wallet users stronger protection against stealthy exploits that target upgradeable contracts. The update tackles a growing threat in the Ethereum ecosystem where attackers manipulate proxy logic without altering the visible… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 1:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has introduced a new security feature designed to shield users from address poisoning, one of the most deceptive and increasingly prevalent threats in the cryptocurrency space. MetaMask added that this update marks a significant step forward in proactive wallet protection, addressing a scam that… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of the cryptocurrency exchange and digital investment platform Kraken, has announced its participation in the US Tech Force, a key federal program designed to attract elite technology professionals to address critical government challenges. The initiative, managed by the US Office of… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A crypto security researcher has recently identified a rather critical vulnerability / weakness in Zcash (ZEC), one of the privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, that could have permitted the creation of vast quantities of fake tokens without detection. The revelation has shaken investor confidence, causing ZEC’s value to… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has indicated in an ecosystem report that the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystem in May 2026 faced escalating threats from supply chain compromises, AI-driven exploits, as well as a range of potentially serious DeFi vulnerabilities, according to MetaMask’s security update. While malicious attackers challenged existing… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 5:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report states that quantum computing has shifted from a distant theoretical risk to a pressing consideration for the blockchain sector. While current quantum devices lack the capability to compromise major networks, industry professionals now generally warn that future large-scale, error-corrected systems could undermine… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is now sharply focused on fundamentally improving how consumers complete transactions online throughout Europe, as it works toward an tentative target set for 2030. The company aims to eliminate the need for manual entry of card details and move away from traditional fixed… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kelp DAO has announced the completion of its comprehensive recovery efforts for rsETH, its liquid restaking token. This milestone arrives roughly five weeks after a significant exploit that had been reported initially on April 18, 2026, that saw approximately 116,500 to 117,132 rsETH tokens—valued at… Read More