cryptocurrency
Hackers Dox ICE, DHS, DOJ, and FBI Officials
In a stunning new study, researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Maryland revealed this week that satellites are leaking a wealth of sensitive data completely unencrypted, from calls and text messages on T-Mobile to in-flight Wi-Fi browsing sessions, to military and police communications. And they did this with just $800 in off-the-shelf…
How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks – Krebs on Security
A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites hawking cybercrime services aimed at Russian-speaking customers, new research finds. Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street address used by this company shows it is home to dozens of foreign currency dealers, money transfer businesses,…
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2024
For its entire existence as a global medium, the internet’s evolution has been caught in a tug of war, pulled by opposing forces: on one side, moderation and control; on the other, disruption and anarchy. This year, the most prominent actors weighing in on the side of disruption were familiar faces: The reckless oligarchs, cybercriminals,…