Africa Launches All-Women AI PhD Program
A groundbreaking Africa-Europe collaboration led by CORE AI aims to train 700 African PhDs in AI over the next decade, starting with an all-women cohort in 2025. The objective of a groundbreaking Africa-European partnership is to provide 700 African Doctor of Philosophy (PhDs) with training in artificial intelligence (AI) within the next decade. Nevertheless, the […]
US Court Reopens AT&T $24M SIM Swap Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals reopened a case against AT&T over a 2018 SIM swap that led to the theft of $24 million in cryptocurrency. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reopened a case against AT&T, an American multinational telecommunications company. This company’s employees were responsible for enabling a Subscriber […]
US Imposes New Sanctions on Russia-Based Evil Corp
The U.S. Treasury, in coordination with the UK and Australia, sanctioned seven members and two entities linked to Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp. Continuing its efforts to combat cybercriminals, the United States Treasury has sanctioned Russia’s Evil Corp members in partnership with the United Kingdom and Australia. The group is notorious for deploying Dridex malware […]
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Crypto Heist and Cyber Intrusion
A 21-year-old from Indiana pleaded guilty to a cyber intrusion scheme, stealing over $37 million in cryptocurrency and personal data. In a massive scheme that targeted hundreds of victims, a 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cryptocurrency larceny and cyber intrusion. His actions included stealing confidential data and cryptocurrency valued at over $37 million. […]
Uniswap Tops Decentralized Exchanges in Weekly Trading Volume
Decentralized exchanges saw a 24.67% growth in trading volume , reaching $39.99 billion, with Uniswap leading at $10 billion and $1.88 billion in TVL. Trading in decentralized exchanges (DEXs) experienced a substantial surge last week, reaching $39.99 billion. The growing rate of 24.67% this week indicates decentralized finance’s burgeoning popularity. Uniswap maintained its position as […]