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Solana adopts Falcon signatures to counter quantum computing threat, says performance hit manageable
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (269+ words) The Solana Foundation unveiled a plan to shift network security to prepare for quantum computing threats. It aims to pre-empt long-discussed quantum risks while maintaining performance and user experience through a phased transition. Coin Desk, a blockchain media outlet, reported…...
Anthropic's 'Mythos' shifts De Fi security strategy toward continuous audits, real-time response
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (412+ words) Anthropic's new artificial intelligence (AI) model 'Mythos' is changing the security paradigm in the cryptocurrency industry. Security is expanding from a smart contract focus to cover infrastructure across the board. On April 25, blockchain media outlet Coin Desk reported that Mythos…...
New identity verification agency designation process launched; Broadcast Media Communications Commission to start accepting applications in May
18+ hour, 57+ min ago (473+ words) The commission held its fourth meeting of 2026 in writing on April 27. It reported its screening plan for designating new identity verification agencies in 2026 and disclosed the screening schedule and procedures on its website. The commission will accept documents and conduct…...
AI hacking agent Zealot autonomously breaches cloud and steals data without instructions
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (235+ words) Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 has developed a proof-of-concept system called Zealot to test whether AI can autonomously hack cloud environments, Security Week reported on April 23. According to the report, the Unit 42 team tested Zealot in an isolated Google Cloud Platform…...
Quantum computers still not a practical threat to AES-128 symmetric encryption
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (533+ words) Even if quantum computing advances, symmetric-key encryption such as AES-128 is not a realistic target for attacks, a claim said. Cryptography engineer Filippo Valsorda, who maintains the Go programming language's cryptography standard library, said quantum threats should distinguish between public-key…...
MSIT to support HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in easing cybersecurity risks
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (421+ words) South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT said it will work with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to strengthen information security capabilities in the shipbuilding and port industry. The ministry said it signed a memorandum of understanding among KISA and HD…...
LG Uplus handles 870, 000 SIM replacements and updates in a week
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (216+ words) LG Uplus has processed about 870, 000 cases of SIM card updates and free replacements in a week as it rolls out measures for all subscribers amid controversy over the design of its International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI). The company said the…...
April crypto hacking losses top $600 million, worst since February 2025
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (388+ words) Crypto protocol hacking losses have surged this month, bringing decentralised finance (De Fi) security risks back into focus. Be In Crypto, a blockchain media outlet, reported on Sunday that hacking losses have topped $606. 2 million in the first 18 days of April....
KISA to hold free briefing on cryptographic module development consulting on April 28
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (325+ words) The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) will hold a briefing on April 28 at its Seoul office on a "consulting project for developing cryptographic module submissions" to support efforts with the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Intelligence Service…...
XGate wins KCMVP certification for PQC-based crypto module
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (290+ words) XGate said on Tuesday its post-quantum cryptography-based hybrid cryptographic module has received KCMVP certification from South Korea's National Intelligence Service. KCMVP is a state verification scheme for cryptographic performance in security products introduced to the government and public institutions. XGate…...