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Cyber Security Headlines
$1.5B Bybit hack, UK E2E pulled, PayPal phishing emails
Feb 24, 2025
A hacker successfully stole nearly $1.5 billion from Bybit's crypto wallet, potentially linked to the infamous Lazarus Group. Apple has faced scrutiny as it pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption in the UK, highlighting tensions between privacy and security. Phishing scams targeting PayPal users have exploited the platform's 'New Address' feature. Meanwhile, innovative tools are being developed to enhance suspicious code detection, and Google has launched quantum-resistant digital signatures to bolster security. The future of AI safety research also raises concerns amid staffing cuts.
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- The Bybit hack, resulting in a theft of nearly $1.5 billion, underscores the persistent vulnerabilities within cryptocurrency security protocols and highlights the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks.
- Apple's decision to withdraw iCloud end-to-end encryption in the UK due to government demands illustrates the ongoing clash between user privacy rights and state surveillance initiatives.
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Massive Crypto Theft from Bybit
An attacker stole over $1.46 billion from Bybit's Ethereum cold wallet, marking the largest hack in cryptocurrency history and nearly doubling the previous record. The attackers executed a complex scheme that altered a wallet transaction, concealing the fraudulent activity behind a legitimate interface while modifying the underlying smart contract logic. According to the crypto fraud investigator ZachXBT, portions of the stolen Ethereum were quickly dispersed across 48 different addresses. Despite this significant incident, Bybit's CEO reassured clients that all other wallets remained secure and that client assets would be fully backed even in the absence of asset recovery.
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