Signal app users’ phone number accessed by hacker after Twilio phishing attack

Signal app users’ phone number accessed by hacker after Twilio phishing attack

The attack targeted Signal’s phone number authentication partner company, Twilio The attack targeted Signal’s phone number authentication partner company, Twilio The messaging app service Signal said on Monday a phishing attack against its SMS verification partner Twilio meant hackers had accessed phone numbers and registration codes of 1,900 Signal users. (Sign up to our Technology […]

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Weekly Crypto Roundup: titans clash, hacks continue, and sanctions hit home

Weekly Crypto Roundup: titans clash, hacks continue, and sanctions hit home

The week came to a close with Bitcoin (BTC) just under $24,000, as was the case last week. And Ether (ETH) jumped over 24% this week to rest at under $1,900. However, major crypto events in the past few days had more to do with crypto exchanges and their owners The week came to a […]

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Harmony and Nomad crypto bridge hacks show where blockchains are weak

Harmony and Nomad crypto bridge hacks show where blockchains are weak

Crypto hackers have stolen assets worth around $1.2 billion from bridges in this year alone Crypto hackers have stolen assets worth around $1.2 billion from bridges in this year alone Another day, another hack – and another blockchain bridge burned. When thieves stole an estimated $190 million from U.S. crypto firm Nomad last week, it […]

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Fundamental that companies put in place multi-factor authentication: Microsoft’s Mary Jo Schrade

Fundamental that companies put in place multi-factor authentication: Microsoft’s Mary Jo Schrade

While the last two years of the pandemic have accelerated the adoption of digital technologies globally, it has also brought forth a new host of cybersecurity issues. Reports of ransomware attacks, data thefts, phishing attempts, etc, have showcased how vulnerable companies and users are to these threats. The most recent spate of high-profile attacks was […]

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