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Bitcoin May Be In A Price Slump—But Adoption Is In A Bull Market

  • Ronaldo Marquez
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 22:22:10

The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price performance may appear subdued, with the leading crypto currently trading below the $65,000 level and sitting around 50% under all-time highs, but a new report from River suggests that adoption trends in 2025 tell a very differe…

The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price performance may appear subdued, with the leading crypto currently trading below the $65,000 level and sitting around 50% under all-time highs, but a new report from Riv… [+3383 chars]

Former L3Harris Trenchant boss jailed for selling hacking tools to Russian broker | TechCrunch

  • Lorenzo Franceschi-bicchierai
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 21:51:11

Peter Williams, the former head of U.S. hacking tools maker L3Harris Trenchant, was sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing and selling his former company’s hacking and surveillance tools to a Russian firm.

Peter Williams, a former U.S. defense contractor boss, was sentenced on Tuesday to seven years in prison for stealing and selling his former companys hacking and surveillance tools to a Russian firm.… [+1451 chars]

New Malicious npm Package "ambar-src" Targets Developers with Open Source Malware

  • Tenable Research
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 21:30:00

Tenable Research investigated a malicious npm package with around 50,000 downloads in the public registry. We observed various detection-evasion techniques and saw it deploy multiple powerful open-source malware variants.Key takeaways <ol><li>A single malici…

Tenable Research investigated a malicious npm package with around 50,000 downloads in the public registry. We observed various detection-evasion techniques and saw it deploy multiple powerful open-so… [+11863 chars]

36 Years Ago Today, An Iconic TV Show’s Forgotten Sequel Ended (But the Reboot Six Years Later Is Better)

  • Marco Vito Oddo
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 19:30:00

Image courtesy of ABC The Mission: Impossible franchise currently stands as one of the most resilient and lucrative pillars of Hollywood action cinema. Since the arrival of the first theatrical installment in 1996, the series has consistently defied the law …

The Mission: Impossible franchise currently stands as one of the most resilient and lucrative pillars of Hollywood action cinema. Since the arrival of the first theatrical installment in 1996, the se… [+5565 chars]

Apple should sell a plug-and-play AI agent based on its Mac mini

  • MacDailyNews
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 19:08:29

In January 2026, something unexpected happened at Apple Stores and online: the base M4 Mac mini started flying off shelves. Not because… The post Apple should sell a plug-and-play AI agent based on its Mac mini appeared first on MacDailyNews.

Apple’s Mac mini By SteveJack In January 2026, something unexpected happened at Apple Stores and online: the base M4 Mac mini started flying off shelves. Not because creators suddenly needed more c… [+6709 chars]

Treasury sanctions Russian zero-day broker accused of buying exploits stolen from U.S. defense contractor | TechCrunch

  • Lorenzo Franceschi-bicchierai
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 19:04:39

The U.S. Treasury announced it was imposing sanctions against a Russian broker of zero-day exploits, its founder and two affiliates, citing a threat to U.S. national security. Another affiliated zero-day broker in the United Arab Emirates was also sanctioned.

The U.S. government announced on Tuesday sanctions against two companies that acquire and resell zero-day exploits, as well sanctioning their founders and their associates. Officials with the U.S. T… [+4258 chars]

Fake CAPTCHA attacks exploded by 563% last year: How to spot them and stay safe online

  • Charlie Osborne
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 17:05:48

You might not think of a CAPTCHA check as a cybercrime lure, but if you fall prey to one, you may become infected with malware. Learn how to spot them with our guide.

