Blogs

Below are blogs that I've written on topics covering blockchain technologies and cybersecurity. I look into how these technological advancements will change our lives today and what it means for all of us in the future.

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Unknown Crypto Whale Moves $300 Million into BTC

Michael Paulyn

3 days ago
1 min

Unknown Crypto Whale Moves $300 Million into BTC

Recently, an unknown crypto whale (someone who holds vast amounts of wealth in the form of cryptocurrency) just moved $319,120,100 in Bitcoin, transferring the funds to an unknown wallet. This particular wallet received a total sum of 55,688 Bitcoin and currently has an entire worth of $482,863,640. Ki Young, CryptoQuant CEO, sheds some light on this and states, “when fear hits the BTC market, whales are active in exchanges for various reasons. The uptick in June this year se

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In The News: Apple Announces New Security Updates for Devices, Remedying Dozens of Weak Points

Michael Paulyn

4 days ago
1 min

In The News: Apple Announces New Security Updates for Devices, Remedying Dozens of Weak Points

Recently, Apple announced new security updates remedying issues with iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, operating systems have dozens of weak points, making them vulnerable to being hacked. This statement also covered 37 vulnerabilities ranging from multiple components in iOS and macOS that span from privilege escalation to arbitrary code execution and information disclosure to denial-of-service (DDoS). Hungry for more? Join me each week, where I'll break down complex top

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New Release by BNB Chain, Acts as New Tool to Locate Fraudulent Projects and Scams

Michael Paulyn

5 days ago
1 min

New Release by BNB Chain, Acts as New Tool to Locate Fraudulent Projects and Scams

Binance, the renowned crypto exchange, has released a cutting-edge smart contract-enabled blockchain that locates crypto scams and fraudulent scams. A newly released statement by Binance, "DappBay is a DApp hub on the BNB Chain ecosystem that offers users the necessary tools to navigate the space more safely." The statement also shares that "DappBay features an easy-to-use contract risk scanning tool, Red Alarm, which identifies potential high-risk projects to help users prot

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FBI Recovers Over $500,000 In Ransomware Payments and Crypto from N. Korean Hackers

Michael Paulyn

7 days ago
1 min

FBI Recovers Over $500,000 In Ransomware Payments and Crypto from N. Korean Hackers

The United States Department of Justice announced they’ve recovered over $500k worth of Bitcoin from North Korean-sponsored hackers using ransomware dubbed “Maui.” The DoJ stated that "the seized funds include ransoms paid by healthcare providers in Kansas and Colorado." Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen explains that "reporting cyber incidents to law enforcement and cooperating with investigations not only protects the United States, it is also good business. The reim

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CFTC Getting Ready to Regulate Crypto, Says Chairperson

Michael Paulyn

Sep 19
1 min

CFTC Getting Ready to Regulate Crypto, Says Chairperson

In a surprising turn of events, Rostin Benham, Head Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, stated that the CFTC is now looking at how to regulate crypto better. Benham stressed that the CTFC has the necessary skills and expertise to regulate the digital asset commodity market properly. Benham spoke in front of the US Senate, saying "the volatility in the market, and its impact on retail customers – which may only worsen under current macroeconomic conditions – emp

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In the News: Uber Says No Sensitive Data Leaked in Latest Breach

Michael Paulyn

Sep 18
1 min

In the News: Uber Says No Sensitive Data Leaked in Latest Breach

Recently, Uber shared an update stating that they found no evidence that any private user data was leaked from its computer system. Uber company spokesperson states, "we have no evidence that the incident involved access to sensitive user data (like trip history). All our services, including Uber, Uber Eats, Uber Freight, and the Uber Driver app, are operational." However, what seems to be uncertain is if any additional information was stolen or how long the cybercriminals we

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Coin Bureau's Prediction on the Latest Ethereum Merge

Michael Paulyn

Sep 18
1 min

Coin Bureau's Prediction on the Latest Ethereum Merge

Before I say anything else, this huge Ethereum merge is essentially an upgrade to its blockchain, which enables it to handle new technologies such as NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Recently, the ever-popular Coin Bureau analyst, known as Guy, is telling his over 2 million followers that this new Ethereum upgrade could probably help to ignite some final rallies, nicely capping off this year. Here Guy states, "I think we are pretty likely to see an ETH merge this year; that's base

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SaaS Security: It Turns Out Our Devices Are a New Weak Point

Michael Paulyn

Sep 15
1 min

SaaS Security: It Turns Out Our Devices Are a New Weak Point

Recently, it's come to light that hackers have found a new way to infiltrate a company's network through mobile devices. By employees using their phones or computers to get their job done, cybercriminals are also finding new ways to get their job done; through misconfigurations used as entry points. If a device isn't updated or doesn't have the proper security protection, it can quickly put an entire organization at risk of being attacked. With that comes a rise in Endpoint (

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In the News: Square Enix, Newest Gamin Giant to Join Oasys in Developing Blockchain Games

Michael Paulyn

Sep 12
1 min

In the News: Square Enix, Newest Gamin Giant to Join Oasys in Developing Blockchain Games

As of today, Square Enix, a renowned Japanese game development firm, has announced it's joining the blockchain gaming start-up Oasys. This partnership primarily focuses on delivering a premium user experience that could potentially shape the blockchain gaming industry for years. Square Enix, responsible for delivering over 173 million Final Fantasy games, is a world-class entertainment company looking to claim the top spot in the video game industry. Daiki Moriyama, Director

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With the help of Evilnum Malware, Hackers can Easily Target Crypto Platforms

