Theme Cybersecurity

At 10 years old, David Carvalho wrote his very first computer virus. It didn’t steal passwords, nor did it erase hard drives. It simply displayed a terrifying message on the screen: "You have been infected by Sunday. Your hard drive is being formatted." A prank, certainly, but in retrospect, it heralded something much larger: the emergence of a mind that would later advise NATO on cyber warfare and build what could become the most important security infrastructure of the post-quantum era. This journey, from a curious child in rural Portugal to the CEO of Naoris Protocol, is now recounted in a captivating interview on When Shift Happens. Carvalho reveals his personal evolution, but more importantly, why the trust model on the Internet is fundamentally broken, and how he plans to fix it.

Elon Musk keeps redefining the contours of digital communication. With XChat, his new messaging service integrated into platform X (formerly Twitter), he is not only innovating on features. He draws from Bitcoin's DNA to enhance security. The result? A messaging tool that promises to shake up Telegram, Signal, and even WhatsApp.

AI just wanted to help your cryptos. What’s the result? It might just hand them over to hackers... A digital revolution where the assistant becomes the thief.

Data security has never been more essential, and digitalization is becoming an imperative for institutions. It is in this context that Wecan and Solana are announcing a revolutionary strategic partnership. Through the Solana Attestation Service (SAS), they will enable institutions to secure and verify official records such as land, business, and shareholder registries directly on the Solana blockchain. A decisive step towards more reliable and transparent data management.

More than 69,000 Coinbase customers victims of an internal crypto attack. We provide you with all the details in this article!

"BlackRock sounds the quantum alarm: is Bitcoin ready?" This phrase resonates as a major warning for the crypto world. The asset management giant reveals a growing threat: quantum computing. This emerging technology could eventually compromise the cryptography protecting Bitcoin. Despite this warning, Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract record inflows, a sign that confidence remains strong. Meanwhile, Naoris Protocol establishes itself as the native post-quantum response, already deployed to protect Web3 and Web2 infrastructures. This advancement prepares the ecosystem for a future where quantum power will no longer be just a theory but a reality.

Bribed agents, massive data leaks, exposed clients… The crypto exchange Coinbase in the middle of judicial turmoil. Details here!

Long limited to its role as a store of value, Bitcoin is making a decisive breakthrough into DeFi. With the launch of the Peg-BTC (YBTC) token on the Sui network, Bitlayer introduces a "trustless" BitVM bridge that eliminates centralized intermediaries. This initiative marks a notable evolution. BTC becomes a fully usable asset within decentralized protocols, previously dominated by native tokens. A new chapter opens, that of an interoperable, mobile Bitcoin now active in programmable finance.

Encrypted messaging has dealt a fatal blow to the largest illicit market ever created on its platform. Haowang Guarantee, a hub of Chinese organized crime that facilitated $27 billion in dubious transactions, has shut down. A spectacular victory that ironically comes as Telegram staunchly defends its users' privacy against French authorities.

When quantum computers succeed in breaking the encryption algorithms that protect our blockchains, it won’t come as a surprise to everyone. For years, researchers and experts have been warning us: this revolution will be swift. And Web3—meant to ensure trust and security—may suddenly become vulnerable. The infrastructure behind many current chains is not ready. Complex updates, costly migrations, risky forks. That’s where Naoris Protocol comes in, a pioneer of a new paradigm: the Decentralized Post-Quantum Infrastructure, operating deep below all traditional blockchain layers. “Q-Day is closer than you think: here’s how Naoris is preparing your blockchain for the future, with no need for a fork.”

As the adoption of cryptocurrencies accelerates, a study by Binance Research conducted among 30,000 investors in Asia reveals a notable increase in their skills regarding cybersecurity. This report highlights a central paradox: the more widespread the usage, the more technical flaws multiply. Between heightened caution and persistent vulnerabilities, security standards evolve, supported by a community of investors who are increasingly well trained in the issues of cryptocurrency protection.

The CIA discovers that bitcoin tracks better than a double agent: a comical turnaround for a cryptocurrency born against the State, which has become the State's arm. What a flip!

Telegram sent an unequivocal message to its French users this Tuesday, firmly defending the principle of encryption in private messaging. This communication comes after the rejection of a controversial amendment in the National Assembly that aimed to impose "backdoors" in encrypted messaging applications.