Suebsiri/iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways <ul><li>Malicious CAPTCHAs are becoming increasingly popular as a lure.  </li><li>Th… [+6706 chars]

Robo Army: Man Accidentally Takes Control of 6,700+ Robot Vacuums Worldwide While Hacking His Own

  • Lucas Nolan
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 16:56:57

An AI strategist inadvertently gained control over thousands of internet-connected robot vacuums while attempting to hack his own device to work with a PlayStation controller. The inadvertent hack provided the man with access to detailed floor plans and even …

A man inadvertently gained control over thousands of internet-connected robot vacuums while attempting to modify his own device to work with a PlayStation controller. The inadvertent hack provided th… [+3858 chars]

What’s up with… Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, STC

  • TelecomTV Staff
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 16:18:14

DT boasts major core network energy savings Telefónica reports just 1.5% sales growth for 2025STC extends PLDT voice partnership

In today’s industry news roundup: Deutsche Telekom has unveiled dramatic savings in core platform energy consumption; Telefónica has high hopes for improved performance in 2026; STC extends its engag… [+4802 chars]

The Great Tolkien Reread: In the House of Tom Bombadil

  • Abigail Nussbaum
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 16:14:35

‘Good morning, merry friends!’ cried Tom, opening the eastern window wide. A cool air flowed in; it had a rainy smell. ‘Sun won’t show her face much today, I’m thinking. I have been walking wide, leaping on the hill-tops, since the grey dawn began, nosing win…

‘Good morning, merry friends!’ cried Tom, opening the eastern window wide. A cool air flowed in; it had a rainy smell. ‘Sun won’t show her face much today, I’m thinking. I have been walking wide, lea… [+6199 chars]

AI boosted US economy by 'basically zero' in 2025, says Goldman Sachs chief economist — 'We think there's been a lot of misreporting of the impact that AI investment had on GDP growth'

  • Jon Martindale
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 15:44:37

The U.S. economy isn't being propped up by AI investment, despite the common narrative. According to Goldman Sachs, despite hundreds of billions in investment announcements, AI has done little to uplift American financial interests.

It's become a common narrative around the U.S. economy and AI firms: AI investment is propping up America. While there is an argument to be made that the stock market is, with the "Magnificent 7" tec… [+5085 chars]

Amazon: Low-Skill Hacker Used AI Tools to Breach FortiGate Devices Globally

  • Deeba Ahmed
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 15:23:37

Amazon says a Russian speaking low-skill hacker used AI tools to breach hundreds of FortiGate devices worldwide, showing how AI can scale cyberattacks with basic methods.

A recent investigation has uncovered a new breed of cybercriminal- the AI-augmented attacker. A Russian-speaking individual, despite having limited technical skills, managed to infiltrate over 600 Fo… [+2421 chars]

Russian hackers target European firms with new spear-phishing cyberattacks

  • Sead Fadilpašić
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 15:15:00

APT28 resurfaces once again, targeting Western organizations with spear-phishing lures.

<ul><li>APT28 (Fancy Bear) reportedly running “Operation MacroMaze” since Sept 2025 </li><li>Spear-phishing emails with macro-laden Word docs used to drop infostealers</li><li>Attack chain relies on … [+2868 chars]

Michael Pollan on Psychedelics, Mental Health, and AI: ‘Our Consciousness Is Under Siege’

  • Elisabeth Garber-Paul
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 15:14:56

In his new book 'A World Appears,' journalist Michael Pollan explores the mysteries of the human brain — and whether computers could ever catch up.

Long hailed for his bestselling books on what we eat, it was while under the influence of one infamous edible in particular — psilocybin mushrooms — that journalist Michael Pollan began having big qu… [+15965 chars]

Warhammer 40000 Battlesector Black Legion-RUNE

  • OMEGA
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 15:03:08

Release Description: Sons of Horus The Black Legion are the latest faction to invade Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Fifteen new units bring the Warmaster’s wrath to the galaxy and devastation to all who stand in their way.CommandersThe Chaos Lord, among the …

Release Description: Sons of Horus  The Black Legion are the latest faction to invade Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Fifteen new units bring the Warmasters wrath to the galaxy and devastation to … [+4168 chars]

VMware Aria Operations flaws could enable remote attacks

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 15:02:03

Broadcom patched multiple VMware Aria Operations flaws, including high-severity issues that could enable remote code execution. Broadcom has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting VMware Aria Operations. VMware Aria Operations…

VMware Aria Operations flaws could enable remote attacks Broadcom has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting VMware Aria Operations. VMware Aria Operations is an I… [+1842 chars]

How to Maximize DDoS Readiness with Proactive Protection Strategies

  • Owais Sultan
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 14:29:21

Strengthen DDoS Readiness with proactive protection strategies, risk assessments, traffic monitoring, scalable defenses, and rapid response planning.

