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Last updated: 4/4/2026, 9:35:55 AM

Dark Reading

Black Hat USA

April 4, 2026 - 9:35 AM
CryptoPotato

Bitcoin Calms at $67K, Pi Network’s PI Token Finally Stabilizes: Weekend Watch

April 4, 2026 - 8:35 AM

HASH has lost the most value over the past 24 hours, while VET has re-entered the top 100 alts after a 9% increase....

CryptoPotato

What Does Charles Schwab’s New Crypto Offering Mean for Bitcoin?

April 4, 2026 - 8:20 AM

The platform is expected to launch in Q2 this year....

CryptoSlate

US frees up billions for banks while quietly admitting SVB’s core failure never went away

April 4, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Washington is in a generous mood with its banks. In March, federal regulators unveiled a sweeping overhaul of capital requirements (the financial cushions that banks must hold to absorb losses in hard...

Coindesk

Judge continues Nevada ban on Kalshi sports markets

April 4, 2026 - 7:04 AM

A state judge ruled that Kalshi's prediction markets offering sports bets were "indistinguishable" from gambling, and extended a temporary ban in Nevada....

CryptoPotato

XRP at $8 or $27 Next Year? We Asked 2 AIs to Assess and They Said, ‘It’s Not Impossible’

April 4, 2026 - 5:19 AM

Can XRP indeed stage a triple- or quadruple-digit surge in the following 12-15 months?...

Coindesk

Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means

April 4, 2026 - 2:30 AM

Google's quantum paper made headlines with that number. Here's what it means, what's actually at risk, and why 6.9 million bitcoin are more exposed than the rest....

DataBreaches.net

Questions raised after Cherry Creek students notified of data breach, lawsuit

April 3, 2026 - 10:18 PM

Abraham Jewett reports: The Cherry Creek School District sent a message to families recently after some students received a notice about a class action settlement over a 2024 data breach involving the...

DataBreaches.net

BakerHostetler’s 2026 report: Findings from 1,250 clients’ breach experiences in 2025

April 3, 2026 - 10:10 PM

BakerHostetler’s annual report, which shares their experiences as a law firm representing data breach clients, is always one of my favorite reads, and their 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report...

DataBreaches.net

European Commission investigates cyber attack on its websites; CERT-EU publishes recommendations

April 3, 2026 - 10:08 PM

Politico reported: The European Commission is investigating a cyber attack on its websites, with early findings suggesting that some data was taken, it said Friday. The EU executive said it discovered...

DataBreaches.net

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital notifies 257,073 after January data breach

April 3, 2026 - 10:08 PM

Chad van Alstin reports: A hospital in Texas revealed that it’s fallen victim to a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 257,000 patients to hackers. Nacogdoches Memorial Hosp...

DataBreaches.net

Apex recovers stolen personal data after about 22K impacted in cyberattack: Town

April 3, 2026 - 10:08 PM

When criminals store or host data on U.S. servers, victims may get lucky. This is one of those situations. Matthew Sockol reports that data from the town of Apex in North Carolina had been stolen in a...

DataBreaches.net

Italy’s data protection regulator fined Intesa Sanpaolo €31.8 million over insider data breach

April 3, 2026 - 10:07 PM

From the Garante’s press release, below, it sounds like the banking group experienced an insider-wrongdoing breach in which an employee improperly accessed  3,573 customer accounts over a period of tw...

DataBreaches.net

Toymaker Hasbro says it may take weeks to recover from cyberattack

April 3, 2026 - 10:07 PM

Zack Whittaker reports: American toy-making giant Hasbro has confirmed a cyberattack, and the company says it may take “several weeks” before the incident is resolved. The owner of properties includin...

DataBreaches.net

North Attleboro, Massachusetts, schools hit by suspected cyberattack

April 3, 2026 - 10:07 PM

DysruptionHub reports: North Attleboro Public Schools in Massachusetts said Wednesday it is responding to unauthorized activity on its network after what the superintendent described as a cybersecurit...

