Record Coupang fine, attack on Claude Code users, and other cybersecurity news
We compiled the week's most important cybersecurity news. Microsoft disabled dozens of GitHub repositories after an attack on Claude Code users. Hacktivists targeted users in Ukraine via a WinRAR vulnerability. OpenClaw failed phishing tests. A disgruntled researcher continued a “war” with Microsoft after patches for earlier vulnerabilities. Microsoft disabled dozens of GitHub repositories after attack on Claude Code users Microsoft temporarily restricted access to dozens of its open-source repositories on GitHub after malware was inserted into code. Researchers at Cloudsmith and OpenSourceMalware reported the Miasma campaign. At least 70 projects were affected, many of them related to the Azure platform. These included repositories with tools developers use in AI coding applications, including Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and VS Code. According to the researchers, the malware targeted the theft of passwords and other sensitive credentials. It triggered when users opened the compromised tools. Cloudsmith recommended the following defensive measures: immediately change SSH keys, GitHub tokens, passwords for cloud services (Azure/GCP), and access to automated build systems; look for hidden processes in code editors (VS Code), unknown AI utilities, and new unexplained folders (repositories) in the company’s GitHub; going forward, avoid downloading updates for third-party libraries from the internet. Create an approved software list and keep an inventory. Microsoft spokesperson Ben Hope told TechCrunch the company temporarily removed some repositories to review potentially malicious content. Some have already been restored. Hacktivists targeted users in Ukraine via a WinRAR vulnerability Hacktivists from SHADOW-EARTH-066 (UAC-0226) and Gamaredon attacked Ukrainian government agencies through a vulnerability in the WinRAR archiver, according to Trend Micro and Sekoia researchers. A directory traversal flaw allows attackers, during archive extraction, to stealthily save malicious files outside the target folder—directly into startup. An example lure document used to create urgency and force interaction. Source: Trend Micro. According to the researchers, the infection chains work as follows: SHADOW-EARTH-066. Uses archives with fake PDF documents to silently install the GIFTEDCROOK infostealer. The program steals passwords from browsers and targeted documents. Notably, due to blocks in Russia, the hackers stopped using Telegram for data exfiltration and switched to their own servers; Gamaredon. The group, linked to the FSB, uses the exploit “at industrial scale.” Its multi-stage attack deploys loaders that deliver the GammaWorm worm (spreads via infected USB drives) and the GammaSteel stealer (uploads stolen files to AWS). Experts note that deep integration of an outdated WinRAR version into day-to-day operations at organizations in Ukraine makes it an ideal entry point for hacking campaigns. OpenClaw failed phishing tests Varonis researchers evaluated OpenClaw as an AI agent for email and concluded the system is vulnerable to techniques typically used against humans. They simulated four phishing attacks and tested the agent in two configurations. For the tests, OpenClaw was connected to Gmail, browser tools, the Google Workspace API, and a set of synthetic internal data. The framework was tested on Google Gemini 3.1 Pro and OpenAI GPT-5.4 in standard and “strict” modes with separate instructions for identity verification and anti-phishing procedures. Source: Varonis. Phishing simulations: impersonation of a team lead requesting access to a test environment during a supposed production incident. OpenClaw found and sent AWS IAM keys, database credentials, and SSH access details to an external Gmail address; a request to export client data under the pretext of working remotely on a presentation. The agent extracted and sent a CRM export containing client records, contact information, contract details, and revenue data without verifying the sender’s identity; the AI system received a fake gift card email containing a phishing link. In the standard configuration, the agent visited the phishing site and attempted to redeem the gift card using fabricated credentials before eventually recognizing the page as malicious. The strict configuration blocked the attack immediately; researchers created a malicious Google OAuth app disguised as a time-tracking platform. OpenClaw verified the OAuth authorization process, analyzed the destination, flagged the app as suspicious, and denied access. Disgruntled researcher continues “war” with Microsoft after patches for previous bugs A cybersecurity researcher using the alias Nightmare Eclipse disclosed a new 0-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender, dubbed RoguePlanet. The exploit allows attackers to escalate privileges to the SYSTEM level and execute arbitrary code even on fully updated machines running Windows 10 and Windows 11. The incident was a continuation of a public dispute between the hacker and the tech giant. Back in April, Nightmare Eclipse promised to publish zero-day vulnerabilities after each patch released by Microsoft engineers. The June update closed several of his previous findings (GreenPlasma, MiniPlasma, and YellowKey), prompting the immediate release of RoguePlanet. ThreatLocker cybersecurity specialists told BleepingComputer they successfully reproduced the attack in their own testing. They confirmed the exploit works on fully updated Windows 11 systems with patch KB5094126 installed. South Korean tech giant fined $400 million over data breach South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed a record fine of 624.6 billion won (about $409 million) on tech giant Coupang after a large-scale data leak. According to the regulator, insufficient security