Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked for $1.5 billion in digital assets, the largest crypto heist in history, compromising its cold wallet security. CEO Ben Zhou assured users that all other cold wallets are secure, with withdrawals operating normally. The theft, primarily in ether, was traced by blockchain analysis firms to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored hacker collective known for laundering funds and targeting crypto platforms, prompting a rush of withdrawals from Bybit.
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The 100-word emergency alert message sent to millions of phones in weeks
An emergency alert system will be tested on September 7 at 3 PM in the UK, sending high-pitched alarms to 87 million mobile devices to ensure the system's functionality. This nationwide drill aims to prepare the public for real emergencies and raise awareness, particularly among vulnerable groups, about the alerts' importance in life-threatening situations. Want More Context? 🔎
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