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North Korea linked to massive Binance crypto heist
The FBI says North Korea was behind the massive $6.3 billion crypto heist that hit Binance on October 29th. The FBI labeled the activity "TraderTraitor" and said that it had observed actors it has connected to hack converting the tokens to Ethereum and preparing for further laundering of the funds. The agency offered few other details or evidence. The statement says: North Korea Responsible for $6 Billion+ Binance…
Lenovo's 'encrypted' fingerprint USB drive is just an unencrypted SD card in a fancy case — AI-assisted follow-up finds a backdoor and hardcoded keys in other ‘secure’ USB products
Security researcher Xusheng Li found that a Lenovo ThinkPlus FU100 fingerprint USB stick, sold as an AES-256-encrypted device for data security, ended up being just a plain SD card internally, HackingPassion reports. The fingerprint reader only enabled the USB connection, and nothing on the card was actually encrypted. An AI-assisted follow-up last week discovered what Li calls backdoor accounts on another maker’s…
Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been ‘replenished’
After hackers stole a shocking $6.3 billion from Binance customers in a record-breaking crypto heist, the company's CEO says that 90 percent of the funds have been replaced , and the company plans to cover the remaining 10 percent as well. Binance is covering the stolen funds directly, and the remaining 10 percent consists of "less liquid" tokens, which the company says may take longer to acquire. The company also…
OpenAI plans to train models on Daybreak Blue cybersecurity session data that was previously off-limits
Starting November 29, OpenAI will use data from Daybreak Blue sessions to train its models, even when users have turned off training. After backlash, a follow-up email promised a separate opt-out. The move revives concerns from the dispute with mathematicians who suspected OpenAI used their unpublished research for training without consent. The article OpenAI plans to train models on Daybreak Blue cybersecurity…
Spooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims
Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.
Mario Kart World Already Runs at Full Speed on PC via Switch 2 Emulator Eglantine, Just Over a Week After the Jailbreak
Just over a week ago, the Nintendo Switch 2 was finally hacked, roughly sixteen and a half months after its June 2025 debut on the market. This initial jailbreak opened the gates to the modding, emulation, and homebrew scenes. A few days ago, someone already showed the Switch 2 exclusive game Mario Kart World running on macOS and even on an iPhone 18 Pro; now, though, the first proper PC emulator has arrived. Modder…
Applebee’s exposed customers’ personal data after leaving database password in app
EXCLUSIVE: A security researcher discovered the hardcoded credential in Applebee's app, allowing unrestricted access to customers' personal data.
Last-minute Halloween costumes for tech nerds
No Halloween costume? Just be a deceptively cute AI agent icon, a PHP vulnerability, or sleepy time Bryan Johnson.
Exclusive details about Akai’s MPC Sample Key
Akai teased its new MPC Sample Key on Instagram earlier this week, and said it plans to open-source its software so the modding community can hack it to their hearts' delight. While there's no word yet on when the device will launch or how much it will cost, The Verge has received exclusive images of the upcoming instrument that offer some details about its feature set. While the Sample Key shares many of the same…
Security Bite: This iOS 27.2 camera bug still isn’t enough to make me buy a camera cover
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most…
Save $60 on Eufy’s dual-lens SoloCam S340 security camera
The Eufy Security SoloCam S340 is built for people who want a better view of what’s happening outside their home, and it’s on sale right now on Amazon. This wire-free outdoor security camera packs more than the usual basics, with a dual-lens setup that combines a 3K wide-angle view with a telephoto lens for closer detail. See the deal at Amazon
AI Security Agents Compared: Claude, Codex, Mantis, Cloudflare
Anthropic, OpenAI, Cloudflare and Google now each ship an AI agent that hunts security bugs in source code. We checked the repos, docs and technical details behind each one. The key finding: all 4 tools converge on one design. One agent finds a bug, a separate agent tries to disprove it, and only survivors get a patch. The differences are in where they run, who can use them and how much proof they demand. Key…
Your Netgear router may be vulnerable to a security exploit – how to check and patch it
A vulnerability in some Netgear routers could allow an attacker with access to your network to run malicious commands on the device.
North Korean hackers blamed for stealing record $6.3B in Binance breach
Hackers working for North Korea are suspected of hacking a Binance employee's laptop, which allowed the theft of billions in crypto.
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist
Binance has suspended all withdrawals after the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange fell victim to what appears to be the biggest heist in history. The exchange put the “estimated total impact” of the hack at about $6.3 billion and said around $3 billion of affected assets, mainly stablecoins that act as cash for the crypto market, had been frozen. But analysts at Elliptic said the attacker had changed about…
Open-weight model GLM 5.3 built full Firefox exploit chains with zero human input in under 48 hours
Epoch AI researchers say the widely available AI model GLM 5.3 turned public security fixes into working exploits before updates reached Firefox users. It autonomously compromised six Firefox releases for about $1,000 in API fees each without triggering safeguards from any provider tested. The article Open-weight model GLM 5.3 built full Firefox exploit chains with zero human input in under 48 hours appeared first…
Binance hackers stole $6.3 billion in record-breaking crypto heist
Binance says it will cover all loses resulting from the hack. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Turbosquid Binance has disclosed that $6.3 billion worth of crypto funds have been stolen from the platform, in what's believed to be the biggest cryptocurrency hack on record. In a series of updates posted to X , the crypto exchange said that user funds are safe, and that around $3 billion of the impacted assets have…
Android’s SMS of Death bug can knock out your phone, but a fix is coming soon
TL;DR A newly disclosed Android vulnerability allows malicious text messages to silently crash a phone’s calling service, potentially interrupting emergency calls. Repeated messages can trigger persistent crashes and reboot loops, making affected devices hard to recover without technical help. Google developed a fix months before the public disclosure, but questions remain about when users will receive the patch…
Binance withdrawals frozen after thieves steal $5.6 billion in crypto in record-breaking cryptocurrency heist — firm says it will cover losses as stablecoin networks move to freeze $2.4b in stolen assets
From hereon, this month shall be called SpookITober. In yet another high-profile cybersecurity incident this month, Binance.com, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked , to the tune of $5.6 billion taken in various cryptocurrencies. As of this writing, withdrawals at the exchange are suspended until the company sorts out the situation, though it has stated repeatedly that "user funds remain…
I’ve used Google Home for 10 years, and it’s never felt so frustrating
Sigh. More than anything else in Google’s current product portfolio, Google Home is among the most frustrating. We’re now 10 years into Google’s smart home platform, and while it should feel mature and robust at this stage in its lifecycle, it instead has never felt more precarious . I say this as someone whose house is built around Google Home. My security cameras, thermostat, smart speakers, and smart displays are…
Binance hacked for an estimated $6.3 billion in record crypto theft
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.
Binance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto
Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday.
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings acquires ADT
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings is buying ADT in a $15.3 billion deal, with plans to bring AI to the home security business.
Time may be up for Samsung Galaxy Watch extended software support
TL;DR Samsung is reportedly considering an end to major OS upgrades on older Galaxy Watches. According to the leaker, the security update schedule will continue as planned. Galaxy Watches have faced persistent performance issues and bugs. Samsung Galaxy Watch owners have dealt with a lot, especially lately. Some watches have overheated so much that they’ve caused burns on the wrists of those who wear them. Others…