measures—including issues with authentication key management and access control—exposed the personal data of about 37.55 million people. Subsidiary Coupang Fulfillment Service was separately fined 248 million won for the unlawful collection, use, and processing of customers’ personal and sensitive data. PIPC also pointed to violations of data destruction and breach notification requirements, as well as interference with the work of an independent data protection officer and obstruction of the investigation. The breach occurred in June 2025 but was discovered only in November. A month later, Coupang said 33.7 million accounts were compromised. According to law enforcement, the main suspect is a 43-year-old Chinese national who worked in the company’s IT division in 2022–2024. Also on ForkLog: Eurojust shut down the AudiA6 crypto service. Anthropic CEO called for tighter oversight of AI models. Meta removed the facial recognition feature from its smart glasses after a scandal. The Raydium liquidity pool suffered a $1.34 million hack. The Humanity Protocol token plunged after a $31 million hack. Yuga Labs saved NFTs worth $500,000. What to read this weekend? ForkLog examined how Strategy’s business model works, why critics call it a pyramid scheme, and why supporters see it as an example of effective risk management.
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Jame ends consecutive IEM major appearances after latest event
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Cristiano Ronaldo heads to the US for the 2026 World Cup, and his crypto footprint is coming with him
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James McDonald nominated to replace Jay Clayton as US Attorney for SDNY
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Anthropic Suspends Fable 5 and Mythos 5 After US Government Issues Export Control Directive
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Brazil starts Vinicius Junior in World Cup opener against Morocco
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Team Spirit forces overtime on Mirage but falls 3-0 to Vitality in IEM Rio grand final
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Iran Denies Sunday Signing as Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘Open to All’ Tomorrow
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Anthropic’s Secret AI Model Mythos Audits Entire Zcash Protocol, Finds No New Bugs
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Over 60 crypto CEOs rally behind BRCA in push to protect non-custodial developers
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Jensen Huang warns energy needs for computing may rise 1,000X
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Switzerland scores controversial goal amid offside debate
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Global central banks assess Iran war’s impact on inflation and growth
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James McDonald to replace Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Southern District of New York
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William Saliba returns to training with France national team ahead of 2026 World Cup
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MSTR Bears Crushed: Why Strategy’s Bitcoin Balance Sheet Is Built to Outlast Any Bear Market
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EDG’s ZmjjKK claims 2024 world champion title after FUT match
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PSG declares Bradley Barcola untouchable, but the situation is more complicated than it sounds
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MetaMask reports connectivity disruption across multiple blockchain networks
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Neymar arrives in the US with Brazil squad for World Cup preparation
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FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off crypto’s biggest sports marketing push yet
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Leon Goretzka prioritizes European clubs over MLS offers
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Iran-US memorandum of understanding moves closer to signing amid mediation efforts
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Venice token rises as US ban on Anthropic’s Fable 5 boosts permissionless AI pitch
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9z completes comeback to defeat Spirit on Overpass at IEM Cologne Major
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World Cup 2026 kicks off with Brazil vs Morocco as Kraken becomes first-ever crypto exchange sponsor
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Bayern Munich explores Marcus Rashford deal but pivots amid wage concerns
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Marcus Rashford trains with England ahead of World Cup 2026 in Miami
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Xi Lai Gaming defeats G2 Esports to face EDward Gaming at VCT Masters London
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Switzerland takes lead against Qatar with Embolo penalty at 2026 World Cup
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Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams fit for Spain’s World Cup opener as fan token market stays flat
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Kraken becomes FIFA’s first crypto exchange partner as 2026 World Cup kicks off
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Bitcoin treasury stock volume collapses 49% to $17B daily average
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Adr banned from coaching Legacy at IEM Cologne Major 2026
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FURIA qualifies for playoffs with flawless 3-0 record, reigniting crypto prediction market activity