DataBreaches.net

Everything you need to know about the malware stealing data from Mac users

April 3, 2026 - 10:07 PM

Matt Binder reports that Mac users have a new malware threat to be on the watch out for. According to a new report by Malwarebytes, Infiniti Stealer is a new malware attack targeting Mac users that ut...

DataBreaches.net

$285 Million Drift Protocol Exploit Shows Signs of North Korea-Linked Hackers

April 3, 2026 - 10:06 PM

Abdelaziz Fathi reports: Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said the $285 million exploit of Solana-based Drift Protocol shows multiple indicators associated with North Korea’s state-sponsored hacking...

CryptoPotato

IMF Highlights Hidden Risks as Tokenization Eliminates Traditional Financial Buffers

April 3, 2026 - 9:27 PM

Without public infrastructure underpinning tokenized finance, the IMF warns it could amplify instability through several compounding forces....

Dark Reading

Inconsistent Privacy Labels Don't Tell Users What They Are Getting

April 3, 2026 - 9:05 PM

Data privacy labels are a great idea for mobile apps, but the current versions just aren't good enough....

Bleeping Computer

LinkedIn secretely scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data

April 3, 2026 - 8:40 PM

A new report dubbed "BrowserGate" warns that Microsoft's LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts on its website to scan visitors' browsers for installed extensions and collect device data. [...]...

CryptoSlate

Bitcoin’s safe haven story breaks as war shock revives $10,000 risk if oil hits $150 a barrel

April 3, 2026 - 7:25 PM

Bitcoin, once promoted by some investors as a hedge against geopolitical turmoil, is behaving like a liquidity-sensitive risk asset at a time when energy prices are climbing, and macro stress is sprea...

Coindesk

Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026

April 3, 2026 - 7:18 PM

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account....

CryptoPotato

Here’s What Researchers Are Doing to Protect Bitcoin From Quantum Threats

April 3, 2026 - 7:10 PM

Rather than requiring changes to Bitcoin's core rules, the approach lets users opt into quantum-resistant protection at the contract level....

Coindesk

Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC

April 3, 2026 - 7:02 PM

Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks....

Bleeping Computer

Hims & Hers warns of data breach after Zendesk support ticket breach

April 3, 2026 - 5:41 PM

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers Health is warning that it suffered a data breach after support tickets were stolen from a third-party customer service platform. [...]...

CryptoPotato

Algorand (ALGO) Jumps 18% Daily as Analysts Expect Further Gains Ahead

April 3, 2026 - 5:37 PM

The cryptocurrency has climbed to its highest level since late January....

The Hacker News

China-Linked TA416 Targets European Governments with PlugX and OAuth-Based Phishing

April 3, 2026 - 5:34 PM

A China-aligned threat actor has set its sights on European government and diplomatic organizations since mid-2025, following a two-year period of minimal targeting in the region. The campaign has bee...

Dark Reading

Apple Breaks Precedent, Patches DarkSword for iOS 18

April 3, 2026 - 5:08 PM

Even organizations with users unwilling or unable to adopt iOS 26 can now protect themselves from a severe mobile OS-cracking tool....

CryptoSlate

Circle under fire as $230M in stolen USDC flows unblocked days after freezing legitimate accounts

April 3, 2026 - 5:05 PM

Stablecoin issuer Circle is facing mounting scrutiny from blockchain researchers after millions of USD Coin (USDC) were stolen and flowed unimpeded through its proprietary bridge during the $285 milli...

Bleeping Computer

Die Linke German political party confirms data stolen by Qilin ransomware

April 3, 2026 - 4:36 PM

The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for an attack against Die Linke ('The Left'), forcing an IT systems outage at the political party, and threatening sensitive data leak. [...]...

Coindesk

What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out

April 3, 2026 - 4:32 PM

Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks....

CryptoPotato

Ethereum Price Prediction: Will ETH Dump Below $1.8K if $2K Support Is Lost?

April 3, 2026 - 4:18 PM

Ethereum continues to trade in a corrective environment. The price action reflects hesitation rather than clear directional intent. Despite multiple recovery attempts from the $1.8k demand zone, upsid...

