Articles for tag: AI Agents, autonomous systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybercrime, DeepSource, security vulnerabilities, software development

April 27, 2025

DeepSource Unveils Autonomous AI Agents to Enhance Security Vulnerability Management in All-in-One Platform

Cybercrime is projected to cost a staggering $10.5 trillion by 2025, despite organizations’ efforts to enhance security. The challenge lies in securing complex infrastructures, particularly with cloud technologies. Recent research reveals that breaches can go undetected for an alarming 287 days. DeepSource, a Y Combinator startup, is tackling this issue by launching autonomous AI agents ...

April 15, 2025

Market News

Crypto

Cabinet Minister’s Social Media Hacked to Promote Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Linked to House of Commons Scandal

Hackers recently hijacked Labour MP Lucy Powell’s X social media account to promote a fake House of Commons cryptocurrency, dubbed the “$HOC” coin. Posts from her account claimed this “official crypto” was live and touted as a community-driven digital currency. Although the misleading posts were quickly deleted, this incident highlights the rising risk of cryptocurrency ...

April 2, 2025

Market News

Crypto

Orr Man Admits Guilt in Major Cryptojacking Operation: Details of the Case Revealed

A 44-year-old man from Orr, Minnesota, named Joshua Paul Armbrust, has pleaded guilty to computer fraud for running a “cryptojacking” scheme that cost his former employer, Digital River, over $45,000. While he was employed at the e-commerce company until February 2020, Armbrust continued to exploit their resources for personal gain until May 2021. He accessed ...

April 2, 2025

Market News

Crypto

Orr Man Admits Guilt in Major Cryptojacking Scheme, Facing Serious Legal Consequences

A man from northern Minnesota, Joshua Paul Armbrust, has pleaded guilty to computer fraud after engaging in a “cryptojacking” scheme that cost his former employer, Digital River, over $45,000. Although he resigned in February 2020, Armbrust continued to exploit the company’s computing resources to mine Ethereum without permission from December 2020 to May 2021. He ...

April 1, 2025

Market News

Crypto

Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Hacked in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Scheme: Protect Your Database from Cyber Threats

A new cybercrime campaign is targeting exposed PostgreSQL databases to install cryptocurrency miners, leading to over 1,500 compromised systems. Researchers from cloud security firm Wiz identified the threat actor, dubbed JINX-0126, which has adopted advanced evasion techniques to avoid detection. This includes using a unique file hash for each target and executing payloads in a ...

March 31, 2025

Market News

Crypto

Back to BTC: Darknet Markets Shift Following Monero’s Binance Delisting, Says Chainalysis Insights

Darknet markets are shifting back to using Bitcoin as their main cryptocurrency due to challenges with privacy coins like Monero. Eric Jardine from Chainalysis highlighted that as some major exchanges stopped supporting Monero, Bitcoin’s usage increased significantly. Previously, many darknet markets had favored Monero for its privacy features, but its removal from exchanges made it ...

March 24, 2025

Market News

Ai Agents

Microsoft Leverages AI Technology to Enhance Cybersecurity Against Hackers and Protect User Data Security

Microsoft has revealed an alarming rise in hacking attempts that are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with criminals using advanced techniques. The company reported tracking 30 billion phishing emails last year, a volume too vast for humans to manage. In response, Microsoft is launching 11 AI cybersecurity agents designed to detect suspicious emails, block hacking attempts, and ...

March 22, 2025

Market News

Crypto

Mokena Resident Recovers Over $100,000 Lost in Cryptocurrency Scam: Inspiring Story of Resilience and Financial Recovery

A resident of Mokena successfully recovered over $100,000 lost in a cryptocurrency scam, thanks to the efforts of a local police detective and Will County prosecutors. The investigation began in September 2024 after the victim reported losing more than $150,000 through an online job scam that promised commission-based remote work. The fraudsters instructed the victim ...

March 17, 2025

Market News

Crypto

Latest Insights on Bitcoin and Ethereum: Uncovering Trends and Innovations in Blockchain Technology

AI bots are advanced software that can learn and adapt to automate cyberattacks, especially in the cryptocurrency space. Unlike traditional hackers, these bots can quickly scan vast amounts of data, making attacks more efficient and harder to detect. They can send personalized phishing emails and exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts, leading to significant financial losses ...

March 15, 2025

Market News

Ai Agents

AI Agents Hijacked: How Cybercriminals Use Them for Phishing Attacks and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Recent advancements in AI technology, particularly with tools like OpenAI’s Operator, are raising concerns about the potential for cybercriminals to conduct sophisticated attacks with ease. Researchers at Symantec demonstrated that they could use this AI agent to send phishing emails by impersonating IT support staff, significantly lowering the effort and technical skills needed for such ...