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ForkLog 21 19.02.2024

North Korean Hackers Employ AI in Cyber Schemes, Reports Say

Hackers linked to North Korea are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to execute fraudulent schemes and hacks, according to the Financial Times. A South Korean intelligence representative told the publication that perpetrators from the neighboring country are using generative AI to deceive and compromise security personnel. In 2023, out of 1.62 million hacking attempts against […]

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ForkLog 85 14.02.2024

Duelbits Crypto Casino Loses $4.6 Million in Hack

On the night of February 14, hackers targeted the cryptocurrency casino Duelbits, extracting $4.6 million by compromising a private key, according to CertiK analysts. #CertiKSkynetAlert ? Last night @Duelbits was exploited and assets worth ~$4.6m were taken in a possible private key compromise (PKC). All assets were swapped for ETH which currently sits in EOA […]

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ForkLog 56 12.02.2024

Vitalik Buterin Offers Guidance on Detecting Deepfakes

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has penned an article addressing the growing issue of deepfakes and explored potential methods for their detection. Initially, he pointed out the shortcomings of the cryptographic method, often suggested by the community as a secure form of authentication. According to Buterin, there is always a risk of potential interception of public […]

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ForkLog 38 09.02.2024

Security Concerns Arise Over ERC-404 Tokens

ERC-404 tokens are gaining popularity, yet crypto developers have pointed out security risks associated with this experimental standard, which has not yet undergone an audit. How ERC-404 Works The standard is a hybrid implementation of ERC-20/ERC-721, where purchasing a coin also automatically generates an NFT in the wallet. It allows ownership of a fractional part […]

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ForkLog 26 09.02.2024

OpenAI Develops ‘ChatGPT for Devices’

OpenAI is developing a system of autonomous AI assistants. The startup’s annual revenue exceeded $2 billion. Google launched an enhanced paid version of Gemini Advanced. OpenAI is working on a system of autonomous AI assistants capable of managing a user’s device to perform specific tasks, according to sources cited by The Information. This initiative marks […]

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ForkLog 47 29.01.2024

CFTC Warns of AI-Driven Fraud

Fraudsters are leveraging artificial intelligence to deceive investors, with the popularity of social media and influencers facilitating the spread of false information, according to a warning from the Customer Education and Outreach Office of the CFTC. “Unfortunately, AI has become yet another tool for fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting investors,” the statement reads. According to the […]

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ForkLog 12 26.01.2024

Critical Vulnerability Found in Bitcoin ATMs by Researchers

Lamassu Industries has addressed a vulnerability in its Bitcoin ATMs that allowed attackers full control over the devices, reports Cointelegraph. Security researchers from IOActive attempted to hack ATMs produced by Lamassu. They were able to identify several serious issues. Hacked Bitcoin ATM. Data: IOActive. Günther Ollmann, the technical director of the analytics firm, stated that […]

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ForkLog 34 24.01.2024

macOS Malware Found Installing Compromised Bitcoin Wallets

Experts at Kaspersky Lab have discovered malware for macOS capable of replacing cryptocurrency wallets installed on the system with compromised versions. The malicious software is distributed alongside pirated software. Once on the victim’s device, the file runs with administrator privileges and can execute any commands received from a control server. The malware scans the system […]

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ForkLog 10 22.01.2024

Privacy Day 2024 to Focus on Artificial Intelligence

The international online conference on data protection and privacy, Privacy Day, organized by Privacy Accelerator and the Digital Rights Center, will take place on January 29, according to the organizers. The central theme for the 2024 event will be the new challenges posed to cybersecurity experts by artificial intelligence technologies. The conference is divided into […]

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ForkLog 42 18.01.2024

Web3 phishing: how to protect yourself and your assets

Spam and phishing are two perennial scourges of the internet at every stage of its evolution. Web3 is no exception. Vladimir Menaskop explains how to fend off phishing attacks on your crypto-assets for ForkLog readers: Vladimir Menaskop. Three pillars: security, diversification, customisation If that reads like a mere string of words, it is time to […]

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ForkLog 12 11.01.2024

FBI Joins Investigation into SEC X-Account Hack

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to investigate the hacking of its X social media account in collaboration with the FBI, according to Reuters. “The SEC continues to investigate this matter and is coordinating its actions with the appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the SEC’s Office of Inspector General and the FBI,” a […]

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ForkLog 16 09.01.2024

Netgear and Hyundai X Accounts Compromised to Promote Crypto Scam

In early January, cryptocurrency scammers breached the official X accounts of Netgear and Hyundai MEA to steal user assets. Together, the two pages have a following of 160,000. Over the weekend, the official account of NETGEAR and the official account of Hyundai Middle East & Africa both were being used to spread drainers.Currently both accounts […]

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