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High severity flaw patched in widely used curl tool – CSO Online
The developers of the curl open-source software application and library have released patches for two vulnerabilities in the widely used command-line tool. One of the flaws is rated with high severity and could potentially be exploited by rogue servers to execute malicious code on systems that access them with curl under certain conditions. Curl, which is short for client for URL, is a cross-platform and portable command-line tool designed to transfer data or files to and from URLs.
Newest Ransomware Trend: Attackers Move Faster with Partial … – Check Point Blog
On Wednesday morning, May 3, 2023, security personnel with the City of Dallas were horrified when their security software alerted them that they had likely become the target of a ransomware attack. Multiple servers across a range of departments were affected: 911 dispatchers, courts, and police services couldnt use their computers for days
Generative AI is scaring CISOs but adoption isnt slowing down – CSO Online
The march of generative AI isn't short on negative consequences, and CISOs are particularly concerned about the downfalls of an AI-powered world, according to a study released this week by IBM.
Citi goes live on 2 smart contract platforms for stocks, syndicated loans – Ledger Insights
YesterdayCitiSecurities Services announced it went live on theHKEX Synapsesmart contract platform to settle securities between Hong Kong and China. Separately,Versanasaid Citi went live on its smart contract solution for syndicated loans. Last week we reported that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) was about togo live with its Synapsesmart contract solution for post trade processes for Northbound Connect.
Coinbases security team has fought crypto hackers for a decade: Heres what has to change – Yahoo Finance
Philip Martin is an impressive guy. A veteran of the U.S
ESMA assesses market developments in DeFi and explores the … – ESMA
DeFi: developments and risks in the EU market The article on DeFi developments and risks in the EU shows that DeFi raises serious risks to investor protection, because of the highly speculative nature of many DeFi arrangements and important operational and security vulnerabilities. Risks to financial stability are not meaningful at this point owing to DeFis small size but require monitoring
AnChain.AI and BlockTrace Join Forces to Provide Cutting Edge Solutions to National Security Sector Partners – Yahoo Finance
Leading Blockchain Investigation Firms Team Up to Deliver Training, Investigation Services and Innovative Solutions to Empower Global Regulators, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Financial Institutions SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnChain.AI, the world's first company delivering Generative AI, LLM, and GPT-powered solutions for investigating Smart Contract Web3 Digital Assets, and BlockTrace, the leading digital assets, cyber intelligence and integrations firm, today announced a new partnership to deliver cutting-edge solutions to national security sector partners engaged in the fight against crypto-related crime to address national security challenges. With the proliferation of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain-based applications, the need for national security focused institutions to partner with companies that offer unique expertise has never been more important.
OpenZeppelin excludes isContract, urging ecosystem evolution By … – Investing.com
Crypto.news - OpenZeppelin eradicates the isContract function, fostering a shift towards greater adaptability and enhanced user experiences in the Ethereum ecosystem. Smart contract development service OpenZeppelin recently removed a commonly used smart contract function called isContract to push the ecosystem forward toward greater flexibility and improved user experiences. The isContract function returns true if an Ethereum (ETH) address belongs to a smart contract account rather than an externally owned account (EOA).
Crypto token ether could rise five-fold by end-2026, StanChart says – Reuters.com
Representation of Ethereum, with its native cryptocurrency ether, is seen in this illustration taken November 29, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, may rise more than five-fold in value by the end of 2026, according to global bank Standard Chartered (STAN.L), its latest prediction of rocketing crypto prices.
What is tokenization? – McKinsey
A terracotta soldier figurine emerging from a digital tablet. The soldier looks digitized at it's base but becomes a solid form at it's top. Were progressing toward the next era of the internet in fits and starts.