Finance
Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has reported a security breach resulting in the loss of $3 million worth of digital assets. The incident involved a self-proclaimed security researcher who identified a critical bug that allowed users to artificially inflate their account balances. Initially, the researcher demonstrated the flaw with a
Entertainment
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, is set to plead guilty to charges of bank fraud and filing a false tax return in a sports betting case. Mizuhara is accused of stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani's account to cover gambling debts,
Business
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed the decision not to announce a PC version of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) during its initial reveal. The game, confirmed for a 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, has not yet been announced for PC, causing frustration
Technology
Google has unveiled a series of security features designed to safeguard Android devices from theft and unauthorized access. One key feature, Theft Detection Lock, leverages artificial intelligence to identify potential theft through sudden movements, such as when a phone is snatched from a user's hand. Upon detecting such
Entertainment
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has confirmed that the highly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI, is set for release in fall 2025. The announcement was made during the company's earnings report for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, where it was also
Politics
An American staff sergeant, who was stationed in South Korea, has been detained in Russia on suspicion of theft. The soldier, who was on personal travel and not on official duty at the time, was taken into custody in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok on May 2. The U.
Business
Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has found itself at the center of controversy following allegations that hackers have leaked 2.5 terabytes of user data. The purported breach was brought to light by a research company, Shinoji Research, which shared links with sample data including thousands of email and password records.
Technology
Hedgey Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform specializing in token infrastructure, has suffered a significant security breach across multiple blockchains, resulting in an estimated total loss of $44.7 million. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in the platform's 'createLockedCampaign' function, which enabled them to authorize large
Science
Travis John Branson, a resident of Washington state, is set to plead guilty to charges related to the killing of approximately 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. The birds were killed for their feathers and body parts, which Branson, alongside co-defendant