The Feds Say These Are the Russian Hackers Who Attacked US Water Utilities

Plus: The FBI unlocks the Trump shooter’s phone, a security researcher gets legal threats for exposing hackable traffic lights, and more. Powered by...

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Former Finance VP Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $4 Million From Crypto Firm
Jul21

Former Finance VP Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $4 Million From Crypto Firm

Dylan Meissner, 31, of Westport, has pleaded guilty to fraud in Hartford federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Meissner, a former Vice President of Finance at a cryptocurrency research firm, admitted to stealing over $4 million from his employer. Starting in January 2022, Meissner secured a $170,000 loan in ethereum from his […] Powered by...

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Nigeria’s Self-Proclaimed Crypto Billionaire Released From Police Custody
Jul21

Nigeria’s Self-Proclaimed Crypto Billionaire Released From Police Custody

The recently detained Nigerian self-proclaimed cryptocurrency billionaire, Linus Williams, has been released on bail. According to a controversial Instagram celebrity, Verydarkman, the crypto billionaire begged for release but is expected to answer for his alleged crimes soon. Self-Proclaimed Billionaire Begged to Be Released Nigeria’s self-proclaimed cryptocurrency billionaire, Linus Williams, recently arrested on charges of fraud...

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AI and Metaverse Combo Could Create More Interactive, Personal Virtual Worlds, Says Tech Veteran
Jul21

AI and Metaverse Combo Could Create More Interactive, Personal Virtual Worlds, Says Tech Veteran

According to Paul Thomas, a seasoned technologist and founder at Somnia, artificial intelligence (AI), like the metaverse before it, is currently experiencing hype. This hype cycle will continue to be in vogue before eventually waning. Thomas argues that combining the metaverse with AI can potentially “make virtual environments interactive and personal.” AI Hype Cycle Expected […] Powered by...

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Nigeria Acts to Defend Naira After Currency Hits New Record Low
Jul21

Nigeria Acts to Defend Naira After Currency Hits New Record Low

The Central Bank of Nigeria recently sold U.S. dollars to Bureaux de Change (BDC) at a flat rate of NGN1,450 per greenback. The central bank stated that eligible BDCs can sell the dollars to end-users at a margin of no more than 1.5% above the purchase exchange rate. The Nigerian apex bank disclosed that it […] Powered by...

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