# CertiK deploys automated smart contract auditing tool

# CertiK deploys automated smart contract auditing tool

“# CertiK deploys automated smart contract auditing tool ” Security company CertiK announced on Thursday the launch of QuickScan, an automated tool for scanning smart contracts for vulnerabilities. While it will not be a stand-alone tool, the suite is set to improve the analysis performed by the security oracles of CertiK Chain (CTK). QuickScan checks…

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#Trump administration will continue to ‘vigorously’ pursue TikTok ban

#Trump administration will continue to ‘vigorously’ pursue TikTok ban

“#Trump administration will continue to ‘vigorously’ pursue TikTok ban” The US Commerce Department says it will “vigorously defend” a recently blocked executive order from President Trump which would effectively ban TikTok in the United States. A federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction that will stop US officials from restricting the popular video platform’s…

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#FBI warns of imminent ransomware attacks on various hospitals

#FBI warns of imminent ransomware attacks on various hospitals

“#FBI warns of imminent ransomware attacks on various hospitals” BOSTON — Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a wave of data-scrambling extortion attempts against the U.S. healthcare system designed to lock up hospital information systems, which could hurt patient care just as nationwide cases of COVID-19 are spiking. In a joint alert Wednesday, the…

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# Most DEXs are unsafe, alleges new report

# Most DEXs are unsafe, alleges new report

“# Most DEXs are unsafe, alleges new report ” 14 out of 25 decentralized exchanges, or DEXs, scored poorly in terms of cybersecurity according to a recent report.  Source: CER. CER’s criteria included several factors such as whether a DEX underwent security audit, availability of bug bounties, and proper SSL/TLS certificates. CER deemed any score…

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#Louisiana National Guard dispatched to prevent cyberattacks

#Louisiana National Guard dispatched to prevent cyberattacks

“#Louisiana National Guard dispatched to prevent cyberattacks” The Louisiana National Guard was dispatched to stop a series of cyberattacks aimed at government offices across the state in the run-up to the presidential election next month, according to a report. The attacks follow similar ones across Washington state, according to a Reuters report. In Washington, hackers…

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#Texting scams are on the rise: report

#Texting scams are on the rise: report

“#Texting scams are on the rise: report” Scammers are getting serious about texting. Over the past few months, cybercriminals have launched a large-scale “smishing” (SMS-based phishing) campaign, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Digital Shadows. In the samples analyzed by Digital Shadows, the scammers masqueraded as major brands including Amazon, USPS, FedEx, Cash App,…

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