Michael Paulyn

Sep 11
1 min

With the help of Evilnum Malware, Hackers can Easily Target Crypto Platforms

The Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) system was able to track down Evilnum, which has shown vital signs of activity focused on European financial institutes. Targets were companies that worked as foreign exchanges, cryptocurrency platforms, and decentralized finance (DeFi), all beginning in late 2021. The security agency Proofpoint states, "Evilnum is a backdoor that can be used for data theft or to load additional payloads. The malware includes multiple interesting component

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Issues withWeb3 Security and How to Tackle Them

Michael Paulyn

Sep 10
1 min

Issues withWeb3 Security and How to Tackle Them

As Web3 will take over the current version of the internet, this model uses decentralized protocols deployed on the blockchain and completed by applications known as smart contracts. With strong ties to the cryptocurrency sector using DeFi and the NFT market, web3 will change the world wide web in more than one way. As every interaction will involve spending some crypto, blockchain miners and validators will profit from processing every transaction completed on web3. The prob

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Russians Hack Broadcasting Hilarious Fake News About Zelenskyy's Health

Michael Paulyn

Sep 9
1 min

Russians Hack Broadcasting Hilarious Fake News About Zelenskyy's Health

Recently, a local Ukrainian radio, TVAR Media, was the victim of a Russian cyberattack, where a hilarious fake message about President Zelenskyy was in poor health. The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP) shared a statement reading," cybercriminals spread information that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is allegedly in intensive care, and his duties are performed by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan St

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3 Tips the Music Industry can Use to Help Lower NFT Speculation

Michael Paulyn

Sep 5
2 min

3 Tips the Music Industry can Use to Help Lower NFT Speculation

The NFT market has gone from soaring high to almost crashing and burning effectively in a very short period. As NFT investors look to make a quick return on their digital assets, this drive to expect massive growth is causing over-speculation on asset value. For most NFTs, the average value has gone down by 75% or more in just a few months; with prices plunging, many investors are losing faith in this trend that's turned some into overnight millionaires. A key reason for this

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The CISA Increase Catalog of New Vulnerabilities with 10 New Items

Michael Paulyn

Sep 4
1 min

The CISA Increase Catalog of New Vulnerabilities with 10 New Items

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that it has added ten new active vulnerabilities to the "Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog,"; most of which appear to be affecting industrial automation software from Delta Electronics. This particular issue, which is identified as CVE-2021-38406 (CVSS score: 7.8), heavily impacts DOPSoft 2 versions 2.00.07 and prior versions, which could result in arbitrary code execution. Fur

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Michael Paulyn

Sep 3
1 min

Part 3: What Is Proof-of-Stake (PoS)?

Due to consensus mechanisms, blockchain technologies can carry out transactions, validate, and synchronize data. Even though each method has benefits and drawbacks, these all have been proven to be efficient in keeping a blockchain. The two algorithms, however, employ distinct methodologies. Block developers are recognized as validators in a PoS system. A validator analyzes transactions, verifies activity, casts their votes on conclusions, and keeps records. These creators in

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Using a New Linux Malware Framework, Attackers can Secretly Install Rootkits

Michael Paulyn

Sep 1
2 min

Using a New Linux Malware Framework, Attackers can Secretly Install Rootkits

A never-before-seen Linux malware virus that can set up rootkits and has a modular approach has received the nickname "Swiss Army Knife." This newly discovered Linux threat, dubbed as Lightning Framework by Intezer, is one of the most sophisticated frameworks created for targeting Linux systems because it is equipped with a multitude of capabilities. In a new report by Intezer researcher Ryan Robinson, "the framework offers both passive and active capabilities for communicati

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UNITBOX - The Pioneering Rent2Earn Collateral-Free Protocol Based on the Revenue Sharing Model

Michael Paulyn

Aug 29
2 min

UNITBOX - The Pioneering Rent2Earn Collateral-Free Protocol Based on the Revenue Sharing Model

A Short Back Story As a platform leading the way for "Rent-To-Earn," UNITBOX is revolutionizing what it means for users to hold on to NFTs. While UNITBOX's main objective is to help lower barriers for start-ups looking to enter the blockchain gaming scene, UNITBOX DAO is also working on improving productivity conditions for the wider gaming industry. What makes UNITBOX, so incredibly unique is how this cutting-edge platform allows DeFi stakeholders to work together and make s

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Michael Paulyn

Aug 28
1 min

Quick Snapshot: What is Python?

Python has taken the tech world by storm as one of the most popular coding languages. With a range of versatility that extends from machine learning applications to building websites and software testing, Python is one beginner-friendly programming language to learn. What Is Python? Python is one of the premier programming languages in tech. Python's versatility and ability to act as a general-purpose coding language make it the workhorse for most projects. On top of being us

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Study Shows the Most Googled Question in the Blockchain Space: "What is Cryptocurrency?"

Michael Paulyn

Aug 27
1 min

Study Shows the Most Googled Question in the Blockchain Space: "What is Cryptocurrency?"

Recent trends show that cryptocurrency is already beginning to revolutionize the personal finance world; a study by Crypto Wallet found that one of the most popular questions Googled about this area is "what is cryptocurrency?" In this report, Crypto Wallet reports that "What is cryptocurrency is by far the most asked question, with 121,000 average monthly searches, followed by "what is crypto" with 31,000 average monthly searches, for a total of 152,000 searches each month m

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Warning from FBI: Watch Out for Fake Crypto Apps Looking to Steal Millions from Investors

Michael Paulyn

Aug 25
1 min

Warning from FBI: Watch Out for Fake Crypto Apps Looking to Steal Millions from Investors

The FBI has recently released a strong warning that there's a growing trend among cybercriminals developing fake crypto-themed apps with the hopes of stealing millions from investors. In this statement, the FBI explains they have "observed cybercriminals contacting U.S. investors, fraudulently claiming to offer legitimate cryptocurrency investment services, and convincing investors to download fraudulent mobile apps, which the cybercriminals have used with increasing success

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