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Linux SSH servers have become targets for installing hidden miners
Cybersecurity analysts at ASEC have sounded the alarm over a concerning trend: an upsurge in attackers targeting inadequately secured Linux SSH servers to covertly mine cryptocurrencies and execute Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) assaults. The modus operandi of these malicious actors involves employing brute force techniques to crack the credentials of SSH servers. Upon successful infiltration, they proceed to plant malware and deploy scanning tools within the system, allowing them to id...

Linux SSH servers have become targets for installing hidden miners
Cybersecurity analysts at ASEC have sounded the alarm over a concerning trend: an upsurge in attackers targeting inadequately secured Linux SSH servers to covertly mine cryptocurrencies and execute Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) assaults. The modus operandi of these malicious actors involves employing brute force techniques to crack the credentials of SSH servers. Upon successful infiltration, they proceed to plant malware and deploy scanning tools within the system, allowing them to id...

Jito launched a governance token and announced an airdrop
The developers of the Jito Network, an innovative Solana-based liquid staking protocol, have made waves in the cryptocurrency sphere with the launch of their native governance token, JTO. This newly minted digital asset boasts a circulating supply of 1 billion coins, signaling a bold move towards community-driven governance within the Jito ecosystem. With a primary focus on curbing the pervasive influence of MEV (Miner Extractable Value) bots on the core Solana ecosystem, Jito Network aims to...

Jito launched a governance token and announced an airdrop
The developers of the Jito Network, an innovative Solana-based liquid staking protocol, have made waves in the cryptocurrency sphere with the launch of their native governance token, JTO. This newly minted digital asset boasts a circulating supply of 1 billion coins, signaling a bold move towards community-driven governance within the Jito ecosystem. With a primary focus on curbing the pervasive influence of MEV (Miner Extractable Value) bots on the core Solana ecosystem, Jito Network aims to...

The slowdown in US inflation has stalled. Bitcoin showed volatility
The slowdown in US inflation, which had shown some signs of deceleration in the previous months, seems to have stalled. In September, consumer price growth in the United States remained at 3.7% on an annual basis, the same as the previous month and slightly higher than the expected rate of 3.6%. This unexpected pause in the deceleration of inflation had implications for financial markets, including the cryptocurrency space, as Bitcoin exhibited volatile price movements. On a monthly basis, US...

The slowdown in US inflation has stalled. Bitcoin showed volatility
The slowdown in US inflation, which had shown some signs of deceleration in the previous months, seems to have stalled. In September, consumer price growth in the United States remained at 3.7% on an annual basis, the same as the previous month and slightly higher than the expected rate of 3.6%. This unexpected pause in the deceleration of inflation had implications for financial markets, including the cryptocurrency space, as Bitcoin exhibited volatile price movements. On a monthly basis, US...

The largest crypto scam in Hong Kong: details of the closure of the JPEX exchange
In the heart of Hong Kong's bustling digital asset landscape, a seismic shockwave has rippled through the industry, leaving the JPEX exchange in a state of suspended animation. This unexpected hiatus unfolds against the backdrop of a liquidity tempest, a formidable foe that prompted the vigilant gaze of the local Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to fixate on the unfolding drama. The SFC's gears are grinding with a tenacity commensurate with the enormity of the situation, laun...

The largest crypto scam in Hong Kong: details of the closure of the JPEX exchange
In the heart of Hong Kong's bustling digital asset landscape, a seismic shockwave has rippled through the industry, leaving the JPEX exchange in a state of suspended animation. This unexpected hiatus unfolds against the backdrop of a liquidity tempest, a formidable foe that prompted the vigilant gaze of the local Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to fixate on the unfolding drama. The SFC's gears are grinding with a tenacity commensurate with the enormity of the situation, laun...

The Aptos team introduced a "flexible" token standard
The Aptos blockchain development team has introduced a new token standard called Aptos Digital Asset (DA) tokens. This new token standard is designed to offer enhanced flexibility, composability, and scalability compared to existing standards. According to the developers, Aptos DA tokens bring several advantages, including seamless airdrops, individual asset pegging, and improved performance. The new standard addresses limitations found in other token standards such as SPL, ERC-721, and the p...

The Aptos team introduced a "flexible" token standard
The Aptos blockchain development team has introduced a new token standard called Aptos Digital Asset (DA) tokens. This new token standard is designed to offer enhanced flexibility, composability, and scalability compared to existing standards. According to the developers, Aptos DA tokens bring several advantages, including seamless airdrops, individual asset pegging, and improved performance. The new standard addresses limitations found in other token standards such as SPL, ERC-721, and the p...