Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum More than 1,000 bitcoin, worth around $70 million, were drained from 1,196 Coldcard wallets in a 41-minute span on July 30. Galaxy Research says a firmware flaw made seed phrases enumerable, allowing attackers to reconstruct private keys without touching the devices. Investigators are tracing the attacker through blockchain data provider logs, while security firms warn more wallets could be at risk. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum An attacker exploited a flaw in Coldcard hardware wallet key generation to steal roughly 594 bitcoin, worth $38 million, from about 500 single-signature wallets in under 30 minutes. The vulnerability, introduced in firmware 4.0.0, caused devices to fall back to predictable software-based key generation. Coinkite has warned affected users, while newer models appear safe. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Aave has proposed exiting six blockchains that together hold about $98 million in deposits and generate under $5,000 in quarterly revenue each. The affected networks are Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos, some of which have seen deposits fall more than 90%. The plan also retires 50 asset markets and aims to reduce costs and risk exposure. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Ethereum Foundation underwent a dramatic restructuring this year, including leadership departures, layoffs, and a new CROPS mandate. EthLabs, Ethereum Systems, and Ethereum Institutional spun out as separate entities. Still, Ethereum shipped the Fusaka upgrade and saw over $11.23B in US spot ETF inflows. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Bank of America has announced plans to acquire MDSec Consulting Limited, a UK-based information security consultancy known for penetration testing and red teaming. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2026, will bring about 65 cybersecurity specialists into the bank’s global cyber defence operations. MDSec's expertise will complement Bank of America's existing tech hub in Chester, England. The acquisition underscores the bank's continued investment in advanced security capabilities. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum QLED and OLED are entirely different TV technologies, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. OLED offers perfect black levels and superior contrast, while QLED and LCD sets can get brighter and are often cheaper in large sizes. This explainer breaks down the differences in picture quality, sizes, burn-in risk, and future trends to help you decide. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Your Gmail storage is shared with Drive and Photos, so it fills up fast. POP3 support is ending soon, but you can still move all old messages to a new archive account. Follow this guide to free up your 15GB before the option disappears. No need to pay for extra storage or delete precious memories. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Parents claiming the child tax credit can cut their tax bill by up to $2,000 per dependent child. However, those eligible for the refundable additional child tax credit may face a waiting period for their refund. The IRS withholds these refunds until mid-February as an anti-fraud measure, with most direct-deposit filers receiving money by early March. Here’s what families should know before filing. View more
Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum We tested dozens of VPNs to find the best options for every need. NordVPN takes the top spot overall, while ExpressVPN is the runner-up. Surfshark offers the best value, Proton VPN has the best free plan, and Mullvad wins on privacy. CyberGhost is ideal for travelers with its vast server network. View more
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