🚀 U.S. Contractors Charged with Deleting Government Databases
#USContractors #GovernmentDatabases #DepartmentOfJustice #DataDeletion #DHS #FreedomOfInformationAct #AI #SQLServer #WindowsServer2012 #CyberCrime #TechSecurity
According to PANews, the U.S. Department of Justice has charged two contractor brothers, Muneeb Akhter and Sohaib Akhter, with infiltrating and deleting 96 government databases shortly after their dismissal. The databases contained records related to Department of Homeland Security investigations and Freedom of Information Act requests. The indictment alleges that Sohaib altered permissions and executed the deletions, while Muneeb sought advice from AI on how to erase SQL Server and Windows Server 2012 logs, indicating an attempt to cover their tracks. Previously convicted for breaching the State Department, the brothers discussed removing evidence from their home and reinstalling company laptop systems before their arrest.#USContractors #GovernmentDatabases #DepartmentOfJustice #DataDeletion #DHS #FreedomOfInformationAct #AI #SQLServer #WindowsServer2012 #CyberCrime #TechSecurity
🚀 Bitcoin Taproot Adoption Declines Amid Quantum Computing Concerns
#Bitcoin #Taproot #QuantumComputing #Blockchain #SegWit #Legacy #Cryptocurrency #WillyWoo #PANews #Glassnode #BitcoinTransactions #TechSecurity #BTC
According to PANews, on-chain analyst Willy Woo has highlighted a significant decrease in the adoption of Taproot output types in Bitcoin transactions. Data from Glassnode indicates that the proportion of transactions using Taproot has dropped from a peak of 42% in 2024 to approximately 20% currently. Woo noted this as the first instance of the latest output format losing traction among users, suggesting that the primary reason could be Taproot's higher exposure risk to quantum computing. In contrast, older formats like SegWit and Legacy are perceived to be less vulnerable to quantum attacks.
Last month, Willy Woo advised that Bitcoin should guard against the threat of quantum computing and recommended migrating to SegWit addresses as a precautionary measure.#Bitcoin #Taproot #QuantumComputing #Blockchain #SegWit #Legacy #Cryptocurrency #WillyWoo #PANews #Glassnode #BitcoinTransactions #TechSecurity #BTC
🚀 MacSync Malware Variant Bypasses macOS Gatekeeper, Poses High Risk
#MacSync #Malware #macOS #Gatekeeper #Cybersecurity #SlowMist #DataTheft #iCloud #Cryptocurrency #Phishing #MalwareVariant #TechSecurity #OnlineThreat
According to Foresight News, SlowMist's Chief Information Security Officer, 23pds, has issued a warning about a new variant of the MacSync malware. This variant is capable of bypassing the macOS Gatekeeper security feature, and it has already affected user assets. The malware employs techniques such as file inflation, network verification, and self-destruct scripts post-execution to evade detection. It can steal sensitive data, including iCloud keychains, browser passwords, and cryptocurrency wallets, posing a significant risk. Mac users are advised to exercise caution and avoid downloading software and plugins from unknown sources.#MacSync #Malware #macOS #Gatekeeper #Cybersecurity #SlowMist #DataTheft #iCloud #Cryptocurrency #Phishing #MalwareVariant #TechSecurity #OnlineThreat
🚀 Vitalik Buterin Expresses Support for Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm
#VitalikButerin #TornadoCash #RomanStorm #Privacy #Ethereum #Cryptocurrency #DataPrivacy #TechSecurity #ForesightNews #ETH
According to Foresight News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his support for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm in a letter. Buterin emphasized his belief in the importance of privacy and his active use of privacy tools, including those developed by Storm. He criticized the assumption that personal privacy can be violated by the public while government, police, and intelligence agencies should have access to all citizens' information for security purposes. Buterin strongly opposes this view, highlighting the frequent hacking of government databases and the risk of information falling into the hands of hostile foreign powers. He shared his personal experience of using Storm's software for transactions, noting that his name was not recorded in corporate databases when purchasing software for personal use. Buterin also pointed out that Storm's applications continue to function normally even years after development ceased.#VitalikButerin #TornadoCash #RomanStorm #Privacy #Ethereum #Cryptocurrency #DataPrivacy #TechSecurity #ForesightNews #ETH
🚀 David Sacks Urges U.S. Withdrawal from Iran Conflict Amid Crypto Policy Concerns
#DavidSacks #USwithdrawal #IranConflict #CryptoPolicy #AIadvisor #TechSecurity #DigitalAssets #CryptoMarkets
White House AI and crypto adviser David Sacks has called for the United States to exit the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to NS3.AI, this comes after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) identified approximately 30 U.S. tech facilities as potential targets. Sacks expressed concern that a prolonged conflict could jeopardize the crypto policy agenda he was appointed to develop, while also keeping digital asset markets sensitive to signals of de-escalation.#DavidSacks #USwithdrawal #IranConflict #CryptoPolicy #AIadvisor #TechSecurity #DigitalAssets #CryptoMarkets