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coindesk.combusiness6 hrs ago
Bonzo Lend reports $9.05 million loss after oracle exploit on Hedera
A verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract allowed an attacker to borrow assets far exceeding collateral on the Bonzo Lend protocol. Hedera total value locked fell nearly 40 percent afterward.
unit42.paloaltonetworks.comai1 day ago
U.K. Institute Found Jailbreaks in OpenAI GPT-5.6 After U.S. Cleared Its Release
The U.K. AI Security Institute found jailbreaks in OpenAI's new model that enable vulnerability discovery and exploit development. OpenAI released the model on July 9 after publishing a system card summarizing the findings.
worldsoccertalk.comworld2 days ago
Mexican Citizen Gets 30 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation in Tennessee
Camilo Campos-Hurtado received a 30-year prison term after pleading guilty to multiple child exploitation counts. Federal prosecutors had sought a longer sentence. The case involved offenses committed while he worked as a soccer coach.
coindesk.combusiness2 days ago
More than $7.2 billion in assets have moved from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP since May 2026
Mantle will shift its $2.5 billion Super Portal to Chainlink's CCT standard from July 9 to July 15. The move follows earlier migrations by Kelp, Lombard and others totaling over $7.2 billion since May. The shift began after a $292 million exploit at Kelp earlier in 2026.
Yonhappolitics2 days ago
Flynn Says South Korea Should Rely on U.S. Security Umbrella Rather Than Develop Nuclear Arms
Michael Flynn, former U.S. national security adviser, told a Seoul forum on July 9 that South Korea should avoid nuclear weapons because they would increase tensions with other states. He instead endorsed a long-term U.S. security guarantee and cautioned that a wartime operationa…
indianexpress.comworld4 days ago
India Reports Child Sexual Abuse Imagery in Platform Ads
Indian authorities identified exploitative content appearing in advertisements on a major social media platform. The company that operates the service said it is in contact with officials.
theconversation.compolitics5 days ago
Operation identifies 2,070 trafficking victims across 59 countries
More than 1,000 arrests were made during a coordinated international operation targeting human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labour, and other crimes. Authorities identified victims and launched hundreds of new investigations.
uctoday.comfinance6 days ago
Step Finance Exploiter Sells 261933 SOL Worth $21.4 Million
@lookonchain reported that the exploiter bridged the proceeds to Ethereum and acquired 12,128 ETH. The ETH were then deposited into TornadoCash.
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The Independentbusiness7 days ago
Evri sues BBC for £1.2 million over Panorama documentary
Delivery firm Evri filed a libel claim against the BBC seeking £1.2 million in damages, alleging a December 2024 Panorama segment caused lost contracts and reputational harm. The company says the 15-minute segment falsely accused it of exploitative practices and misleading Parlia…
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Federal Operation in Chicago Leads to 305 Arrests and Recovery of 24 Children
A 60-day multi-agency effort in the Chicago area produced 305 arrests and the recovery of 24 children. Officials charged suspects with robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking and child exploitation.
matcha-jp.comfinance9 days ago
Taiko Reopens Ethereum Layer-2 Bridge Ten Days After $1.7 Million Hack
Taiko restored its cross-chain bridge on July 2 after halting operations following a June 22 exploit. The protocol said all affected users were made whole and reserves returned to full backing.
coindesk.combusiness10 days ago
Edel Finance Halts Lending Protocol After $403,000 Tokenized Stock Exploit
Edel Finance paused its version-one lending protocol on July 1 after an attacker inflated tokenized Google stock collateral to 78 times its real value. The company will cover all losses and launch a redesigned version-two system.
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theverge.comtechnology12 days ago
Tidal to Demonetize 100-Percent AI-Generated Music Starting July 15
Tidal will stop paying royalties on tracks identified as fully AI-generated and will attach a label to them. The policy takes effect July 15 and also bars exploitative or fraudulent AI content.
jns.orgworld13 days ago
London Police Identify 4,000 Potential Child Sexual Exploitation Cases for Review
A Metropolitan Police review has flagged more than 4,000 previously closed child sexual exploitation files dating back to 2010 for possible reopening. The cases have been referred to the National Crime Agency for assessment.
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channel4.compolitics13 days ago
Met Police flags 4,000 child sexual exploitation cases for possible review
Scotland Yard examined roughly 12,000 reports of alleged child sexual exploitation dating back to 2010 and identified more than 4,000 cases previously closed with no further action. The cases have been referred to the National Crime Agency for decisions on reopening.
