Stuxnet
Stuxnet is a malicious computer worm first uncovered in 2010 and thought to have been in development since at least 2005. Stuxnet targets supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems…
Will Sanctions Hinder or Trigger Bitcoin Adoption in Russia
As the conflict in Ukraine toughens, the Russians have been subjected to economic penalties imposed by countries throughout the world as a result of increasing tensions. These sanctions included, among…
Leaked ransomware documents show Conti helping Putin from the shadows
Hacker gang sometimes acts in Russia’s interest, with ad hoc links to FSB, and Cozy Bear. For years, Russia’s cybercrime groups have acted with relative impunity. The Kremlin and local…
Biden Makes Threats, UAE and India Place Bets on Russia
The US has recently recalled a cable that labeled neutral or abstaining parties from the Ukraine conflict as in “Russia’s camp”. This report comes after Opec+ recommitted to their deal…
Russia Denies Satellite Hacking and Warns of Wider War
Russia has warned that any cyber-attack on its satellite systems will be treated as an act of war as tensions with the West rise over its invasion of Ukraine. According…
War in Ukraine
Russia attacks Ukraine as Putin warns countries who interfere will face consequences you have never seen KYIV, Ukraine — Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday. President…
Russia discusses Bitcoin regulation
The Russian Ministry of Finance begins public discussions on the regulation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and others. The Russian Ministry of Finance announced the beginning of the development of two…
Fiat Money: What It Is, How It Works, Example, Pros & Cons
What Is Fiat Money? Fiat money is a government-issued currency not backed by a physical commodity, such as gold or silver, but rather by the government that issued it. The…
Edward Snowden warns weakening encryption would have dire consequences: ‘Privacy is power.’
LONDON — Undermining encryption systems to give governments access to people’s personal messages would be a “colossal mistake” with fatal consequences, former U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden has warned. “Privacy is…
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Structure, Powers
What Is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency? The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is a federal agency that oversees the execution of laws relating…