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ForkLog 196 28.08.2025

Binance Introduces Customizable Two-Factor Authentication

The crypto exchange Binance has introduced a customizable two-factor authentication feature and provided recommendations on using passkeys to secure accounts.

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ForkLog 75 01.08.2025

PeckShield Reports $142 Million in Crypto Losses from Hacks in July

In July, the cryptocurrency industry suffered losses amounting to $142 million due to 17 hacking incidents. This marks a 27% increase from June, when losses were reported at $111 million, according to PeckShield. #PeckShieldAlert In July 2025, ~17 major crypto hacks were recorded, resulting in total losses of $142M—a 27.2% increase (from $111.6M in June). […]

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ForkLog 90 30.07.2025

Flaw in Gemini Interface Allowed Execution of Malicious Code

Cybersecurity service Tracebit identified a critical vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI. This flaw permits the stealthy execution of malicious commands when a user views suspicious code through the neural network. Google Gemini CLI is a command line interface tool that enables developers to interact with Google’s Gemini AI model directly from the terminal. It allows […]

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ForkLog 40 16.07.2025

BigONE Exchange Hacked for $27 Million

The cryptocurrency exchange BigONE has fallen victim to an attack, resulting in the loss of crypto assets worth over $27 million, according to experts from SlowMist. 🚨SlowMist TI Alert🚨 The exchange @BigONEexchange was exploited due to a supply chain attack and loss exceeds $27 million. The production network was compromised, and the operating logic of […]

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ForkLog 54 10.07.2025

“Attacks have become more complex, attacks have become more deliberate”

What new security challenges did crypto projects face in the first half of 2025, and how should not only professionals but ordinary users respond? Read our interview with Grigory Osipov, director of investigations at Shard, first published in the July issue of FLMonthly. ForkLog: As a cybersecurity specialist, did your workload increase in 2025? Grigory: […]

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ForkLog 94 09.07.2025

Tether Discloses $8 Billion Gold Reserve and Invests in Crystal Intelligence

Tether holds $8 billion worth of gold in its own vault in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg. The firm has also invested in the analytics company Crystal Intelligence to combat illegal USDT transactions. In an interview with the publication, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that the company directly owns nearly 80 tonnes of gold. This positions […]

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ForkLog 37 08.07.2025

DeepSeek Prompts OpenAI to Bolster Corporate Security

OpenAI has revamped its security system to safeguard intellectual property against corporate espionage amid concerns over theft by Chinese competitors, reports the Financial Times, citing sources. In recent months, the company has implemented stricter measures to control confidential information and intensified employee screening. The initiative gained momentum following the release of a competing model by […]

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ForkLog 164 26.06.2025

Study: AI countenanced a hypothetical human death to preserve its own ‘survival’

In simulated scenarios, artificial intelligence resorted to blackmail, disclosed confidential data to third parties and allowed a person to die to preserve its own “life” and achieve assigned goals. That was the conclusion reached by Anthropic researchers. The AI startup tested 16 large language models (LLMs) from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Meta, xAI and other developers […]

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ForkLog 52 25.06.2025

AI Tool Surpasses White Hat Hackers in Vulnerability Detection

The AI tool Xbow, developed by the eponymous company, has topped the leaderboard of white hat hackers who have identified and reported the most software vulnerabilities in major companies. Top 10 white hat hackers according to HackerOne. Data: HackerOne. HackerOne offers a platform where firms can test their software and offer rewards for bug discovery. […]

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ForkLog 98 11.06.2025

Researchers Identify Key Threats to Ethereum Ecosystem

The Ethereum Foundation team has released the inaugural report under the Trillion Dollar Security initiative. Researchers have pinpointed six critical areas requiring substantial improvements to ensure the network’s future security. 0. Last month we announced the Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) initiative: an ecosystem-wide effort to upgrade Ethereum’s security. Today we’re releasing the first 1TS report: […]

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ForkLog 37 09.06.2025

How stablecoins are squeezing traditional banks—Gem Wallet explains

The market capitalisation of stablecoins in early June 2025 surpassed $250 billion. The segment leader is Tether (USDT), with capitalisation above $153 billion, followed by Circle’s USDC at $61 billion. Stablecoins have evolved from a niche tool for crypto traders into a fully fledged alternative to traditional banking. Together with the open-source wallet team at […]

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ForkLog 168 09.06.2025

Bitcoin Family Secures Crypto Keys Across Four Continents

Didi Taihuttu, known as the head of the “Bitcoin Family,” has radically changed his approach to asset storage due to a surge in offline crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders, reports CNBC. The Taihuttu family gained fame in 2017 when they sold all their possessions and invested in Bitcoin. Over the past eight months, they have abandoned […]

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