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Everyone Is Getting Hilariously Rich and You’re Not — Week In Review
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Bitcoin Trader Says Cycle Tops And Bottoms Match Exact Day Counts
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Captain Çağlar Söyüncü sparks controversy ahead of Türkiye’s World Cup opener
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Trump names James M. McDonald as US Attorney for Southern District of New York
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SpaceX IPO raises valuation to $2T, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
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Kelly Cates to lead BBC broadcast of Scotland’s first World Cup match in 28 years
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Granit Xhaka focused ahead of fourth World Cup appearance
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England Three Lions arrive in Kansas City for 2026 World Cup
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TAO Price Surges Over 24% in Single Session as Bittensor Reclaims Key Support
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Israeli cabinet convenes to discuss US-Iran nuclear deal as virtual signing looms
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Italy raises crypto capital gains tax to 33% effective January 1, 2026
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Matan Grinberg: Value accrual in tech is time-dependent, the US lacks frontier open models, and outsourcing AI development can enhance efficiency | 20VC
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IEM: YEKINDAR tops scoreboard on Overpass at IEM Kraków 2026
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Coinbase report flags Bitcoin cold wallets exposed to quantum risks
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Uniswap Tokenized Securities Go Live, Bringing SpaceX, Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA Onchain
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Blackrock’s IBIT Leads $86 Million Bitcoin ETF Inflow as Ethereum Funds Extend Outflow Streak
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40x Claude Max Value Shows Why Heavy Crypto Coders Are Getting a Rare Deal
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2026 World Cup language ban sparks controversy as crypto fan tokens face their own inclusion test
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US restrictions on Anthropic models could trigger global AI arms race
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Israel’s mini-ministerial council to convene as US-Iran deal takes shape
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EDward Gaming appoints Pep ‘Autumn’ Guardiola as head coach
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Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant reconnects to grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire ends 30-day blackout
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Trump announces US-Iran deal set for signing on Sunday
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Ralf Rangnick signs long-term deal with Austria until June 2028
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G2 Esports sweeps Xi Lai Gaming at Valorant Masters London as crypto-esports sponsorship cools
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US Justice Department clears Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
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Team Vitality defeats MOUZ to improve to 2-1 in Stage 3 of IEM Cologne Major 2026
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2026 World Cup Group F kicks off with Netherlands vs Japan, and crypto is finally on the pitch
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Keir Starmer and Trump discuss coordinated efforts to end Iran conflict
The potential resolution of the Iran conflict could stabilize global energy markets, but uncertainties in execution may still pose risks. The post Keir Starmer and Trump discuss coordinated efforts to end Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Will BTC Rocket if Trump Delivers on His Iran Deal Promise This Sunday?
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Traders bet big as record $90B flows through high-risk leveraged ETFs in a single day
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Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara becomes self-made billionaire
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Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT opens World Cup with 4-1 rout of Paraguay
Balogun's historic performance boosts USMNT's confidence, potentially reshaping their World Cup trajectory and inspiring future generations. The post Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT opens World Cup with 4-1 rout of Paraguay appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Claude Fable 5 Puts 25% Odds on Bitcoin Reaching $95K by Year-End 2026
At the time of writing, bitcoin is trading at $63,440, reflecting a modest 2.9% gain over the past week. With BTC navigating a period of consolidation and Anthropic unveiling its new Mythos-based model Fable, we decided to consult Fable alongside several other leading artificial intelligence (AI) models to forecast bitcoin’s next potential price move. Earlier […]
XRP ETF Inflows Hold Steady for Five Weeks as Price Tests Key Support Zone
TLDR: XRP ETF inflows reached $10.68M in the latest week, marking five consecutive weeks of positive flows. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF products recorded negative flows during the same five-week period. XRP price sits near $1.15, with analysts watching the $0.70–$0.90 range as a potential support floor. EMAs at $1.45 and $1.78 must be reclaimed before [...] The post XRP ETF Inflows Hold Steady for Five Weeks as Price Tests Key Support Zone appeared first on Blockonomi.
