The story begins with two AI bots—one meant to chat, the other to trade crypto—both getting fooled into handing over $200, 000. The attack didn’t involve hacking or breaking into systems. Instead, it used Morse code, a communication method over a century old, to send hidden instructions. The trick w
The United States has widened its effort to check artificial intelligence systems for dangers, inviting top companies like Google, Microsoft, and a newcomer called xAI to share their most advanced models. The move follows earlier voluntary cooperation from OpenAI and Anthropic, who already let U. S.
North Korea doesn’t always hack with guns and explosions—sometimes it starts with a friendly chat. Hackers from the country have spent months slowly earning trust in online crypto circles before slipping in malware to steal digital cash. A recent attack called the Drift hack began the same way: stra
The government is quietly putting together new guidelines for artificial intelligence, focusing on who gets to use the latest tools first. This push came after a major AI launch raised eyebrows among officials worried about cyber risks. Some inside government want early access to these technologies
A cutting-edge AI model that spots hidden flaws in computer systems has become a hot topic in European financial circles. Called Mythos, this system can quickly uncover zero-day vulnerabilities — hidden weaknesses in software that even experts miss for years. Recent tests found thousands of serious
Eurozone finance chiefs are meeting this week to talk about a powerful new AI system called Mythos that can hunt for secret software flaws across every major system. The catch? No EU country has been given access to it. While the White House quietly uses Mythos through intelligence agencies, the sam
IonQ hit the news again this week as its stock climbed alongside the broader market. The company’s recent jump seems tied to general investor optimism rather than anything company-specific. Meanwhile, a new partnership announcement may have caught some attention. IonQ is working with Florida LambdaR
Popular blues-rap artist G. Love trusted the wrong app after his computer broke. He searched the Apple App Store for the Ledger wallet software he'd used before, downloaded what looked identical, and entered his 12-word seed phrase to restore access. Seconds later, $430, 000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum
Scaramucci asked on X why Bitcoin, a possible tool to protect against AI threats, might be worth as much as gold. Gold is valued at about $30 trillion. Bitcoin’s market cap is only around $1. 5 trillion now, after reaching a high of about $2. 4 trillion in October 2025. People replied with many ide
In 2026, a top U. S. Navy officer argued that Bitcoin’s technology could be more than just digital money—it might help protect the country. Admiral Paparo told a Senate committee that Bitcoin’s proof-of-work system, which makes transactions secure by requiring heavy computer work, could also block c
