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How Blockchain Can Mitigate Electoral Malpractices
For elections to be credible, they ought to be free and fair. Nevertheless, the voting process may be marred with malpractices, and this hinders transparency. Blockchain is being touted to avert electoral malpractices and voter fraud based on the distributed ledger technology (DLT) presented.
Two suspects have been arrested by the French police in connection with Platypus
French authorities apprehended two individuals in Platypus' $9.1 million exploit.
Twitter Hires Former Hacker Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko as Head of Security
Following the high-profile security breach witnessed in July this year, Twitter has hired former hacker Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko as its new head of security.
FTX Hack Suspect Reactivates Wallet
Blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain reported a significant movement in a crypto wallet associated with the historic FTX hack on September 30, 2023. The wallet, labeled 0x3e957, transferred 2,500 ETH (approx. $4.2 million) amidst the anticipation surrounding the launch of Ethereum-based ETFs in the U.S. This marks the first activity in the wallet since the hack, with the wallet still holding 12,500 ETH.
Hope Finance Scam Leaves Prospective DeFi Users Out of Pocket
Arbitrum-based algorithmic stablecoin startup Hope Finance loses $2 million to a smart contract attack.
Finland Tracks Monero in High-Profile Cybercrime Cas
Finnish authorities traced Monero transactions in the Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki trial, highlighting challenges in tracking privacy-focused digital currencies, a significant development in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime investigations.
2023 Call for Code Hackathon: AGNO, Phyto, and Synergy Squad Emerge as Winners
The 2023 Call for Code Hackathon, focusing on AI for sustainability, announced winners AGNO, Phyto, and Synergy Squad for their impactful solutions in agriculture and waste management.
Sentiment Recovers Stolen Funds with Bounty
Lending protocol Sentiment has recovered stolen funds from a recent hack by offering the hacker a $95,000 bounty. The hacker returned over $771,000 in Ether, and Sentiment also received an additional 51.75 ETH. The incident highlights the importance of companies taking bug bounties seriously.
Solana Announces Hyperdrive Hackathon
Solana, a blockchain platform, has launched Hyperdrive, an engineering and business competition allowing teams to transform ideas into operational projects within five weeks. The event, facilitated by Solana Hacker Houses in Bengaluru and Mumbai, has attracted over $600 million in venture funding.
Hackers Demand $1 Million in Bitcoin Ransom After Hacking Computer Systems of Insurance Firm
Israeli’s largest insurance company fell victim to hackers this week and must pay huge amounts of funds in cryptocurrency to regain access to its data.
Bitget U30 Hackathon Recognizes Budding AI and Blockchain Innovators
Bitget’s Under 30 Virtual Hackathon, a part of its Blockchain4Youth initiative, concluded on October 16, 2023, showcasing exemplary AI and blockchain innovations. With over 1,000 participating teams, winners were recognized across various categories, each receiving $10,000. The hackathon highlighted promising young talents, aligning with Bitget's aim of promoting blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption among the youth.
North Korean Hackers Breach JumpCloud, Signaling a Shift in Crypto-Heist Strategy
According to Reuters, JumpCloud, an American IT management company based in Louisville, Colorado, confirmed a system breach in late June 2023 by a North Korean government-backed hacking group .