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Bitcoin Forensic Analysis Uncovers Money Laundering Clusters and Criminal Proceeds

A forensic analysis of a graph dataset containing transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain has revealed clusters associated with illicit activity and money laundering, including detecting criminal proceeds sent to a crypto exchange and previously unknown wallets belonging to a Russian darknet market. The findings come from Elliptic in collaboration with researchers from the&

LinkedIn officially launches games to increase user engagement

In an effort to bring more users and increase engagement, LinkedIn is officially bringing games for the first time to its platform. Queens, Crossclimb and Pinpoint are the first set of games that are available now on LinkedIn. These games were not developed by Xbox teams, instead LinkedIn News team developed these games. Since LinkedIn […]

Android Malware Wpeeper Uses Compromised WordPress Sites to Hide C2 Servers

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented malware targeting Android devices that uses compromised WordPress sites as relays for its actual command-and-control (C2) servers for detection evasion. The malware, codenamed Wpeeper, is an ELF binary that leverages the HTTPS protocol to secure its C2 communications. “Wpeeper is a typical backdoor Trojan for Android

Google Maps Alternate Routes Not Showing:  Possible Fixes

Are Google Maps alternate routes now showing up properly? By default, it always suggests the fastest route that’s recommended for use but if you need alternate ones, read on. First, try these quick fixes in case it’s just a temporary glitch: If these didn’t help, continue reading! Check Your Route Options Google Maps lets you […]

Cyber Security Today, May 1, 2024 – Data may have been stolen in London Drugs cyber attack, Congressional testimony today by UnitedHealth CEO on ransomware attack, and more

Data may have been stolen in London Drugs cyber attack, Congressional testimony today by UnitedHealth CEO on ransomware attack, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for TechNewsday.com.  London Drugs, a Western-Canadian drug store chain, is still trying to recover from what it […]

Chrome users on PCs can access Gemini by @gemini in the search bar

Google’s Gemini is now more accessible across devices and languages. In a recent update, Google Chrome has offered a new way to interact with Gemini. Users can type “@gemini” followed by their query directly in the Chrome address bar and press enter. This will launch the Gemini web interface and provide the requested information. This […]