ESPNsports15 days ago
ESPN Investigation Finds Exploitation and Poor Conditions in Argentine Youth Soccer System
An ESPN probe released June 26, 2026, documented sexual predation, extortion, hunger and squalid conditions for young prospects. The investigation began in 2018 after assaults at Independiente and reviewed thousands of documents plus more than 100 interviews.
CoinDeskfinance19 days ago
Bitcoin rises 1.4% to $65,017 while CoinDesk 20 Index slips and Taiko halts network after exploit
Bitcoin climbed 1.4% to $65,017.57 on June 22, 2026, while ether gained 2.4% and solana and BNB each rose about 1.5%. Derivatives data showed elevated volumes and mixed positioning, with analysts citing resistance near $66,000 to $68,000.
CoinDeskbusiness19 days ago
Taiko Halts Ethereum Layer-2 Network After $1.7 Million Bridge Exploit, Later Says Issue Contained
Taiko stopped block production on June 22, 2026, after an attacker forged withdrawal proofs to drain about $1.7 million from its bridge and token vault. The team urged users to withdraw funds and asked exchanges to suspend TAIKO deposits. CoinDesk reported the exploit was contain…
dailycaller.comworld22 days ago
State Lawmaker Sentenced to Over 33 Years in Child Exploitation Case
A state lawmaker received a sentence exceeding 33 years after conviction on child exploitation charges. Court records cited statements describing the victims as young children.
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Fox Newsworld22 days ago
Former New Hampshire lawmaker sentenced to 33 years for child sexual exploitation
A former New Hampshire state representative received a 33-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to receiving explicit images of children. The images originated from a daycare employee who was sentenced earlier this month.
nbcnews.compolitics24 days ago
Acting Attorney General Appoints National Coordinator for Human Trafficking Cases
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Alessandra Serano to oversee Justice Department efforts on human trafficking and child exploitation. Serano will coordinate investigations and prosecutions across federal agencies and submit a strategy report within 120 days.
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Wallet Linked to UXLINK Exploit Buys Ether and Routes Funds via Mixer
A wallet connected to the UXLINK exploit purchased 3,686 ETH using 6.5 million DAI in a 30-minute period. The same wallet also routed funds through a cryptocurrency mixer.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld28 days ago
MSF Report Details 59 Abuse Allegations in Chad, Dismisses 18 Staff
An internal investigation found cases of sexual exploitation of refugees, including underage girls, in exchange for food, jobs and aid near the Sudanese border.
winnipegfreepress.comworld28 days ago
MSF Report Details 59 Allegations of Staff Abuse Against Chad Refugees; 18 Workers Dismissed
An internal investigation found that local and foreign staff exploited refugees, including underage girls, in exchange for aid and jobs. Eighteen employees were dismissed.
techjuice.pktechnology29 days ago
Attackers Exploited Oracle Flaw for Over Two Weeks Before Public Disclosure
The group used CVE-2026-35273 to target roughly 100 organizations and extort at least one victim. About 68 percent of the targeted organizations are in higher education.
The Independentworld30 days ago
U.S. Contractor Cooperates With Italian Probe Into Milan Consulate Labor Payments
Foreign workers building a new $350 million U.S. Consulate in Milan say they received as little as $1.80 an hour after being promised far higher wages. Italian authorities arrested two Caddell Construction managers and are investigating the Alabama firm for labor exploitation.
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Techcrunchtechnology32 days ago
CISA orders federal agencies to fix VPN flaw by June 11
The U.S. cybersecurity agency directed civilian agencies to remediate an actively exploited vulnerability in Check Point remote access tools, firewalls, and VPNs by the end of the day Wednesday.
techjuice.pktechnology33 days ago
Anthropic Tests Show AI Model Can Generate Exploits for Disclosed Vulnerabilities in Hours, With Limitations
Mythos Preview generated working exploits for Windows kernel and Firefox vulnerabilities disclosed in January and February. The system produced eight distinct exploits at an estimated cost of $2,000 each.
CoinDeskfinance35 days ago
Quantitative Trading Firms Build Dedicated Prediction Market Desks
DRW, Wintermute and IMC have posted job listings for traders focused on prediction markets. The firms seek staff to monitor prices across platforms and exploit short-term pricing gaps rather than forecast event outcomes.
Semaforai36 days ago
National Security Agency Using Anthropic Mythos AI Model for Hacking
The National Security Agency is using Anthropic's unreleased Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations. The model was developed to detect and exploit software vulnerabilities and is being provided to select institutions for defensive purposes.
dailyhodl.comfinance37 days ago
Virtuals.io Moves Over $700 Million in VIRTUAL Token to Chainlink CCIP
The platform is shifting more than $700 million worth of its VIRTUAL token from LayerZero to Chainlink's cross-chain protocol. The change follows the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit.
nationalpost.comtechnology38 days ago
University of Toronto Researchers Demonstrate AI Worm Capabilities in Simulated Corporate Network
University of Toronto researchers released a paper showing an AI-driven worm that uses open-weight LLMs to find and exploit vulnerabilities without human input. The worm infected nearly three-quarters of machines in simulated tests.
