Crypto firms are rethinking their security strategies. They are moving away from traditional methods like multi-factor authentication (MFA). This shift is happening because AI-powered fraud is on the rise. Only 28% of crypto firms now rely on MFA as their primary defense. Instead, they are turning t
In October 2022, a routine hospital visit turned into a nightmare for a mother in Iowa. Her 3-year-old son, recovering from a tonsillectomy, was accidentally given an overdose of medication. The reason? A ransomware attack had crippled the hospital's computer systems, making it impossible for staff
Nigeria and the United States are working together to tackle security challenges. The US has sent important military supplies to Nigeria. This happened after the US attacked Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria last month. The US military's Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the supplies will hel
Jimmy Lai, the aging media tycoon and vocal critic of China, has reached the final stage of his high-profile trial in Hong Kong. The court recently concluded the mitigation phase, where defense lawyers argued for lighter sentences for Lai and eight other defendants, including former staffers of his
Big investors are eyeing Bitcoin-backed loans, but Fitch Ratings, a major credit rating agency, has a warning: these loans are risky business. Why? Because Bitcoin's price swings wildly, and that volatility can quickly turn these loans sour. Fitch pointed out that these loans are often backed by Bi
The U. S. is making a big move to keep things safe in the sky. They're spending $115 million to stop drones from causing trouble during the FIFA World Cup and the country's 250th anniversary celebrations. This is a big deal because more and more people are worried about drones being used in bad ways
Ghana just took a huge step to clean up its energy money mess. In 2025, the country paid off $1. 47 billion in old energy debts. This big payment fixed a big problem with the World Bank and also paid back money owed to power companies. Ghana has been having a tough time with energy for a while. The
Venezuela's Bitcoin stash is making headlines, but is it real? Some say the country has up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin. But can anyone prove it? Not yet. This news came out after US forces captured Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro. Now, people are wondering if the US will try to take
Betterment, a popular automated investment platform, recently faced a cyberattack. Hackers used a clever trick called social engineering to break into some of Betterment's systems. This happened on January 9, and the hackers got their hands on personal details like names, email addresses, phone numb
The UN's top court is set to examine whether Myanmar's actions against the Rohingya minority constitute genocide. This case, brought by Gambia in 2019, focuses on Myanmar's 2017 military campaign in Rakhine state, which led to widespread allegations of atrocities. Myanmar, now under military rule,