CryptoPotato

Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Consolidation Continues but Bearish Sentiment Lingers

April 3, 2026 - 4:14 PM

XRP remains in a consolidative phase after holding the $1.20 support zone. This indicates mild stability, but the market is still facing downward pressure. The price is holding key support levels, yet...

The Hacker News

Microsoft Details Cookie-Controlled PHP Web Shells Persisting via Cron on Linux Servers

April 3, 2026 - 3:32 PM

Threat actors are increasingly using HTTP cookies as a control channel for PHP-based web shells on Linux servers and to achieve remote code execution, according to findings from the Microsoft Defender...

Dark Reading

Blast Radius of TeamPCP Attacks Expands Amid Hacker Infighting

April 3, 2026 - 3:11 PM

As organizations disclose breaches tied to TeamPCP's supply chain attacks, ShinyHunters and Lapsus$ are getting involved, taking credit, and creating a murky situation for enterprises....

CryptoSlate

CFTC sues 3 states in bid to redefine crypto prediction markets as federal products

April 3, 2026 - 3:05 PM

Washington has escalated its fight with states over prediction markets, launching lawsuits that could decide whether these platforms operate as national financial products or state-regulated gambling....

Cointelegraph - Security

Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk

April 3, 2026 - 3:00 PM

Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk. Live credentials, not just private keys, are now the main attack surface....

CryptoPotato

Bitcoin (BTC) Participation Hits Record Low: Where Did Retail Go?

April 3, 2026 - 2:46 PM

Small Bitcoin investors are disappearing, as retail inflows on Binance drop to their lowest levels since the platform launched....

CryptoPotato

Bitcoin Everlight: Understanding How to Earn Passively in 2026

April 3, 2026 - 2:10 PM

One hundred dollars: that’s how much people usually spend for a monthly streaming subscription bundle, less than a tank of gas in many places across the world, and now apparently just enough to start ...

Bleeping Computer

Evolution of Ransomware: Multi-Extortion Ransomware Attacks

April 3, 2026 - 2:05 PM

Multi-extortion ransomware relies on stolen data to pressure victims with public leaks. Penta Security explains how its D.AMO platform keeps exfiltrated files encrypted and useless to attackers. [...]...

CryptoSlate

SpaceX IPO would eclipse Tesla in market value while holding less Bitcoin — challenging the idea of a Bitcoin proxy

April 3, 2026 - 1:35 PM

SpaceX is moving toward a public listing that could redefine how Bitcoin shows up in equity markets. The scale of the IPO matters more than the size of its holdings. SpaceX has reportedly filed confid...

Dark Reading

Picking Up 'Skull Vibrations'? Could Be XR Headset Authentication

April 3, 2026 - 1:30 PM

"Skull vibration harmonics generated by vital signs" can be used to sign in to VR, AR, and MR headsets, according to emerging research....

CryptoPotato

Bitcoin Price Dips, Oil Soars to Local Peaks as Trump Vows to Open Strait of Hormuz: Weekly Recap

April 3, 2026 - 1:26 PM

Oil prices rocketed to multi-week peaks as the war in the Middle East is nowhere near a decisive conclusion....

Cointelegraph - Security

Here’s what happened in crypto today

April 3, 2026 - 1:19 PM

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation....

Coindesk

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise

April 3, 2026 - 1:18 PM

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%....

Dark Reading

Claude Source Code Leak Highlights Big Supply Chain Missteps

April 3, 2026 - 1:00 PM

Or, why the software supply chain should be treated as critical infrastructure with guardrails built in at every layer....

Dark Reading

Chainguard Unveils Factory 2.0 to Automate Hardening the Software Supply Chain

April 3, 2026 - 12:57 PM

The rebuilt Chainguard platform adds deeper security designed to continuously reconcile open source artifacts across containers, libraries, agent skills, and GitHub Actions....

Coindesk

U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added

April 3, 2026 - 12:33 PM

Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report....

