Author: HackWatchit

According to their latest report on the Bitcoin ecosystem, venture capital firm Epoch noted an increasing number of startups incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) into their balance sheets.According to the report, as inflation concerns and fundraising challenges persist, Bitcoin is emerging as a strategic asset for startups seeking capital efficiency, dilution protection, and global market positioning.Moreover, the document illustrates Bitcoin’s impact on a startup’s financial sustainability. For example, a startup that raises $1 million for 10% equity and maintains a $20,000 monthly burn rate could significantly reduce future fundraising needs by allocating 50% of its cash to BTC. Assuming a 30% annual price…

Think you can spot a fake on social media? It’s getting tougher. Particularly as deepfake technology gets far better and far easier to use. Here’s why that matters. You might find yourself among the 50% of Americans who say they get their news on social media at least “sometimes.”[i] Plenty of deepfakes deliberately pose as legitimate news. You might also stumble across promos or deals on social media. Scammers create yet more deepfakes for phony giveaways and bogus investment opportunities. In short, what you’re seeing might be a fake. And your odds of stumbling across a deepfake on social media…

TSA administrator David Pekoske has been forced to step down. In a farewell letter on Jan. 20, Pekoske said he was advised that morning that he would be removed as soon as Donald Trump was inaugurated. “I will sincerely miss being part of this amazing agency and having the opportunity to serve alongside this incredible team,” Pekoske wrote in a farewell letter to staff. His firing was first reported by CNN. Pekoske was named TSA administrator by Trump in 2017 and was reappointed for another five-year term by President Biden in 2022. His term had been slated to continue through 2027. Read…

Key Findings ReliaQuest recently responded to a manufacturing sector breach involving phishing and data exfiltration. In this case, attackers achieved a “breakout time” of just 48 minutes—the critical window between initial access and lateral movement when the potential for damage skyrockets. This figure aligns with the 2024 average and a marks 22% faster speed compared to 2023. This incident demonstrates a stark reality: Attackers are moving faster than security teams can respond, creating an urgent need for automated, faster-than-human response capabilities. The attackers used phishing and evasion techniques commonly associated with the “Black Basta” ransomware group. Working closely with the…

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In an increasingly interconnected world, research firm Gartner identified that the protection of cyber-physical systems (CPS) has emerged as a critical priority for organizations across industries. From manufacturing and utilities to healthcare and transportation, CPS are the backbone of modern operations, enabling real-time, reliable, and resilient performance.  However, as these systems become more connected, they also become more vulnerable to cyber threats. This has given rise to a new market category: cyber-physical systems protection platforms (CPS PPs). These platforms are designed to discover, categorize, map, and protect CPS in production or mission-critical environments, offering a comprehensive solution to the growing…

“I train models, analyze data and create dashboards — why should I care about Containers?” Many people who are new to the world of data science ask themselves this question. But imagine you have trained a model that runs perfectly on your laptop. However, error messages keep popping up in the cloud when others access it — for example because they are using different library versions. This is where containers come into play: They allow us to make machine learning models, data pipelines and development environments stable, portable and scalable — regardless of where they are executed. Let’s take a closer look.…

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are complex, computationally expensive and not typically something that startups focus on. But that’s exactly what Boston- and Berlin-based Dive is doing. The company aims to change how manufacturers use computer simulations by using both modern mathematical approaches and cloud computing to disrupt a market that is mostly dominated by a small number of incumbents. Dive’s customer list includes the likes of BMW, BSH, Kärcher, Siemens and ZF. Image Credits:Dive The company, which on Wednesday announced that it has raised a $10 million Series A round led by D.E. Shaw Group, was spun out of…

From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wanted, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire. Learn more about him, and how he became a geopolitical pawn between the US, France, and Russia. Plus! Hear how concert-goers are being warned about a swathe of scams hitting stadiums and arenas around the world. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. PLUS! Don’t miss our featured interview with Cliff Crosland of Scanner.dev. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and…