Akira, the Bitcoin ransomware, empties the coffers of more than 250 companies for $42 million, according to the FBI
Since March 2023, the Akira ransomware group has targeted more than 250 organizations across North America, Europe and Australia, draining an estimated $42 million in ransom funds, warn leading global cybersecurity agencies. The scale of the threat Akira, the Bitcoin ransomware that has been active for a year, has proven to be a formidable threat […]
Meta Develops Wearables That Read Brain Signals, Says Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hinted that his company is progressing with the development of its first "consumer neural interfaces", non-invasive wearable devices capable of interpreting brain signals to control computers. This technological breakthrough promises to open up new possibilities in augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Neural Wearables coming soon Meta is preparing to bring […]
Ethereum targets $1 billion in annual profits with DeFi
The Ethereum network is generating an annual profit of $1 billion thanks to the DeFi business, which generated revenue of $365 million in the first quarter of 2024. Ethereum revenue growth Ethereum's revenue grew by 155% compared to the first quarter of 2023, reaching a total of $1.17 billion. This represents a 200% increase on […]
Bitcoin fees exceed Ethereum fees before halving
Bitcoin transaction fees have exceeded those of Ethereum for three consecutive days, ahead of Bitcoin's approaching halving. Transaction fees Bitcoin exceed Ethereum Bitcoin transaction fees exceeded those of Ethereum for three consecutive days, with revenues of $7.47 million for Bitcoin versus $7.31 million for Ethereum on April 17. Bitcoin transaction revenues were also higher on […]