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University of Toronto Researchers Build Prototype AI Worm That Spreads Without Human Help
A University of Toronto team used open-weight AI models to create a worm that exploits known flaws across Linux, Windows, and IoT devices. The worm adapts its tactics, gathers data, and uses processing power from infected machines to plan further attacks.
The Vergeai40 days ago
Meta Patches Instagram Vulnerability Exploited via AI Support Chatbot
Hackers used Meta’s AI support assistant to change email addresses and reset passwords on high-value Instagram accounts, including @obamawhitehouse and accounts belonging to Sephora and the U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant. The flaw was reported earlier by 404 Media and has…
CoinDeskfinance40 days ago
Aave Loses $230M in rsETH Exploit Caused by KelpDAO LayerZero Bridge Failure
Aave traced the April 2026 loss to a single LayerZero verifier failure that allowed 116,500 unbacked rsETH to be minted. The protocol has already enacted 295 parameter changes and plans broader reviews of bridges and related infrastructure.
naturalnews.comworld43 days ago
Pentagon Acknowledges Commercial Location Data Poses Security Risk to Troops, Senators Urge New Restrictions
The Department of Defense told Sen. Ron Wyden that U.S. Central Command received multiple threat reports about adversaries exploiting commercial location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel. Wyden and 13 other senators urged the Pentagon to disable advertising IDs on militar…
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Forbesai43 days ago
Anthropic to Release Claude Mythos AI Model to All Customers
Anthropic plans to expand access to its Claude Mythos model beyond a restricted group. The model assists with vulnerability detection and exploit testing. Reuters reported the wider release will occur in the coming weeks.
asiaone.comtechnology44 days ago
Adversaries Used Commercial Location Data to Track U.S. Troops, CENTCOM Says
U.S. Central Command told Congress it received multiple threat reports about foreign adversaries exploiting cell phone location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel. Lawmakers cited the disclosure in a bipartisan letter urging the Pentagon to implement long-recommended safegu…
CoinDeskfinance46 days ago
StablR Suspends USDR and EURR After Attacker Mints $13.5 Million in Unbacked Tokens
StablR halted minting and redemption for its USDR and EURR stablecoins after a multisignature wallet exploit created $13.5 million in unbacked tokens. The tokens fell below their pegs and no longer meet the 1:1 backing required by European Union rules.
BBC Newsworld50 days ago
Seven Men Charged With 40 Offenses in Child Exploitation Investigation
Police charged seven men with a total of 40 offenses following raids in Norwich and Dumbarton. The charges relate to two girls who were in their early to mid-teens during the alleged offenses between August 2023 and May 2025.
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Polymarket Contract Shows Signs of Exploitation With Over $660K Taken
Blockchain monitor @lookonchain reported that Polymarket's contract appears to be exploited. More than $660,000 has been removed so far according to the same report.
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bleedingcool.comtechnology52 days ago
Google Publishes Exploit Code for Unfixed Chromium Vulnerability
Google published proof-of-concept code for a vulnerability in its Chromium browser that affects Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers. The flaw, reported 29 months earlier, allows attackers to monitor browser activity and create persistent connections.
news.sky.compolitics52 days ago
Review Finds Flawed Decisions in Glasgow Child Protection Case
An independent review examined the handling of a Glasgow child exploitation case involving seven convicted offenders. The report identified several decisions that failed to protect vulnerable children over multiple years.
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forbes.comtechnology54 days ago
Generative AI Shifts Cybersecurity From Reactive Detection to Predictive Defense
Generative AI systems now analyze logs, access attempts and historical patterns to predict attacker moves before exploits occur. The technology also creates context-aware credentials and identifies sensitive data across formats without manual rules.
forbes.comtechnology55 days ago
Microsoft Confirms Exchange Server Zero-Day Under Active Exploitation
Microsoft disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in on-premises Exchange Server versions on May 14. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on May 15.
