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In brief ModStealer spreads through fake recruiter ads using obfuscated code. It targets browser wallets and hides by disguising itself as a background helper. The malware poses a direct threat to crypto users and platforms, Decrypt was told. A new malware strain that can slip past antivirus checks and steal data from crypto wallets on…
In brief Identical “civil war” posts flooded X hours after Kirk’s killing, many from generic or low-engagement accounts. Past studies show botnets can generate billions of impressions; researchers warn AI tools make them harder to spot. Analysts see echoes of Russian and Chinese ops, but no confirmed attribution for this week’s spike in violent rhetoric.…
In brief Downloads of Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat have surged in Nepal and Indonesia amid national protests. Nepal’s ban on multiple social media platforms drove mass adoption of the decentralized, offline chat app, with downloads surging from 3,300 last week to over 48,000 on Monday. Decentralized apps like Bitchat offer a measure of…
A large-scale hacking exploit targeting JavaScript code with malware that raised alarms earlier this week has managed to steal only $1,043 in cryptocurrency, according to data from Arkham Intelligence.Cybersecurity researchers at Wiz published analysis of a “widespread” supply chain attack yesterday, writing in a blog post that bad actors used social engineering to gain control…
In brief New Center Stage camera adds smarter framing, 4K HDR, and dual capture across iPhone 17 models. iOS 26 brings on-device AI tools, including live translation, smart screenshots, and spam filters. Final Cut Camera 2.0 adds ProRes RAW, genlock, and Apple Log 2 to iPhone 17 Pro for pro video work. Apple’s new iPhone…
In brief Boston startup AlterEgo unveiled a wearable that lets users communicate silently with machines by decoding neuromuscular signals in the jaw and throat. The technology builds on a 2018 MIT Media Lab prototype that showed subvocal speech could be captured and translated with high accuracy. AlterEgo positions its non-invasive approach as a practical alternative…
Swathes of crypto users could be at risk of having their funds stolen following the discovery of compromised JavaScript code packages, Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet warned Monday.NPM is a prominent package manager for JavaScript, and Guillemet said on X that the entire programming language’s ecosystem could be vulnerable after a reputable developer’s account was compromised,…
In brief Porsche will unveil its 11 kW wireless charging system in Munich next week, the automaker said Thursday. Wireless charging will be offered in Europe from 2026, with global markets to follow. A floor pad transfers power to a receiver under the SUV; efficiency is ~90%, comparable to plug-in charging. Porsche will unveil its…
In brief Stripe and Paradigm are building a layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins and payments. Tempo is being built with major design partners like OpenAI, Shopify, and Visa. The blockchain will allow transaction fee payments in any stablecoin and have advanced privacy features. Tempo, a layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins and payments, was…
In brief Public code libraries are being poisoned with malware that is being downloaded via Ethereum smart contracts. Software security firm ReversingLabs identified a sophisticated network of malicious packages using this method with fake activity to give a sense of legitimacy. Binance chief security officer, Jimmy Su, told Decrypt in August that package poisoning like…
