Right now, most of our online money—Bitcoin, passwords, and banking apps—runs on math problems that are easy one way but nearly impossible the other way. For example, multiplying two huge numbers takes seconds, but splitting them apart takes regular computers billions of years. That’s why hacking lo
AI isn't just changing how we work or learn—it's also making digital crime easier and cheaper. Security experts used to count on hackers needing advanced skills and lots of time to crack systems. Now, AI tools can do the heavy lifting in seconds. Think about it: what took hackers months to achieve c
Museums worldwide have faced a string of bold thefts recently, including a brazen robbery in Italy where thieves took works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in a single night. Experts say these crimes aren’t as clever as movies make them seem—they’re often just quick break-ins with little planning.
A judge told the Trump team to stop work on a new ballroom at the White House, claiming the construction could pose security risks. The administration responded by filing an emergency appeal to undo that ruling, arguing the pause makes the presidential residence “open and exposed. ” The judge’s d
South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol held talks with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday. He asked them to make sure that oil, liquefied natural gas, naphtha, urea and other vital supplies keep moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He also wanted guarantees that Korean
South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol met with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council to ask for steady supplies of oil, LNG, naphtha and other vital resources. He also requested that the Gulf states work to protect Korean ships and crews near the Strait of Hormuz, a route that has become
People who dislike paying monthly for software can now buy a single license of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 for just about $100. The offer replaces the usual $249. 99 price tag with a lifetime subscription that works on both Mac and Windows computers. The bundle includes the familiar tools
A recent expose revealed that the husband of a state governor has been secretly engaging in an extreme fetish involving large fake breasts and tight clothing, a hobby that some claim could compromise national security. The story was first published by a tabloid and has since sparked debate over priv
In the first three months of 2026, hackers walked away with $168 million from DeFi projects—that’s down from $1. 5 billion stolen in the same stretch the year before. The biggest single hit came when someone stole $40 million from Step Finance by getting their hands on a private key. Then on January
Tech companies handling healthcare records often become prime targets for hackers because patient data is so valuable. In a recent incident, a firm that helps hospitals check insurance coverage had its systems compromised, letting cybercriminals steal details for nearly 3. 4 million people. The stol
