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ForkLog 15 01.04.2024

Tether Completes Independent Security Audit

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, announced the successful completion of a System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type I audit. Tether Announces Completion of System Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audithttps://t.co/jIbrdx30wh — Tether (@Tether_to) April 1, 2024 SOC 2 is an independent audit, control, and reporting system developed by the AICPA. […]

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ForkLog 51 18.03.2024

Slerf Meme Coin Creator Accidentally Burns All Airdrop and LP Tokens

The developer of the Slerf project on the Solana blockchain announced that he accidentally burned all LP and airdrop tokens. Guys I fucked up. I burned the LP and the tokens that were set aside for the airdrop. Mint authority is already revoked so I can not mint them. There is nothing I can do […]

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ForkLog 15 15.03.2024

DemHack 8 Hackathon Announces Prize Fund for Internet Freedom Projects

From March 29 to 31, the online hackathon DemHack 8 will take place, focusing on censorship and new ways to access information. Russian-speaking IT specialists, data analysts, cybersecurity experts, designers and digital artists, internet activists, journalists, and researchers are invited to participate. The hackathon comprises three tracks: privacy, internet freedom, and internet research. Participants must […]

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ForkLog 24 08.03.2024

The Rise of AI Worms: Morris II and the Future of Cyber Threats

Researchers have tested the first AI computer virus. The Morris II worm identifies vulnerabilities in LLM operations, accessing data. No real attacks have occurred yet, but companies should prepare for them. Developers are increasingly considering the risks inherent in the field of artificial intelligence. One such risk is the emergence of neural network viruses capable […]

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ForkLog 9 20.02.2024

MetaMask Expands Security Alerts Across Multiple Networks

The MetaMask team, in collaboration with Blockaid, has made security alerts available by default across various networks.

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ForkLog 15 19.02.2024

North Korean Hackers Employ AI in Cyber Schemes, Reports Say

Hackers linked to North Korea are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to execute fraudulent schemes and hacks, according to the Financial Times. A South Korean intelligence representative told the publication that perpetrators from the neighboring country are using generative AI to deceive and compromise security personnel. In 2023, out of 1.62 million hacking attempts against […]

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ForkLog 74 14.02.2024

Duelbits Crypto Casino Loses $4.6 Million in Hack

On the night of February 14, hackers targeted the cryptocurrency casino Duelbits, extracting $4.6 million by compromising a private key, according to CertiK analysts. #CertiKSkynetAlert ? Last night @Duelbits was exploited and assets worth ~$4.6m were taken in a possible private key compromise (PKC). All assets were swapped for ETH which currently sits in EOA […]

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ForkLog 48 12.02.2024

Vitalik Buterin Offers Guidance on Detecting Deepfakes

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has penned an article addressing the growing issue of deepfakes and explored potential methods for their detection. Initially, he pointed out the shortcomings of the cryptographic method, often suggested by the community as a secure form of authentication. According to Buterin, there is always a risk of potential interception of public […]

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ForkLog 30 09.02.2024

Security Concerns Arise Over ERC-404 Tokens

ERC-404 tokens are gaining popularity, yet crypto developers have pointed out security risks associated with this experimental standard, which has not yet undergone an audit. How ERC-404 Works The standard is a hybrid implementation of ERC-20/ERC-721, where purchasing a coin also automatically generates an NFT in the wallet. It allows ownership of a fractional part […]

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ForkLog 25 09.02.2024

OpenAI Develops ‘ChatGPT for Devices’

OpenAI is developing a system of autonomous AI assistants. The startup’s annual revenue exceeded $2 billion. Google launched an enhanced paid version of Gemini Advanced. OpenAI is working on a system of autonomous AI assistants capable of managing a user’s device to perform specific tasks, according to sources cited by The Information. This initiative marks […]

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ForkLog 42 29.01.2024

CFTC Warns of AI-Driven Fraud

Fraudsters are leveraging artificial intelligence to deceive investors, with the popularity of social media and influencers facilitating the spread of false information, according to a warning from the Customer Education and Outreach Office of the CFTC. “Unfortunately, AI has become yet another tool for fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting investors,” the statement reads. According to the […]

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ForkLog 11 26.01.2024

Critical Vulnerability Found in Bitcoin ATMs by Researchers

Lamassu Industries has addressed a vulnerability in its Bitcoin ATMs that allowed attackers full control over the devices, reports Cointelegraph. Security researchers from IOActive attempted to hack ATMs produced by Lamassu. They were able to identify several serious issues. Hacked Bitcoin ATM. Data: IOActive. Günther Ollmann, the technical director of the analytics firm, stated that […]

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