ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, cybersecurity solution provider Check Point Research has discovered a new malware called Styx Stealer. This malware can steal a large amount of data through a mechanism known as "cutting," including cryptocurrency.The malware can be rented for free on the developer's website, and because it relies on a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender that was patched last year, Windows users with the latest operating systems will not be affected by this malware.Check Point Research identified eight wallets that are believed to belong to the Turkish Styx Stealer developer, who received approximately $9,500 in cryptocurrency as payment during the first two months of the malware's operation. Styx Stealer was launched in April, charging $75 per month and $350 for a lifetime subscription.

ChainCatcher news, according to Microsoft's official page, a serious security vulnerability has recently been disclosed in the Windows system, identified as CVE-2024-38063. This vulnerability affects all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 11, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server. The CVSS3.1 score for the vulnerability is 9.8, categorized as "critical." Attackers can remotely compromise devices and execute arbitrary code through specially crafted IPv6 packets. The vulnerability exists in the TCP/IP network stack of Windows and is a serious remote code execution flaw. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability and execute code remotely by repeatedly sending specially crafted IPv6 packets to Windows devices, without requiring user interaction or authentication. Microsoft strongly recommends that all users update to the latest version of Windows as soon as possible. Microsoft is releasing related patches to fix this vulnerability, and disabling IPv6 can temporarily prevent the exploitation of the vulnerability.

ChainCatcher news, Vitalik Buterin believes that Linux is the perfect solution to the Windows operating system problems faced by Musk, as Linux is open source. He invited Musk to join the desktop Linux community.It is reported that Linux is an operating system that was first released in 1991 and is currently very popular. The source code of open source software is available for anyone to view, modify, and improve. Some have praised Buterin for promoting open source software, while others have pointed out that Linux may not be suitable for Musk's needs.

ChainCatcher message, according to community reports, several members of the crypto community have reported that their private keys have been stolen, with speculation suggesting that this situation is due to the use of the Bit Finger browser.In response, the official Bit Finger browser stated in the community that certain versions of WPS For Windows have a remote code execution vulnerability, which attackers can exploit to execute arbitrary code on the victim's target host, taking control of the host, etc.Currently known affected versions include WPS Office 2023 Personal Edition below 12.1.0.15120 (inclusive), and WPS Office Institutional Editions (such as Professional Edition, Professional Enhanced Edition) below 11.8.2.12055 (inclusive).This vulnerability is relatively easy to trigger, and users may have already been attacked by hackers after clicking on unknown links.

ChainCatcher message, the PeckShield monitoring indicates that the Poly Network attacker has exchanged approximately 2 million DOWS for about 5.3 ETH, and transferred it to a new address starting with 0x4F2E. In addition, the address starting with 0x4F2E received 2 million DOWS transferred from the PolyNetwork Exploiter3 address. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Bank of America (BAC) stated in a research report on Friday that the rally in risk assets continues, but since early May, the performance of digital assets has lagged behind the Nasdaq stock index by 24%, despite a 52% increase since the beginning of the year.Analysts Alkesh Shah and Andrew Moss believe, "Due to regulatory uncertainty caused by the SEC's enforcement actions, which have put pressure on token prices, sentiment around digital assets remains poor," and added, "Digital asset trading platforms are just a part of a broader ecosystem."Bank of America noted that excessive focus on regulatory hurdles, the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S., and illegal activities "cast a shadow over the rapid development and integration of distributed ledger and blockchain technology infrastructure." The bank also stated that it expects blockchain infrastructure and tokenization to transform financial and non-financial infrastructure and markets in the next five to ten years. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Windows media classic player Winamp has announced the release of a new version V 5.9.1, which will support music NFTs on the Ethereum and Polygon chains. Music enthusiasts can link their Metamask wallets to Winamp through Brave, Chrome, or Firefox browsers, supporting audio and video files based on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains that adhere to the ERC-721 and ERC-1155 standards. (source link)