CryptoSlate

Cardano Foundation shifts away from ADA as Bitcoin and cash take larger share of reserves

April 3, 2026 - 12:05 PM

The Cardano Foundation is becoming less dependent on ADA. Its latest report shows Bitcoin and cash now account for a much larger share of reserves after a year of sharp price divergence. That shift ch...

CryptoPotato

Ripple and Cardano Whales Woke up, Binance Unveiled Important Updates: Bits Recap April 3

April 3, 2026 - 11:53 AM

Here's everything most interesting related to XRP, ADA, and Binance....

Dark Reading

CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM Can Now Ingest Microsoft Defender Telemetry

April 3, 2026 - 11:53 AM

Once CrowdStrike's nemesis, Microsoft is now a collaborator. A shared interest in Formula 1 helped thaw the years-long fierce rivalry....

Coindesk

Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target

April 3, 2026 - 11:38 AM

The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position....

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft still working to fix Exchange Online mailbox access issues

April 3, 2026 - 11:25 AM

Microsoft is investigating and working to resolve Exchange Online mailbox access issues that have intermittently affected Outlook mobile and macOS users for weeks. [...]...

Coindesk

Crypto snoozes into Good Friday as oil and macro stir: Crypto Daybook Americas

April 3, 2026 - 11:15 AM

Your day-ahead look for April 3, 2026...

The Hacker News

Why Third-Party Risk Is the Biggest Gap in Your Clients' Security Posture

April 3, 2026 - 11:00 AM

The next major breach hitting your clients probably won't come from inside their walls. It'll come through a vendor they trust, a SaaS tool their finance team signed up for, or a subcontractor nobody ...

CryptoSlate

Washington has started selecting which crypto firms control custody at a national level

April 3, 2026 - 10:45 AM

On Apr. 2, Coinbase received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust charter. Coinbase joined a cluster of at least eight firms that the OCC has mo...

Coindesk

Crypto consolidates as volatility cools and futures markets tilt bearish

April 3, 2026 - 10:31 AM

Bitcoin holds a tight range as altcoins rally on low liquidity, but derivatives data and options skew suggest traders are bracing for downside....

CryptoPotato

XRP Transactions Hit Lowest Levels Since Mid-2025: Here’s What It Means for Ripple

April 3, 2026 - 10:25 AM

A steep decline in XRP activity on Binance pointed to a fading short-term interest....

CryptoPotato

Pi Network Issues Key Clarifications, But PI Price Keeps Falling

April 3, 2026 - 9:42 AM

The PI token dipped below $0.17 earlier today to a multi-week low....

Coindesk

Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats

April 3, 2026 - 9:22 AM

Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology....

The Hacker News

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

April 3, 2026 - 9:10 AM

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile...

Bleeping Computer

Man admits to locking thousands of Windows devices in extortion plot

April 3, 2026 - 9:04 AM

A former core infrastructure engineer has pleaded guilty to locking Windows admins out of 254 servers as part of a failed extortion plot targeting his employer, an industrial company headquartered in ...

CryptoPotato

Toobit Offers 30% APR on USDC, Leading High-Yield Opportunities

April 3, 2026 - 9:00 AM

Toobit is a popular, award-winning cryptocurrency exchange with an international presence. Just recently, the venue announced a new high-yield opportunity window for USDC – the second-largest stableco...

CryptoSlate

Bitcoin is the financial Easter Bunny this weekend as markets close Friday amid critical jobs report

April 3, 2026 - 8:50 AM

Bitcoin becomes the live market over Easter as oil shocks hit and traditional finance goes dark The Bitcoin market now has three trading days where it will act as the live venue for geopolitical risk ...

CryptoPotato

Crypto Price Analysis Apr-03: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE

April 3, 2026 - 8:46 AM

This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum has been flat this week, and the price managed to hold above $2,000, which c...

The Hacker News

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

April 3, 2026 - 8:35 AM

Solana-based decentralized exchange Drift has confirmed that attackers drained about $285 million from the platform during a security incident that took place on April 1, 2026. "Earlier today, a malic...