As quantum computing threatens to break the foundations of traditional cybersecurity, Naoris Protocol emerges as the essential response to ensure trust and integrity in a rapidly changing digital world. As the world's first post-quantum decentralized infrastructure, Naoris does not simply protect the present: it anticipates the threats of tomorrow.

Durov flies to Dubai, leaving behind French justice. A stroke of genius or the last act before the fall? The crypto world holds its breath.

Trezor believed its vaults were impenetrable, but Ledger blew on the lock. A sealed flaw, a shaken trust, and the crypto security war is back in full swing.

On February 21, 2025, Web3 faced its most devastating hack yet—Bybit, a leading exchange, was hacked for $1.4 billion in ETH and staked ETH, sending shockwaves through the digital asset community. This unprecedented breach exposed a persistent truth: centralized exchanges (CEXs) are the Achilles’ heel in Web3 security.

The crypto industry, once synonymous with financial innovation, is now becoming a prime playground for increasingly sophisticated scams. While 2024 has already been marked by an explosion of digital fraud, Chainalysis sounds the alarm: 2025 could very well be the most lucrative year in history for cybercriminals. Artificial intelligence (AI), once seen as an asset to enhance security, is now becoming a formidable weapon in the hands of fraudsters. Identity falsification, voice impersonation, automation of psychological manipulations... the new strategies of scammers are pushing the boundaries of the possible.

Naoris Protocol, the pioneer of Decentralized Cybersecurity, has launched the world’s first Post-Quantum DePIN Testnet, achieving over 2.5 million transactions and 500,000 users in its first week. This milestone signals a new era in Web3, where users fortify digital environments while earning rewards, and govtech and enterprises ensure data sovereignty with true post-quantum security.

The EU, always quick to unleash paperwork before innovation, will implement its AI Act this Sunday: spectacular bans, imposed transparency, massive sanctions... AI had better watch out.

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) offer numerous opportunities, but they also attract the attention of cybercriminals. Recently, Google's Threat Intelligence department released a report titled "Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI," highlighting attempts by hackers, including government-sponsored groups, to exploit their AI chatbot, Gemini.

When DeepSeek is siphoning the neurons from OpenAI, Microsoft cries foul, and the US Navy barricades its servers. The digital cold war is in full swing.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, recently announced that it will not end its fact-checking program outside the United States. This decision comes after Meta informed the Brazilian government that the removal of this feature would only apply to the United States for the time being.

Less than a week after proclaiming a commitment to freedom of expression, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is accused of censoring links to competing decentralized platforms. According to a report by 404 Media, Facebook removed links leading to Pixelfed, a decentralized competitor to Instagram, labeling them as "spam." What is really going on?

Artificial intelligence is progressing at a rapid pace, making the distinction between humans and machines increasingly difficult. In response to this evolution, Worldcoin, now rebranded as World, aims to establish a universal proof of humanity through a biometric identification system based on iris recognition. The company has just announced that it has surpassed the milestone of 10 million verified users, a benchmark that signifies its massive adoption and fuels growing controversy. Indeed, the project relies on a network of orbs tasked with scanning the users' ocular data to assign them an unforgeable digital identity. According to its creators, this technology would secure digital interactions and ensure that only genuine humans access online services. Nevertheless, several governments and data protection authorities are concerned about the potential pitfalls of this model. Between technological promise and regulatory resistance, Worldcoin is part of a debate on digital identity and personal data governance. Its success or failure could shape the future of online authentication in a world where AI challenges the foundations of digital trust.

The numbers are dizzying, the actions are striking: T3 FCU turns USDT into a nightmare for international fraudsters.

The digital world has become the new battleground for international powers, where each attack can have profound and lasting repercussions. Recently, a major cyberattack struck the systems of the U.S. Treasury, revealing the vulnerability of the technological infrastructures of a state renowned for its defensive capabilities. This incident occurs in the context of intense rivalry between the United States and China, as Washington accuses presumed hackers backed by Beijing of being behind the intrusion. For its part, China firmly rejects these accusations, labeling them as unfounded and denouncing a smear campaign orchestrated by U.S. authorities. More than just a mere digital incident, this case sheds light on the growing geopolitical tensions around cybersecurity and the difficulty of identifying those responsible in an increasingly interconnected world.

A critical security flaw was recently discovered at Tangem, the crypto wallet provider. This vulnerability exposed users' private keys via emails, putting investors' funds at risk. The flaw was uncovered after users reported that their private keys were accessible in email accounts and to Tangem employees.