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In the crypto custody space, Zodia Custody is navigating a leadership transition. CEO Julian Sawyer is stepping back from the chief executive role and moving into a strategic adviser position, walking away from what had been a planned move to lead Zodia Solutions. The shift raises quiet questions about direction and momentum at the firm.
On the security front, researchers at Zimperium have uncovered a particularly nasty piece of Android malware called Mantax Otax. What makes it stand out is the combination — it functions as an infostealer, a remote access tool, a backdoor, and ransomware all at once. It spreads through third-party app stores and phishing, and once inside a device it steals data, enables remote monitoring, then encrypts files and demands payment.
And in gaming, Grand Theft Auto six is already making history before it even launches. Rockstar's trailer claimed a Guinness World Record as the most-viewed game trailer in twenty four hours, and records officials say they are keeping a close eye on launch day numbers. Few entertainment releases generate this kind of coordinated global attention.
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