news.sky.compolitics56 days ago
Farage Criticises Burnham’s Record on Grooming Gangs Ahead of Makerfield By-Election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has sharply criticised Andy Burnham's handling of child sexual exploitation cases in Greater Manchester, saying he failed victims and would betray Brexit voters. Former detective Maggie Oliver accused the metro mayor of lacking candour on ongoing fai…
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THORChain Team Identifies Vulnerability Vectors After Suspected $11 Million Exploit Across Multiple Chains
THORChain appears to have suffered an exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base networks. On-chain investigator @zachxbt reported the incident with stolen funds already exceeding $10 million. The extent of the breach and any recovery efforts remain unclear as of May 15, 202…
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CoinDeskfinance58 days ago
Kraken to Replace LayerZero With Chainlink for Cross-Chain Asset Transfers
Kraken announced it will use Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol as the exclusive bridge for its wrapped assets including kBTC. The change affects more than $3 billion in total value locked following a $292 million exploit on a LayerZero-powered bridge last month. C…
Forbestechnology59 days ago
Hacker Publicly Discloses Two Windows Zero-Day Vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday
Chaotic Eclipse publicly released proof-of-concept code for YellowKey, a BitLocker encryption bypass, and GreenPlasma, a CTFMON privilege escalation vulnerability. Both exploits were used in active attack campaigns within 24 hours. The disclosures follow the hacker's earlier Blue…
Rapplerworld59 days ago
Google Reports First Observed Zero-Day Exploit Developed With AI Assistance
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group disclosed on May 12, 2026 that a threat actor used an AI model to discover and weaponize a vulnerability allowing bypass of two-factor authentication. The finding coincides with a Fortinet survey showing 57% of Philippine cybersecurity leaders n…
upi.comworld60 days ago
Google Says It Stopped Hackers Using AI to Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group reported Monday that it prevented an effort by hackers to use an AI model to plan a mass vulnerability exploitation operation targeting a zero-day software flaw. The company said its intervention may have stopped the operation before it occurred…
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Nbc Newsworld60 days ago
27 Cruise Ship Crew Members Deported After CBP Child Exploitation Material Investigation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection boarded eight cruise ships from April 23 to 27, 2026, as part of a child sexual exploitation material investigation. Officers interviewed 28 crew members and determined 27 were involved with child pornography, leading to visa cancellations and d…
The Vergeai61 days ago
OpenAI Launches Daybreak AI Initiative for Cybersecurity
OpenAI announced Daybreak, an initiative that uses AI to detect and patch software vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The system relies on the Codex Security AI agent launched in March along with specialized models including GPT-5.5-Cyber. The launch follows a rival co…
bbc.co.ukai61 days ago
Online Child Exploitation Cases Rise Sharply Across Canada
Police-reported incidents of online child sexual exploitation increased 374 per cent between 2014 and 2024, according to Statistics Canada. Northern Ontario police services reported growing caseloads involving luring and sextortion, citing social media, gaming platforms and artif…
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Google Detects Planned AI-Assisted Zero-Day Exploit, Disrupts Mass Exploitation Attempt Before Use
A group known by the acronym GTIG recorded hackers employing an AI model to discover and weaponize a zero-day vulnerability. Google said the criminal threat actor planned a mass exploitation event but that its proactive counter discovery may have prevented its use. The findings h…
indianexpress.comworld61 days ago
Former Gymnastics Coach Sean Gardner Pleads Guilty to Three Federal Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children
Sean Gardner entered the plea Monday in federal court in Mississippi and faces 15 to 30 years in prison at his October sentencing. Investigators recovered about 50 videos and 400 photos from his residence showing hidden-camera recordings of girls ages 6 to 14 changing in a Purvis…
nbcnews.comworld61 days ago
Sean Gardner Appears in Mississippi Federal Court for Change of Plea Hearing on Child Exploitation Charges
The former gymnastics coach faces a change of plea hearing Monday after initially pleading not guilty to 12 felony counts. An FBI investigation uncovered hidden camera recordings of girls ages 6 to 14 changing in a Mississippi gym bathroom in 2017 and 2018. Lawsuits allege he lat…
Forbestechnology61 days ago
Google Detects First Known Use of AI to Help Create a Zero-Day Exploit in Open-Source Tool
Google security researchers identified malicious code with distinct AI characteristics used to target an open-source IT administration tool. The company alerted the vendor and halted a planned mass exploitation operation. Hackers linked to Chinese and North Korean intelligence we…
Wiredtechnology62 days ago
Booking.com Notifies Some Customers of April Data Breach Involving Names, Emails and Booking Details
A Booking.com breach in April 2026 leaked personal and reservation information but no financial data. The company notified affected users of heightened scam risks and reiterated it will never request credit card details or alternative payments. Reservation hijacking scams, which…
Benzingaai63 days ago
IMF Reports AI Increasing Cyberattacks on Financial Systems
The International Monetary Fund said advanced AI models can dramatically reduce the time and cost to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, outpacing traditional defenses. Barclays CEO called a new AI tool a serious issue for banks. Emerging-market users are increasingly treating…
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