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EP 236.5 Deep dive - Unexplainable disappearances and The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending April 1st., 2025
1. What are some recent major cryptocurrency hacks, and how were they carried out?
High-profile crypto breaches include Bybit (~$1.5B), Ronin Network ($625M), and Poly Network ($611M). Attackers exploited vulnerabilities via social engineering (notably in the Bybit case), smart contract flaws, phishing, and targeted blockchain bridges. State-backed groups are increasingly active in this space.
2. How is malware evolving to bypass traditional antivirus tools, and what languages are favored by attackers?
Cybercriminals are turning to languages like Rust and Go to create or recompile malware…
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