Cybercriminals seek to extort Fred Hutch patient for about $2M
”Your data has been stolen and will soon be sold to various data brokers and black markets to be used in fraud and other criminals,” the alleged attackers say in an email sent directly to a patient.
Veradigm shakes up its leadership – and adds generative AI
As a result of an investigation into overdue financial reports and threats of Nasdaq delisting, Veradigm CEO Richard Poulton and CFO Leah Jones resigned at the request of the company’s board on Friday. On Monday, the IT vendor also announced a new billing AI tool.
To bridge the digital divide, national nonprofit offers free devices and internet
Compudopt enables millions of households to participate in telemedicine – and its community portal offers free tech support, resources and low-cost services for food, housing and more.
VanEck’s Ambitious Move: A Spot Bitcoin ETF with a “HODL” Ticker
VanEck submits a fifth amended application for a spot Bitcoin ETF under the “HODL” ticker, aiming for SEC approval and significant market impact. (Read More)
AI-Driven “Nudify” Platforms: A Deep Dive into the Alarming Surge and its Implications
Graphika reports a significant increase in AI-driven “nudify” services, with over 24 million users in September, raising privacy, legal, and ethical concerns. (Read More)
Bitcoin Core Vulnerability Exposes Risks in Datacarrier Limits: NVD Flags Security Concerns
NVD has discovered a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-50428) in Bitcoin Core, which allows datacarrier limit bypass and poses significant network risks, notably exploited by Ordinals. (Read More)
Tether Implements Wallet-Freezing Policy Aligned with US Regulations
Tether’s wallet-freezing policy, in line with US OFAC regulations, is a proactive approach to cybercrime, setting a new standard in the crypto industry. (Read More)
US Government Removes Cryptocurrency AML Provisions from NDAA
The US government has removed two AML provisions relating to cryptocurrencies from the NDAA, indicating a cautious approach to crypto regulation and raising concerns about future AML measures. (Read More)