May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Cybercrime has become industrialized, with AI and automation enabling faster, larger-scale attacks. FortiGuard’s latest Global Threat Landscape Report shows time-to-exploit collapsing from days to hours. Attackers use AI tools for phishing, reconnaissance, and evasion. Ransomware remains a top threat, with over 7,800 victims in 2025.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
As autonomous AI agents become both tools and threats, cybersecurity must shift to identity-based defenses. This article explores the dual-use reality of agentic AI, the risks of tool sprawl, and how identity threat detection offers a unified solution against rogue entities.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Modern cyberattacks target multiple surfaces, from endpoints to cloud platforms. Private sector technology ownership and industrial-scale cybercrime demand public-private coordination. This article explores why governments cannot secure digital infrastructure alone.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Blockchain analytics platform Arkham has released a public map of crypto wallets attributed to Iran's central bank, based on two OFAC-sanctioned Tron addresses. The move follows a $344 million USDT freeze by Tether at US authorities' request. This development highlights the growing use of stablecoins and blockchain networks for sanctions evasion, with broader implications for Iran's crypto footprint and international enforcement.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Tezos launched a testnet prototype called TzEL for quantum-resistant private payments. The system uses post-quantum cryptography and zk-STARK proofs to shield transaction data. It addresses the larger proof sizes via Tezos' Data Availability Layer. The initiative reflects growing industry efforts to prepare for quantum computing risks.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Kraken announced its migration from LayerZero to Chainlink's CCIP for its wrapped Bitcoin and future tokens, citing enterprise-grade security. The move follows the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit in April, which led to a wave of protocols leaving LayerZero. LayerZero has admitted to internal RPC poisoning and DoS attacks during the incident.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Prediction markets are hailed as powerful forecasting tools, but disputes over how to resolve ambiguous events reveal hidden risks. A recent Polymarket controversy over a ceasefire contract highlights how fine-print rules and human interpretation shape outcomes. This article examines the pitfalls for retail users and the challenges of defining truth in decentralized platforms.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Japan’s largest brokerages, including SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities, and Nomura, are racing to introduce crypto investment trusts ahead of regulatory changes expected by 2028. These funds will allow retail investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies through existing securities accounts, bypassing the need for dedicated exchange accounts. The move follows Japan's recent reclassification of crypto as financial instruments and a planned revision of the Investment Trust Act.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over the future of OpenAI reached its closing arguments. Lawyer Molo's presentation was criticized for being disjointed and including a notable gaffe. This article breaks down the key moments and what they mean for the case.
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