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft now force upgrades unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs

April 3, 2026 - 7:55 AM

Starting this week, Microsoft has begun force-upgrading unmanaged devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions to Windows 11 25H2. [...]...

CryptoPotato

Bitcoin’s Worst-Case Scenario: Analysts Warn of 25–80% Crash

April 3, 2026 - 7:44 AM

According to analysts, BTC could drop to $10,000 in case of a complete blockage of the Strait of Hormuz or a full regional war....

Bleeping Computer

CERT-EU: European Commission hack exposes data of 30 EU entities

April 3, 2026 - 6:33 AM

The European Union's Cybersecurity Service (CERT-EU) has attributed the European Commission cloud hack to the TeamPCP threat group, saying the resulting breach exposed the data of at least 29 other Un...

CryptoPotato

Will Crypto Markets React to $1.8B Bitcoin Options Expiring Today?

April 3, 2026 - 4:40 AM

The end of the week is here again, which means another batch of crypto options contracts is expiring as spot markets continue to retreat again....

Coindesk

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

April 3, 2026 - 4:15 AM

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens....

Coindesk

Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG

April 3, 2026 - 12:28 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor....

Coindesk

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week

April 2, 2026 - 10:12 PM

Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week....

CryptoPotato

ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Being ‘Asleep’ as Drift Hack Funds Moved Freely

April 2, 2026 - 9:23 PM

ZachXBT called Circle "asleep" as stolen USDC flowed from Solana to Ethereum during the multi-hour Drift Protocol exploit window....

Dark Reading

Geopolitics, AI, and Cybersecurity: Insights From RSAC 2026

April 2, 2026 - 9:14 PM

AI-driven threats, global leadership shifts, and the future of cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving landscape were among the discussions at RSAC 2026 Conference....

CryptoSlate

XRP’s longest slump in a decade collides with Ripple’s $13 trillion institutional push

April 2, 2026 - 8:35 PM

XRP is in its deepest losing streak in more than a decade, even as Ripple aggressively expands into corporate finance and institutional infrastructure. The disconnect is forcing a key market question:...

Bleeping Computer

Claude Code leak used to push infostealer malware on GitHub

April 2, 2026 - 8:30 PM

Threat actors are exploiting the recent Claude Code source code leak by using fake GitHub repositories to deliver Vidar information-stealing malware. [...]...

Dark Reading

Not Toying Around: Hasbro Attack May Take 'Weeks' to Remediate

April 2, 2026 - 8:28 PM

The company's 8-K filing notes "unauthorized access" and that it has activated business continuity plans and taken some systems offline....

CryptoPotato

Why Team Identity Checks Are Becoming the Baseline Before Any New Crypto Investment

April 2, 2026 - 7:47 PM

The age of anonymous founders in the crypto space is fading fast as investors are no longer impressed by flashy slogans or vague promises of “going to the moon.” Instead, they want to know who’s actua...

CryptoPotato

Three Macro Signals Align for Altcoins: But Is It Alt Season?

April 2, 2026 - 7:35 PM

The ISM Manufacturing PMI has cleared 52 for 3 straight months, but a genuine alt season requires it to push past 55....

The Hacker News

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

April 2, 2026 - 7:30 PM

A large-scale credential harvesting operation has been observed exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability as an initial infection vector to steal database credentials, SSH private keys, Amazon Web Serv...

Dark Reading

Security Bosses Are All-In on AI. Here's Why

April 2, 2026 - 7:12 PM

CISOs are bullish on AI and have big plans to roll out future tools. We talk to Reddit CISO Frederick Lee and leading analyst Dave Gruber about how AI is working out in the real world, as well as its ...

Bleeping Computer

Drift loses $280 million as North Korean hackers seize Security Council powers

April 2, 2026 - 7:03 PM

The Drift Protocol lost at least $280 million after a threat actor took control of its Security Council administrative powers in a planned, sophisticated operation. [...]...

Coindesk

Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000

April 2, 2026 - 6:27 PM

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump....

