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“Essential Information for School Leaders on Organized Cybercrime”

As technology continues to advance, so do the methods of organized cybercrime. School leaders must be aware of the potential threats and take necessary precautions to protect their institutions and students. Here is some essential information for school leaders on organized cybercrime.What is organized cybercrime?Organized cybercrime refers to criminal activities that are conducted through the use of technology. These activities can range from stealing personal information to hacking into computer systems. Organized cybercrime is typically carried out by groups of individuals who work together to achieve their goals.What are the

Euler Finance Suffers Security Breach as 100 ETH Transferred to North Korean Address

The cryptocurrency world was recently rocked by news that Euler Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, suffered a security breach that resulted in the transfer of 100 ETH to a North Korean address. This incident has raised serious concerns about the security of DeFi protocols and the potential for malicious actors to exploit them.The breach occurred on May 5th when an unknown hacker exploited a vulnerability in Euler’s smart contract code. The hacker was able to transfer 100 ETH from Euler’s treasury to a North Korean address. The incident was

“Winter Vivern APT Resurfaces After Two-Year Absence”.

Cybersecurity experts have recently reported that the Winter Vivern APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) has resurfaced after a two-year absence. The Winter Vivern APT is a malicious cyber threat that has been used by hackers to gain access to sensitive data and networks. This type of attack is known as an Advanced Persistent Threat because it is designed to remain undetected for long periods of time, allowing the hacker to gain access to data without being detected. The Winter Vivern APT was first identified in 2017, when it was used to

TransUnion Reports Increase in Fraud Attempts

The world of finance is constantly evolving, and with it comes new threats to consumer safety. According to a recent report from TransUnion, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, fraud attempts have increased significantly in recent months. This is a concerning trend, as it means that consumers are at risk of having their personal information stolen and used for malicious purposes. TransUnion's report found that fraud attempts have risen by more than 25% since the start of the year. This is a particularly alarming statistic, as it means

FBI Reports Record-Breaking $10.3 Billion in Online Scam Losses by Americans in 2022

The FBI recently reported that Americans lost a record-breaking $10.3 billion in online scams in 2022. This is a staggering amount of money and a huge increase from the $3.5 billion reported in 2021. This alarming trend is indicative of the growing sophistication of online scammers and the need for increased vigilance when using the internet.The FBI has identified a variety of scams that are responsible for the majority of these losses. The most common type of scam is phishing, which involves sending fraudulent emails or messages that appear to

FBI Reports Record $10.3 Billion in Losses to Online Scams in 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a report that revealed a record-breaking $10.3 billion in losses to online scams in 2022. This is the highest amount of losses ever reported in a single year. The report found that the majority of losses were due to business email compromise (BEC) scams, which involve impersonating a company executive and sending fraudulent emails to employees requesting wire transfers. BEC scams accounted for $3.1 billion in losses, up from $1.8 billion in 2021.Other common scams included romance scams, where scammers pretend to

Poolz Finance Smart Contract Hacked on Binance Smart Chain and Polygon, Resulting in Loss of US$390,000

On May 11th, 2021, a major security breach occurred on the Binance Smart Chain and Polygon networks, resulting in the loss of US$390,000 worth of cryptocurrency. The hack targeted the Poolz Finance smart contract, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that allows users to earn rewards by providing liquidity to the platform. The hacker was able to exploit a vulnerability in the smart contract code, allowing them to withdraw funds from the platform without authorization.The Poolz Finance team was quick to respond to the incident, releasing an official statement on their

WestJet Passenger Stuck in Airport Hallway for Two Hours Documented on TikTok

Recently, a WestJet passenger was stuck in an airport hallway for two hours and documented the experience on TikTok. This incident has raised questions about the safety and security of air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The passenger, who was travelling from Toronto to Calgary, was stuck in the hallway between the international and domestic terminals of Toronto Pearson International Airport. She documented her experience on TikTok, showing how she was not allowed to enter the domestic terminal and had to wait in the hallway for two hours. The incident

Silvergate Shutdown and SVB Bank Run: What Web3 Startups Can Learn About Banking

The recent news of Silvergate Bank shutting down accounts of several web3 startups has sent shockwaves throughout the startup community. The move was seen as a sign of the banking industry’s lack of understanding of the new technology and its implications. This is especially concerning for web3 startups, who rely on banking services to operate their businesses. The shutdown was triggered by a bank run on SVB Bank, a major banking partner for web3 startups. SVB Bank had been providing services to many of these startups, but when news of

Yonkers Fire Caused by Heating Lamp Used to Grow Marijuana Plants, Police Say

On December 4th, a fire broke out in Yonkers, New York that caused extensive damage to a two-story home. According to the Yonkers Fire Department, the cause of the fire was a heating lamp that was being used to grow marijuana plants. The fire started in the basement of the home, where the marijuana plants were being grown. The heating lamp was too close to the plants and ignited the fire. The flames quickly spread throughout the basement and up to the first floor of the home. Firefighters responded quickly

Generative AI Increases Difficulty of Detecting Scientific Fraud

In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular in the scientific community. AI has been used to automate processes, analyze data, and even generate new ideas and theories. However, with the rise of generative AI, the detection of scientific fraud has become more difficult. Generative AI is a type of AI that is capable of creating new data from existing data. This means that it can generate new ideas, theories, and even entire research papers from existing data. This has made it easier for researchers