OpenAI Announces GPT-4.5: ‘A Giant, Expensive Model’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the release of GPT-4.5, the latest iteration of the company’s flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model. Altman warned that, while this was not a reasoning model and won’t crush benchmarks, it has improved on its previous version in the conversational department. “It is the first model that feels like talking to […] Powered by...
Hackers Using Github to Steal Crypto—Malware Hidden in Open Source
A stealthy malware campaign is hijacking crypto wallets by embedding malicious code in fake open-source projects on Github, tricking developers into executing hidden payloads. Stealthy Malware on Github Is Hijacking Crypto Wallets A recently uncovered cyber campaign known as Gitvenom has been targeting Github users by embedding malicious code within seemingly legitimate open-source projects. Kaspersky […] Powered by...
Feds Take Down 73-Year-Old in $2.4M Crypto Conspiracy—Prison Time Looms
A federal jury in Texas has convicted Randall V. Rule, 73, of laundering cryptocurrency linked to various fraud schemes, including romance scams and real estate fraud. Prosecutors revealed that Rule and co-conspirator Gregory C. Nysewander converted illicit funds into cryptocurrency and funneled them to accounts controlled by domestic and foreign partners. To evade detection, they […] Powered by...
India Seizes $2.8M in Crypto After Raiding 60+ Locations in Gainbitcoin Scam
India’s CBI has seized cryptocurrencies worth approximately $2.8 million in raids across over 60 locations, uncovering key evidence in the Gainbitcoin scam. CBI Seizes Cryptocurrency in Gainbitcoin Scam Raids The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced this week that it has seized cryptocurrencies worth INR 23.94 crores (approximately $2.75 million) and other key evidence following […] Powered by...
House Panel Strikes Down IRS Crypto Rule—DeFi Just Scored a Major Win
A House committee has moved to repeal the IRS’ controversial “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing it would stifle innovation, overwhelm the agency with filings, and disadvantage U.S. crypto users. House Committee Blocks IRS DeFi Broker Rule The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to repeal the Biden Administration’s last-minute “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing that the […] Powered by...