CryptoSlate

Sanctions risk is forcing a rethink of reserve safety — and Bitcoin is now in the debate

April 2, 2026 - 6:05 PM

A new sovereign-reserve argument is gaining traction: an asset does not truly function as a reserve if it cannot be accessed during a crisis. That shift is pushing Bitcoin into policy debate not as a ...

CryptoPotato

Bitcoin Net Realized Losses Worsen 60% Weekly to -$410M

April 2, 2026 - 5:44 PM

A recovery signal will require STH SOPR to return above 1.0 and Net Realized P/L to simultaneously turn positive....

CryptoPotato

Beyond the Term Sheet: What Founders Should Expect from Crypto Venture Funds in 2026

April 2, 2026 - 4:51 PM

Raising capital is often treated as the finish line. The 2026 reality is that, for crypto teams, it is the starting point. Funding matters, of course, as it gives a project the resources to hire, buil...

CryptoPotato

Dogecoin (DOGE) Could be on the Verge of a Huge Move: Crash or Rally Comes Next?

April 2, 2026 - 4:48 PM

"If history rhymes, DOGE could be gearing up for a massive breakout," one analyst stated....

CryptoPotato

Coinbase Secures Conditional Approval for US National Trust Charter

April 2, 2026 - 4:29 PM

Coinbase has managed to obtain a conditional approval for a US national trust charter....

Coindesk

CFTC sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut over states' sports prediction market efforts

April 2, 2026 - 4:24 PM

The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps, which include prediction markets....

Coindesk

Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push

April 2, 2026 - 4:18 PM

Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review....

CryptoPotato

Ethereum Derivatives Flooded With $1B in Sells as Markets React to Trump

April 2, 2026 - 4:05 PM

Over $968 million of ETH sell orders hit Binance alone as Trump's remarks sparked volatility....

Dark Reading

RSAC 2026: AI Dominates, But Community Remains Key to Security

April 2, 2026 - 3:56 PM

As AI took center stage at this year's conference, experts debated automation, oversight and the evolving role of human intelligence in cybersecurity — despite the US government's notable absence....

Coindesk

Elon Musk's X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners

April 2, 2026 - 3:28 PM

The move comes in response to a wave of phishing attacks using fake copyright emails and is the latest in an attempt to shut down crypto-linked scams on the platform....

Bleeping Computer

Residential proxies evaded IP reputation checks in 78% of 4B sessions

April 2, 2026 - 3:21 PM

Researchers warn that residential proxies used to route malicious traffic are a big problem for IP reputation systems, as there is no clear distinction between attackers and legitimate users. [...]...

The Hacker News

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

April 2, 2026 - 3:21 PM

Cisco has released updates to address a critical security flaw in the Integrated Management Controller (IMC) that, if successfully exploited, could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass ...

Coindesk

How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift

April 2, 2026 - 3:08 PM

The exploit did not involve a bug in Drift's code. It used "durable nonces," a legitimate Solana transaction feature, to pre-sign administrative transfers weeks before executing them, bypassing the pr...

Coindesk

Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route

April 2, 2026 - 3:08 PM

In the middle of a surge higher following President Trump's overnight comments, the price of WTI crude oil quickly fell nearly $6 per barrel on the news....

Coindesk

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto custody’s evolution

April 2, 2026 - 3:00 PM

Beyond simple storage, the next era of institutional crypto will be defined by the real-time connectivity and mobility of digital assets across a fragmented market....

Coindesk

North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic

April 2, 2026 - 2:50 PM

The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked operations....

CryptoPotato

Wall Street Just Gave Ripple (XRP) a Big Vote of Confidence: What the New BBB Rating Really Means

April 2, 2026 - 2:45 PM

KBRA noted that a key factor behind the strong rating is Ripple's solid financial backing....

CryptoPotato

Bitcoin Price Analysis: What’s Next for BTC After Tanking to $66K?

April 2, 2026 - 2:27 PM

BTC has entered a phase of consolidation after a sharp decline from January highs near $100k. The price action shows that BTC has been respecting a broad ascending channel. The primary current support...

