Tagged: security

February 17, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has indicated that in the advancing ecosystem of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), enterprises face significant obstacles in integrating real-world data with on-chain operations, while the broader crypto ecosystem grapples with sophisticated threats amplified by artificial intelligence. CertiK also pointed out that recent… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Agentic AI systems are shifting from experimental prototypes to everyday tools that handle tasks like scheduling, data scraping, and even financial transactions. However, this advancement brings significant vulnerabilities, as highlighted in a recent analysis by Ledger‘s Chief Technology Officer, Charles Guillemet. These autonomous agents, designed… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 12:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) and Equifax (NYSE: EFX) have announced an enhanced partnership aimed at helping individuals navigate their financial and digital worlds with greater security and insight. This collaboration, revealed on February 4, 2026, builds on existing ties to integrate data and technology, providing… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a proactive move to bolster cryptocurrency wallet security, Ledger has announced the implementation of stricter rules for BIP32 derivation paths in its Bitcoin application and related variants, such as those for Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash. This update focuses on enforcing hardened prefixes, creating a… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 8:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the creation of a specialized Post-Quantum (PQ) security team, signaling a heightened focus on protecting the network from emerging quantum computing risks. This initiative, revealed by EF researcher Justin Drake, represents a pivot from exploratory studies to hands-on engineering efforts…. Read More

January 24, 2026 @ 2:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research‘s latest report, extensively covering fraud tactics and security tech developments, released this month, offers a pragmatic assessment for industry leaders. Authored by Analyst Thomas Wilson, the study cuts through the noise by evaluating 15 key technologies using a proprietary framework that distinguishes high-performing… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Project Eleven, a provider of post-quantum security and migration for digital assets, announced a $20 million Series A funding round. It was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Fin Capital, Variant, Quantonation, Nebular, Formation, Lattice Fund, Satstreet Ventures, Nascent… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 1:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2026 kicks off, French cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider Ledger is once again in the spotlight for a security mishap. On January 4, the company revealed that a cyber intrusion at its e-commerce collaborator, Global-e, potentially leaked personal details from some customer purchases. Ledger was… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, the blockchain industry navigated a turbulent landscape marked by sophisticated cyber threats, regulatory advancements, and substantial financial losses. SlowMist‘s annual report highlights a year of professionalized attacks and maturing anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, underscoring the need for adequate security measures amid technological advancements…. Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has released the Hack3D: The Skynet Web3 Security Report for 2025, a data-driven examination of Web3 security trends, key vulnerabilities, as well as threat intelligence across the Web3 space. CertiK’s Skynet Hack3D reports offer deep dives into the different exploits and major trends that… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Flow blockchain is set to resume operations following a key decision by its validators to revert the network’s transaction ledger to a state before a major security breach late Friday, which resulted in the theft of approximately $3.9 million. However, this move to unwind… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant new development in the fight against growing incidents of cybercrime, Indian authorities have now apprehended a former customer support representative linked to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The arrest reportedly took place in Hyderabad and stems from a major security incident at the exchange that was… Read More

December 25, 2025 @ 9:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has officially acknowledged a recent security incident that impacted a limited number of user accounts, attributing the problem to a vulnerability in an external authentication service. Complaints emerged on platforms like X and Reddit in recent days, with users… Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 1:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that protects business online, announced a collaboration with Visa (NYSE: V) to bring identity, user recognition, and security controls to the world of agentic commerce. Via its integration of Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol with… Read More

December 18, 2025 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be one the largest companies in the digital asset industry, announced the launch of PearPass, which is described as a peer-to-peer password manager that keeps credentials “securely on the user’s own device, never in the cloud.” With billions of login credentials… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs, the blockchain intelligence platform, announced a partnership with Sphinx, a key player focused on AI agents for financial crime detection and compliance operations. Together, the two firms will now aim to bring next-generation automation and intelligence to compliance teams facing operational pressure. According… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 2:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that with more than $2.17 billion reportedly stolen from crypto services in the first half of 2025, protecting decentralized finance or DeFi and web3 protocols from hackers, operational faults, governance attacks, and financial exploits has become more urgent. This requires investment in more… Read More

December 11, 2025 @ 7:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tempo, a payment-focused L1, is now supported by Blockaid to provide security across its network. By supporting the chain, Blockaid explains in a blog post that it helps create a “safer” environment for payment processors, stablecoin issuers, and other partners building on Tempo’s ecosystem. Blockaid… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Financial Protection Satisfaction Study, 23% of bank customers and 29% of credit card customers have not taken any security measures, such as reviewing their accounts, updating passwords or adding multi-factor authentication to their accounts in the past 90… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockdaemon has expanded its support for the Canton Network with full Canton Coin integration in the Blockdaemon Institutional Vault, delivering so-called “institutional-grade” wallet capabilities to one of the networks for regulated finance. As noted in a blog post, Blockdaemon is pleased to provide complete support… Read More