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Georgia considers investing state funds in Bitcoin through Senate Bill 178, amid rising cybercrime concerns

North Korean hackers steal $1.5 billion in ETH from crypto exchange Bybit through supply chain compromise

A recent case in New York where an Italian man was allegedly kidnapped and tortured for his bitcoin holdings has highlighted the increasing threat of ‘wrench attacks’ on wealthy cryptocurrency holders.

A recent incident in New York highlights the dangers of ‘wrench attacks,’ where thieves use violence to obtain cryptocurrency from individuals.

Cryptocurrency’s rise has brought significant opportunities for cybercriminals to scam people out of their money. Investigative firms like CNC Intelligence are using advanced technology to confront fraudsters.

Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals Report reveals the growing threat of AI-powered scams, with criminals using sophisticated technologies to steal billions. The tech giant blocked $4 billion in fraud attempts last year.

Microsoft’s Cyber Signals report shows AI is empowering cybercriminals, leading to more sophisticated e-commerce fraud, job scams, and tech support fraud.

Europol’s latest report highlights how artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies are enhancing the efficiency and reach of organized crime.

Experts warn that North Korean cybercriminals are exploiting AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, making it difficult to stop their illicit activities.

Microsoft has exposed a large-scale malvertising campaign distributing infostealers via illegal streaming sites, infecting over a million computers.