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Storming X accounts, the demise of the 20-year-old Sality botnet, and the hunt for freelancers: a digest of cyber threats
The week was eventful: from massive attacks on users of the largest social network to the takedown of one of the oldest botnets in history. I break down the ke...
Cryptocurrency withdrawal: how not to lose assets on fees and mistakes
The process of withdrawing digital assets from an exchange or wallet is a critical stage where many investors lose a significant portion of their profits. In my...
<p>X under massive attack, 20-year-old Sality botnet dismantled, Pegasus reaches Serbia: cybersecurity digest</p>
The week in cybersecurity was eventful: from mass attacks on X social media users to the takedown of one of the oldest botnets in history and new alarming sign...
How to withdraw cryptocurrency: a comprehensive guide to fiat and digital channels
The question of withdrawing funds from the crypto ecosystem is a key stage that requires no less analytical precision than choosing an asset for investment. Man...
Kalshi traffic has soared 16-fold: the American prediction market is experiencing a boom.
An analysis of traffic and trading activity demonstrates impressive growth dynamics for Kalshi, a platform specializing in prediction markets. In July of this ...
Ransomware extensions: how malicious Chrome and Edge plugins drain Russians' crypto wallets
A large-scale campaign to steal crypto assets has hit users of Chromium-based browsers. Through in-depth analysis, I managed to identify 18 malicious extension...
OpenReserve receives preliminary approval to establish a national bank in the U.S.: a new stage in the institutionalization of crypto-finance
The American regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), has granted conditional approval to fintech startup OpenReserve to register as a n...
OKX and TradingView launch the "Race to a Million x2": a prize pool of 1 million USDT and two independent rankings
Crypto exchange OKX, together with the analytics platform TradingView, has announced a large-scale trading tournament, "Race for a Million x2." This is not jus...
X under attack: wave of password resets, Sality botnet dismantled, Pegasus in Serbia — cybersecurity digest
This week, the cyber threat landscape delivered several significant events at once: from massive attacks on X users to the takedown of a legendary botnet and n...
Cryptocurrency market: how to properly top up your account and not lose funds
The issue of funding a trading or investment account is the first thing every participant in the cryptocurrency market encounters. At first glance, the procedur...
X under password storm, takedown of the legendary Sality botnet, and AI blinding: cybersecurity threat digest
Another week brought a packed agenda in cybersecurity: from massive attacks on X user accounts to the takedown of a long-lived botnet and new sophisticated met...
Mathematicians have found a way to transmit thoughts between AIs without a single word.
The world of artificial intelligence is on the brink of a fundamental shift. This is not about a new algorithm or another model, but about the very principle o...
Kalshi has taken off: US traffic grew 16 times, and trading volume — 45 times.
The prediction market platform Kalshi is showing explosive growth that is hard to ignore. According to my analysis of Similarweb data, in July the site attract...
OKX launches the "Race to a Million x2": a $1 million prize pool and two independent rankings
The OKX crypto exchange, in partnership with TradingView, has announced a large-scale trading tournament, "Race for a Million x2." The competition combines two...
Bridge between neural networks: mathematicians have found a way to transmit AI thoughts without words
A quiet revolution is brewing in the artificial intelligence industry: we are accustomed to communication between models always being mediated by text. However...
Kalshi's explosive growth: traffic and trading volumes hit records amid legal battles
Analyzing the latest data on the prediction market, I am noting an unprecedented surge of interest in the Kalshi platform. In July of this year, the site attra...
Cryptodrainers in the browser: 19 malicious extensions attack Russians' wallets
A large-scale cryptocurrency theft campaign has been uncovered in popular browser stores. My analysis found 18 malicious extensions for Google Chrome and one f...
Silent intelligence: mathematicians have found a way for AI to communicate without a single word
The architecture of modern large language models (LLMs) assumes that when working together, neural networks communicate exclusively through text generation. Th...
Analysis: Kalshi traffic has soared 16-fold, and volumes are up 4,500% — what is driving the boom?
The prediction market is undergoing a tectonic shift, and the Kalshi platform is at the epicenter of this earthquake. My latest data shows staggering growth: i...
<p>Cryptocurrency account funding mechanics: critically important aspects for the investor</p>
The issue of topping up your balance is not just a technical routine, but a fundamental stage of interaction with cryptocurrency infrastructure. The speed of en...
<p>Clone extensions for Chrome and Edge drain cryptocurrency wallets of Russians</p>
Scammers have found yet another sophisticated way to get to users' digital assets. During my analysis of the threat landscape, a major campaign targeting visit...
Kalshi's explosive growth: US traffic increased 16-fold, and trading volumes hit records
The prediction market platform Kalshi is demonstrating phenomenal scaling rates in the U.S. market. According to my analysis of web analytics data, in July the...
How to quickly and safely top up your crypto account balance: instructions from an analyst
Liquidity management is the foundation of a successful trading strategy. The issue of topping up your balance on a cryptocurrency exchange is often underestimat...
OKX is doubling down: the "Race to a Million x2" tournament with a prize pool of 1 million USDT
The crypto exchange OKX, together with the analytical platform TradingView, is launching a large-scale trading tournament, "Race for a Million x2." This is not...
Cryptocurrency payments: Why instant balance top-up is the new norm
In the world of digital assets, the speed and reliability of transactions have always been a stumbling block. When I analyze the current state of the market, I ...
Massive attack on browsers: 18 malicious Chrome extensions are emptying Russians' crypto wallets
My fellow analysts at Socket have uncovered a troubling trend: 18 malicious extensions for Google Chrome and one for Microsoft Edge are actively being used to ...
<p>Cyberstorm of the week: Hunt for X accounts, death of a legendary botnet, and digital espionage in Serbia</p>
This week, the cyber threat landscape delivered several landmark events, from massive attacks on users of the largest social network to the dismantling of one o...
Cryptocurrency withdrawal: security strategy and liquidity management
The question of withdrawing digital assets is not just a technical operation, but a key element of capital management strategy for any investor. In my practice,...
Vampire extensions: how 19 malicious plugins for Chrome and Edge drain Russians' crypto wallets
My analysis of recent threats reveals a troubling trend: attackers are increasingly targeting users through seemingly harmless browser extensions. During an in...
Crypto Asset Withdrawals: A Strategic Maneuver or a Warning Signal for the Market?
The topic of withdrawing funds from centralized exchanges has recently returned to the spotlight of the professional community. Analyzing the current dynamics, ...