eicker.news ᳇ tech newsAug 22, 2025
The #Russia|n government will require the #statebacked #Max #messenger app to be #preinstalled on all #smartphones and #tablets sold in the country starting 1 September: This move, coupled with restrictions on foreign messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram, aims to increase #surveillance and promote Russian alternatives. https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/21/tech/max-messenger-app-russia-smartphones-intl?eicker.news #tech #media #news
Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia

The Russian government will require the state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets sold in the country, in a move that could increase surveillance of Russian citizens.

CNN
eicker.news ᳇ tech newsAug 20, 2025
#Wyoming has launched the #first #statebacked #stablecoin, the #FrontierStableToken (#FRNT), on seven blockchains. The token, overcollateralised by #cash and #USTreasurys, aims to provide secure and efficient #digitaltransactions. This move solidifies Wyoming’s position as a #leader in #digitalfinance and #blockchain #innovation. https://www.theblock.co/post/367459/wyoming-launches-first-state-backed-stablecoin-on-seven-blockchains?eicker.news #tech #media #news
Wyoming launches first state-backed stablecoin on seven blockchains

The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) will go live on seven blockchains: Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon, and Solana.

The Block
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🇨🇳 Chinese TAG-74 Group Deploys .chm Files for Malware 📂

Chinese state-backed group TAG-74 uses .chm files to deploy customized ReVBShell VBScript backdoors. Targets include South Korea, Japan, and Russia.

Source: Cyber Security News
Tags: #TAG74 #APT #StateBacked #Malware #ReVBShell

Chinese Hackers use .chm files to Hijack Execution Chain and Deploy Malware

A Chinese state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaign, attributed to TAG-74, targeted South Korean academic, political, and government bodies primarily linked to Chinese military intelligence.

Cyber Security News