cybersecurity

China's Quantum Leap: Crypto Apocalypse or Overblown FUD?

China's Quantum Leap: Crypto Apocalypse or Overblown FUD?

Is this the end of crypto as we know it—thanks to China’s quantum “breakthrough”? Absolutely NOT (yet)! So let’s remove the confusion and breakdown what this really means for your valuable Bitcoin and Ethereum. Because frankly, the internet's reaction is bordering on a collective freak-out, and that's exactly what FUD...

Crypto Scams Evolve: "Psychologically Manipulative" Attacks on the Rise

Crypto Scams Evolve: "Psychologically Manipulative" Attacks on the Rise

Crypto users are falling victim to a wave of attacks that exploit their psychology. Scammers are employing new and never-before-seen tactics to rob victims of their digital assets. Lisa, the operations manager at SlowMist, lives up to her name by sounding the alarm. During the second quarter, she observed a...

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Risks of Darknet Crypto & Indian Security

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Risks of Darknet Crypto & Indian Security

You see the headlines: “NCB Busts Darknet Drug Ring!” “Crypto Seized!” What's the real story? It's not just about drugs and digital money. It's about the insidious erosion of national security and the future of responsible innovation in India. First, we have to peel back the sensationalism and address the...

Is India's Darknet Drug Bust a Crypto Wake-Up Call?

Is India's Darknet Drug Bust a Crypto Wake-Up Call?

The recent NCB takedown of "Ketamelon," India's supposed top-tier darknet drug vendor, isn't just another headline about illicit online activity. This is a bright spotlight on crypto’s double-edged sword and an important opportunity for India to determine how it will approach the regulation of this technology in the future. We...

Crypto's Wild West Needs Sheriffs! Top Recovery Services Save the Day

Crypto's Wild West Needs Sheriffs! Top Recovery Services Save the Day

None of us want that free Wild West, do we? Freedom, opportunity, striking it rich! Let’s be honest: the truth was probably a lot more uncomfortable, dirty, and desolate. Most Americans likely were in the process of being cheated out of their gold. Sound familiar? It better be, because that’s...

Cipher Rescue Chain Leads Crypto Recovery Efforts in 2025

Cipher Rescue Chain Leads Crypto Recovery Efforts in 2025

As the best cryptocurrency recovery service in 2025, Cipher Rescue Chain Crypto has consistently held its high position. The company is truly different, most notably in its deep expertise and client-centric approach. It has equally developed a strong track record of success abroad. In fact, since 2021, scams, hacks and...

Ransomware Payments Decline, Yet Nearly Half of Companies Still Pay Up in 2025

Ransomware Payments Decline, Yet Nearly Half of Companies Still Pay Up in 2025

While ransom demands have gone down, nearly one-in-four organizations still pay ransoms after a data breach. According to our recent Security Week survey, we find ourselves in a paradoxical landscape characterized by security vulnerabilities and attacker ingenuity, which remains rampant. Our findings tell a mixed story about the downward trend...

Ransomware Realities 2025: Why Paying Up Still Makes Cold, Hard Sense

Ransomware Realities 2025: Why Paying Up Still Makes Cold, Hard Sense

Let's be clear: paying ransomware operators feels wrong. Morally, strategically—every fiber of our being says this is wrong. We know the arguments. Instead, we’re rewarding criminals, encouraging further attacks, and creating a never-ending cycle. I get it. You get it. What if the alternative is worse?Business Realities Trump Moral High...

Ransomware in 2025: Why Are Half Still Paying Up?

Ransomware in 2025: Why Are Half Still Paying Up?

Ransomware remains a primary threat, crippling organizations across sectors and geographies, making the ransomware risk and response tee box a very crowded place. Most of us know the dangers and ethical implications of ransom payments. Nevertheless, the vast majority of victims still choose to pay ransoms on their own. This...

Ransomware's Party Isn't Over? 5 Reasons Why We're Still Paying Up

Ransomware's Party Isn't Over? 5 Reasons Why We're Still Paying Up

Okay, picture this: Your grandma, bless her heart, finally figures out TikTok. She’s uploading super cute kitty videos, getting millions of views… and then all of a sudden BAM! Ransomware. Some nefarious weirdo kuchan all her virtual assets, and takes down the whole shebang, asking for Bitcoin to restore Fluffy’s...