The FBI is issuing an alert over an ongoing ransomware campaign known as “Medusa” that’s hit hundreds of victims. Medusa is a type of malicious software first discovered in 2021 that encrypts its victims’ files before demanding a ransom in exchange for a decryption key. Medusa actors typically gain initial access through deceptive phishing emails […]
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Fake CAPTCHA pages tricked users into pasting malware-laced commands into Windows Run, launching stealth attacks that silently deployed infostealers undetected. Deceptive CAPTCHA Pages Deploy Stealth Malware Using Windows Run Exploit Cybersecurity analysts in New Jersey flagged an alarming malware scheme this week targeting government employees through fraudulent CAPTCHA challenges. The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications […]
New malware is attacking cryptocurrency users, stealing wallet credentials and financial data by bypassing Chrome’s encryption and monitoring clipboard activity to intercept and redirect transactions. New Malware Targets Crypto Users, Stealing Wallet Credentials and Financial Data A newly discovered remote access trojan (RAT) known as StilachiRAT is specifically targeting cryptocurrency users by stealing digital wallet […]
A Google Web3 specialist for the Asia Pacific region recently disclosed that the tech titan has allied with pivotal Bitcoin network contributors to “lower entry barriers.” Among proposed innovations, the expert revealed plans to integrate existing Google authentication protocols with bitcoin wallets, potentially bridging mainstream digital identities with decentralized asset management. Google Specialist Says Tech […]
According to insights gathered by Google Trends, interest in the search terms “bitcoin” and “bitcoin price” has diminished over the past month, and even more so in the last week. ‘Bitcoin’ and ‘Bitcoin Price’ Queries Slide Worldwide Google Trends data reveals that the worldwide inquiry for “bitcoin” during the last 30 days has fallen from […]
Google said that advertisers who want to promote crypto exchanges and software wallets in the United Kingdom must be registered with the FCA.
Google advertisements promoting digital asset exchanges and wallets in the United Kingdom must register with the country’s financial services regulator when a new Google policy update takes effect in January 2025.
The search engine company said that starting on Jan. 15, 2025, advertisers offering crypto exchange products and services in the UK will be allowed to advertise if they meet certain requirements.
For crypto exchanges and software wallets, Google said it would allow ads to promote these products if they are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Asset management giant BlackRock is reportedly promoting Bitcoin (BTC) as a part of a balanced portfolio. According to a new report by Bloomberg, BlackRock – which has over $10 trillion in assets under its management – released a new research paper saying that a 2% allocation of the top crypto asset by market cap in […]
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Google seeks to overturn Epic Games’ earlier court victory that would see the tech giant forced to open its app store to third-party marketplaces and payments.
Google asked a United States appeals court to toss a lower court’s ruling in Epic Games’ antitrust suit that would force it to allow third-party app stores and payment solutions through its Play Store marketplace.
The lower court decision would open Google’s app store and apps to other payment systems, including crypto-supporting ones.
Google argued in a 110-page filing to the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court on Nov. 27 that the California federal court decision would “directly undercut Google’s efforts to compete against Apple and the iPhone.”
“You are a drain on the earth. You are a blight on the landscape. You are a stain on the universe,” the AI chatbot told the student.
A student in the United States received a chilling response from Google’s artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini when he asked for help with an assignment for college.
The Michigan college student received the threatening response while conversing with Gemini about challenges and solutions for aging adults while researching data for a gerontology class.
The large language model chatbot provided balanced and informative responses to the questions posed by student Vidhay Reddy, until it took a twisted turn at the end when it responded:
Google faces a spiraling fine from Russia, surpassing two undecillion rubles and doubling weekly, with potential service blocks looming as tensions escalate. Google and the Unending Fine: How a 36-Digit Debt May Be Just the Start Tech giant Google now owes over two undecillion rubles to the Russian government, a 36-digit sum that doubles daily […]