Bleeping Computer

Adversaries Exploit Vacant Homes to Intercept Mail in Hybrid Cybercrime

April 2, 2026 - 2:01 PM

Threat actors are exploiting vacant homes as "drop addresses" to intercept mail and enable fraud. Flare shows how postal services and fake identities are abused to turn mail into a fraud vector. [...]...

Coindesk

Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale

April 2, 2026 - 1:57 PM

The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up the next leg higher....

Coindesk

The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor

April 2, 2026 - 1:34 PM

Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience....

Bleeping Computer

New Progress ShareFile flaws can be chained in pre-auth RCE attacks

April 2, 2026 - 1:33 PM

Two vulnerabilities in Progress ShareFile, an enterprise-grade secure file transfer solution, can be chained to enable unauthenticated file exfiltration from affected environments. [...]...

Bleeping Computer

Medtech giant Stryker fully operational after data-wiping attack

April 2, 2026 - 1:28 PM

Stryker Corporation, one of the world's leading medical technology companies, says it's fully operational three weeks after many of its systems were wiped out in a cyberattack claimed by the Iranian-l...

CryptoPotato

Pi Network (PI) News Today: April 2

April 2, 2026 - 1:14 PM

Here are the latest and most important developments surrounding Pi Network's ecosystem....

Coindesk

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 4.5% as all constituents trade lower

April 2, 2026 - 1:11 PM

Uniswap (UNI) declined 7.7% and Solana (SOL) dropped 6.9%, leading the index lower....

CryptoPotato

BTCC Exchange Named Official Regional Partner of the Argentine National Team

April 2, 2026 - 1:06 PM

[PRESS RELEASE – LODZ, Poland, April 2nd, 2026] BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, today announced its official partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) as the...

Dark Reading

Bank Trojan 'Casbaneiro' Worms Through Latin America

April 2, 2026 - 1:00 PM

Augmented Marauder's multipronged banking-Trojan cyber campaigns are targeting Spanish speakers, evading detection, and replicating rapidly....

CryptoPotato

PEPE Chart Flashes Buy Signal: 50% Breakout in the Making?

April 2, 2026 - 12:49 PM

Is PEPE ready to reach a two-month high?...

The Hacker News

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

April 2, 2026 - 12:45 PM

The latest ThreatsDay Bulletin is basically a cheat sheet for everything breaking on the internet right now. No corporate fluff or boring lectures here, just a quick and honest look at the messy reali...

The Hacker News

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

April 2, 2026 - 11:42 AM

A financially motivated operation codenamed REF1695 has been observed leveraging fake installers to deploy remote access trojans (RATs) and cryptocurrency miners since November 2023. "Beyond cryptomin...

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The State of Trusted Open Source Report

April 2, 2026 - 11:30 AM

In December 2025, we shared the first-ever The State of Trusted Open Source report, featuring insights from our product data and customer base on open source consumption across our catalog of containe...

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Metaplanet Buys 5,075 BTC for $405M to Become 3rd Largest Corporate Treasury

April 2, 2026 - 11:11 AM

Metaplanet's climb to third place was partly handed to it by MARA, which sold 15K BTC in March, cutting its holdings to 38,689....

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Critical Cisco IMC auth bypass gives attackers Admin access

April 2, 2026 - 11:01 AM

Cisco has patched several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, including an Integrated Management Controller (IMC) authentication bypass that enables attackers to gain Admin access. [...]...

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WhatsApp Alerts 200 Users After Fake iOS App Installed Spyware; Italian Firm Faces Action

April 2, 2026 - 9:51 AM

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp said it alerted about 200 users who were tricked into installing a bogus version of its iOS app that was infected with spyware. According to reports from Italian...

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XRP Surpasses BNB Amid Altcoin Crash, BTC Price Dropped by $3K: Market Watch

April 2, 2026 - 8:27 AM

The total crypto market cap dumped by approximately $100 billion from top to bottom....

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Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit

April 2, 2026 - 7:09 AM

Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as DarkSword. ...