Category: Cyber Security
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How Telegram Became Criminal’s Hub for Illegal Activities?
Telegram is among the world’s most popular messaging apps, which has gained widespread attention both for its security features and for the increasing misuse of the service. Conceived originally to provide a means of security and encrypted communication, the platform has grown into a space where not just ordinary users but also criminals, extremists, and…
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Agile Energy X: Leveraging Solar Power for $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin Mining Annually
Japan-based company Agile Energy X is making waves in the cryptocurrency world with its ambitious plan to utilize solar power for Bitcoin mining. The company aims to generate up to $2.5 billion annually through this innovative approach, combining the renewable energy sector with blockchain technology. With the rise of environmental concerns surrounding Bitcoin mining, Agile…
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Denmark Mulls Ban on Encrypted Messaging Apps to Combat Crime
Copenhagen, Denmark – In a move that has sparked widespread concern among privacy advocates and tech enthusiasts, Denmark’s Justice Minister, Peter Hummelgaard, has indicated that the government is considering a ban on end-to-end encrypted messaging services such as Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp. The proposed ban, aimed at combating organized crime, has raised questions about the…
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Largest stolen credit card market shunned by cybercriminals after alleged “exit scam”
Yale Lodge – the largest dark web vendor of stolen credit cards – has suffered a mass exodus of both customers and stolen data suppliers after apparently stealing their funds. Though the vendor is still online and has blamed the issues on “technical difficulties”, it has been banned and removed from all high-profile cybercriminal forums…
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Hackers bombard France with DDoS attacks
Hackers have hit French government websites with Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks in support of detained telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. The targets of the attacks included government platforms, public service portals, an online doctor’s appointment system and non-governmental websites such as the Institute of Social Sciences and Politics and the daily newspaper La Voix…
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A Diplomatic Standoff Over Pavel Durov
The Background: Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been a subject of controversy between Russia and France. He has been critical of the Russian government and has faced pressure from authorities. Durov’s French citizenship has complicated the matter, as both countries claim jurisdiction over him. The Recent Demand: Moscow has…
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Hackers Drain Bank Account of Argentine Embassy in Caracas
In a shocking incident reported by the Argentine newspaper Clarín, hackers have successfully breached the bank account of the Argentine Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, and emptied it of its funds. The cyberattack, which has raised serious concerns about the security of diplomatic missions, targeted the embassy’s financial resources, leaving the account with a zero balance.…
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New Frontiers, Old Tactics: Chinese Espionage Group Targets Africa & Caribbean Govts
The China-linked threat actor known as Sharp Panda has expanded their targeting to include governmental organizations in Africa and the Caribbean as part of an ongoing cyber espionage campaign. “The campaign adopts Cobalt Strike Beacon as the payload, enabling backdoor functionalities like C2 communication and command execution while minimizing the exposure of their custom tools,”…
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