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Hackers have been exploiting a bug in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to infect players with a self-spreading malware. The bug was reported to the game's publisher, Activision (ATVI), five years ago but was never fixed. The game was recently taken offline on the gaming platform Steam, owned by Microsoft (MSFT), for investigation. The purpose of the malware, dubbed 'CoDworm' by some antivirus engines, remains unknown.

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July 31, 2023 | 3:32 pm

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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has temporarily halted deposits and withdrawals for Curve (CRYPTO: CRV) due to a significant security exploit. The attack on Curve Finance risked $100 million worth of digital assets and caused CRV's dollar-denominated price to drop by over 15%. The price drop threatened the liquidation of a significant borrowed position on Aave (CRYPTO: AAVE), raising the risk of market-wide contagion. However, an MEV bot operator managed to recover approximately $5.4 million and returned it to Curve Finance.

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July 31, 2023 | 2:39 pm

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WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:WKEY) has announced that its WISeID solution offers a safer digital world by protecting data and privacy. The company emphasizes the control and ownership individuals should have over their digital identities, including biometric data. This comes in response to the recent launch of the WorldCoin project, which exchanges digital coins for iris scans, raising concerns about privacy and data misuse. WISeKey urges all stakeholders to create a safer digital world, ensuring the benefits of advanced technologies without compromising privacy and data security.

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July 31, 2023 | 1:21 pm

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Fortinet has joined the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to advance global cybersecurity skills development. This partnership aims to address the global cybersecurity skills gap and build a robust workforce capable of dealing with emerging cyber threats.

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July 31, 2023 | 1:15 pm

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The Kremlin is reportedly using popular video games like Minecraft, owned by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), and World of Tanks to advance its propaganda among younger audiences. Russian players in Minecraft have recreated battles and captured cities, sharing videos on VKontakte, a popular social media network in Russia. Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, acknowledged these efforts but downplayed their significance. Clint Watts, head of Microsoft's threat analysis team, noted that Russian paramilitary force, the Wagner Group, used platforms like Discord and Steam to promote narratives supporting the Kremlin's views.

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July 31, 2023 | 11:01 am

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Tempur Sealy has identified a cybersecurity event on July 23, 2023, involving some of its IT systems. The company has started the process to bring certain critical IT systems back online and has resumed operations.

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July 31, 2023 | 10:41 am

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has confirmed a bug in its Screen Time parental controls that allows children to bypass time limits set by their parents. The bug, which has been present for several months, affects the Family Sharing system and the Downtime feature. Apple has acknowledged the issue but has not yet provided a solution or a timeline for a fix.

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July 31, 2023 | 9:54 am

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Major cryptocurrencies traded mixed following a security exploit at Curve Finance, putting $100M worth of cryptos at risk. The exploit involved multiple stable pools using Vyper versions 0.2.15, 0.2.16, and 0.3.0. The global crypto market capitalization stands at $1.19 trillion. Analyst Michael Van de Poppe suggests that Bitcoin dominance is approaching a turning point, potentially shifting the spotlight to altcoins. Veteran trader Peter Brandt believes that Bitcoin's correlation with other markets is negligible and that it will be top of the food chain.

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July 31, 2023 | 2:28 am

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The Russian military reported shooting down a Ukrainian missile over the city of Taganrog, causing injuries and damage to buildings. Separately, an explosion occurred at a Rosneft-owned oil refinery in Samara, believed to be caused by a bomb. No serious damage or casualties were reported at the refinery. A suspect has been detained.

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July 28, 2023 | 2:45 pm

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CLEAR has responded to a recent Bloomberg article, stating that it inaccurately portrays the company's security measures and its collaboration with the TSA in maintaining airport safety. CLEAR claims that despite providing reporters with factual information and on-the-record responses that contradict the article's content, Bloomberg chose to ignore these details.

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July 28, 2023 | 1:41 pm