Cyber Mayhem Weekly: Crypto Heists, AI Scams & Data Drama Unleashed! 🚨
The Lazarus Group has outdone themselves, allegedly swiping over $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from Bybit’s cold wallet, setting a new record for crypto thefts. This cyber heist even overshadowed previous mega-thefts. It seems the Lazarus Group is set on making history in the wrong way.
Hot Take:
Crypto heists, AI shenanigans, and state-sponsored snooping—oh my! It’s a wild west out there in the cyber world, and it seems like everyone wants a piece of the digital pie. From North Korea’s Lazarus Group pulling off a heist that could rival a Hollywood blockbuster to OpenAI playing digital bouncer, the drama is as rich as it is complex. And let’s not forget Apple’s bold move to pull the plug on iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the UK—because who doesn’t love a good government-versus-tech-giant showdown? Cybersecurity is no longer just about keeping your passwords safe; it’s a full-blown soap opera with international intrigue, shocking twists, and a cast of characters that would make James Bond sweat.
Key Points:
- The Lazarus Group has been linked to a record-setting $1.5 billion crypto theft, marking the largest crypto heist in history.
- OpenAI has banned ChatGPT accounts for malicious activities, including surveillance tool development.
- Apple has halted its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK due to government pressure for backdoor access.
- Salt Typhoon, a China-linked group, exploits a Cisco flaw to target US telecom companies.
- Russian hackers have found a way to exploit Signal’s linking feature for account hijacking.