Imagine running a restaurant where someone deliberately blocks the entrance so paying customers cannot walk through the door. DDoS attacks function similarly, except they target digital infrastructur… [+6841 chars]

Aikido Infinite introduces continuous, self-remediating AI penetration testing

  • Industry News
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 14:06:19

Aikido Security has unveiled Aikido Infinite, a continuous AI penetration testing solution that autonomously validates and remediates vulnerabilities. Infinite reduces risk with every release by testing software changes as they move through deployment, confir…

Aikido Security has unveiled Aikido Infinite, a continuous AI penetration testing solution that autonomously validates and remediates vulnerabilities. Infinite reduces risk with every release by test… [+3842 chars]

Hackers threaten to leak 8 million people’s stolen data if Dutch telecom Odido won’t pay ransom

  • Dissent
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 13:53:13

Daniel Verlaan reports: The cybercriminal group Shinyhunters is responsible for hacking Odido. On the dark web, Odido is being pressured to pay the ransom—over a million euros. “This is your final warning,” the hackers write. “Otherwise, we will leak the data…

Daniel Verlaan reports: The cybercriminal group Shinyhunters is responsible for hacking Odido. On the dark web, Odido is being pressured to pay the ransomover a million euros. “This is your final wa… [+1354 chars]

Critical SolarWinds Serv-U flaws offer root access to servers

  • Sergiu Gatlan
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 13:00:45

SolarWinds has patched four critical Serv-U remote code execution vulnerabilities that could grant attackers root access to unpatched servers. [...]

SolarWinds has released security updates to patch four critical Serv-U remote code execution vulnerabilities that could grant attackers root access to unpatched servers. Serv-U is the company's self… [+2694 chars]

Modernizing TACACS+: Why Full-Session Encryption Matters More Than Ever

  • Tal Surasky
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 13:00:25

Protect your network from Salt Typhoon-style attacks. Learn how Cisco ISE 3.4 uses TACACS+ over TLS 1.3 and Duo MFA to provide full-session encryption.

A recent cybersecurity campaign by Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated group of threat actors believed to be state-sponsored, revealed a chilling reality: attackersdontalways need exploits to breach critic… [+7403 chars]

Fans, Creators, And Developers Explain What Makes Pokémon So Special

  • Kenneth Shepard
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 13:00:03

We asked folks to tell us a story of how the series had affected their lives for the better

This week marks 30 years since Pokémon Red and Green were released in Japan. What started as two monster-taming RPGs on the Game Boy three decades ago has since become a multimedia empire of video ga… [+69088 chars]

Romanian Hacker Extradited to US Admits Hacking Oregon State Network

  • Deeba Ahmed
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 12:26:52

Catalin Dragomir admits to hacking an Oregon government office and selling network access. Read more on the $250k fraud case and his 2026 sentencing.

A 45-year-old man from Romania has admitted to his role in a series of digital break-ins that targeted an Oregon state government office and various other victims across the United States. Catalin Dr… [+2492 chars]

Abaxx Exchange Completes First Physical Delivery Under Gold Singapore Futures Contract

  • GlobeNewswire
  • Published date: 2026-02-24 12:06:16

First physical delivery validates the Company’s integrated gold market infrastructure in Singapore TORONTO and SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and ma…

For more information, visit abaxx.tech | abaxx.exchange | abaxxspot.com | basecarbon.com | smartermarkets.media For more information about this press release, please contact: Steve Fray, CF… [+6808 chars]