Google develops Skills Marketplace for Gemini Business and Enterprise
Google's Skills Marketplace could reshape enterprise AI by standardizing skill sharing, enhancing security, and fostering developer ecosystems. The post Google develops Skills Marketplace for Gemini Business and Enterprise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ticket prices surge for US World Cup games after victory over Paraguay
Dynamic pricing risks empty seats despite demand, challenging FIFA's strategy and highlighting potential blockchain inefficacies in fan engagement. The post Ticket prices surge for US World Cup games after victory over Paraguay appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
How Audited Corporate Balance Sheet Backing Establishes BlockDAG As The Next Big Crypto Coin
The digital asset ecosystem in 2026 is experiencing a significant crisis of confidence regarding unbacked algorithmic valuation structures. Multiple early-stage utility protocols have faced severe capital drawdowns due to a lack of tangible liquidity reserves to support their active market capitalizations. This systemic vulnerability has made corporate transparency and verified financial accountability the most critical [...] The post How Audited Corporate Balance Sheet Backing Establishes BlockDAG As The Next Big Crypto Coin appeared first on Blockonomi.
PJM and FERC face critical decisions on AI-driven electricity demands
AI-driven electricity demands could reshape energy markets, impacting pricing, infrastructure, and investment strategies across sectors. The post PJM and FERC face critical decisions on AI-driven electricity demands appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
World Cup 2026 kicks off with crypto woven into the fabric of the tournament
The integration of blockchain in the 2026 World Cup could revolutionize fan engagement and set a precedent for future global events. The post World Cup 2026 kicks off with crypto woven into the fabric of the tournament appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US-Iran peace talks accelerate after Apache helicopter shootdown, with Bitcoin emerging as unlikely diplomatic tool
Accelerated US-Iran peace talks highlight Bitcoin's role in sanctions evasion, potentially prompting stricter global crypto regulations. The post US-Iran peace talks accelerate after Apache helicopter shootdown, with Bitcoin emerging as unlikely diplomatic tool appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump announces US-Iran peace deal set for Sunday signing
The US-Iran peace deal could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics, impacting global oil markets and influencing investor sentiment worldwide. The post Trump announces US-Iran peace deal set for Sunday signing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Dibu Martínez on track to start against Algeria after finger injury recovery
Martnez's recovery boosts Argentina's World Cup defense and highlights the intersection of sports and crypto through his Zoomex ambassador role. The post Dibu Martínez on track to start against Algeria after finger injury recovery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC’s Recovery May Be a Trap as $51K Risk Lingers
Bitcoin remains under significant selling pressure after losing a major higher-timeframe structure and breaking below several key support levels. While buyers have managed to defend the $60K region for now, both the technical and on-chain pictures suggest that the market is still in a vulnerable phase. A legitimate recovery requires BTC to reclaim several overhead […]
Trump announces Iran deal to open Hormuz Strait to all traffic
The deal's potential to stabilize a critical trade route could influence global energy markets and highlight Bitcoin's sensitivity to geopolitical shifts. The post Trump announces Iran deal to open Hormuz Strait to all traffic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iran to open Strait of Hormuz under new agreement, with crypto toll payments in the mix
Iran's crypto tolls for the Strait of Hormuz could escalate regulatory scrutiny on stablecoins, impacting global energy prices and crypto markets. The post Iran to open Strait of Hormuz under new agreement, with crypto toll payments in the mix appeared first on Crypto Briefing.