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Singapore authorities are sounding the alarm over a sophisticated crypto job scam on LinkedIn that has drained nearly twelve million dollars from victims. Attackers plant malware during fake coding assessments, harvesting session tokens that bypass multi-factor authentication entirely — a reminder that even careful professionals can be caught off guard by a convincing job offer.
On a broader front, Tim O'Reilly — the man who helped build the publishing infrastructure that AI is now quietly dismantling — is pushing back against the major AI labs. His argument is pointed: the big players are optimizing for capability and control, while ordinary people want something far simpler, more open, and more trustworthy. It's a tension that isn't going away.
And security researchers at Huntress have uncovered a scam targeting Shopify merchants that turns the platform's own notification system against users. Attackers create fake orders and embed fraudulent contact details in shipping addresses, tricking victims into handing over money. The advice is straightforward — verify any refund request through official channels and report suspicious storefronts directly to Shopify.
Stay skeptical out there. Tech Beat out.
