🌙 Tekin Night April 21: Vercel Hack & $290M Crypto Heist

🔒 Vercel Security Breach: Data Breach via AI Tool

In one of the biggest security incidents of 2026, cloud platform Vercel was targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack that resulted in a breach of sensitive data. Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Vercel's AI tool v0 and managed to access sensitive data. The attack, discovered on April 18, 2026, exposed users' personal information, authentication tokens, and private project source codes.

According to published reports, hackers offered the stolen data on dark web forums for $2 million. The data included personal information of over 50,000 users, API tokens, private keys, and commercial project source codes. Vercel immediately invalidated all authentication tokens after discovering the attack and asked users to change their passwords.

This incident shows that AI tools can act as a new weakness in cloud infrastructure. Security experts warn that with the increasing use of AI in cloud services, Prompt Injection and AI Jailbreaking attacks will become a serious threat. Vercel has announced that it is conducting a complete review of its security protocols and has launched a Bug Bounty program with rewards up to $100,000.

💼 Massive Tech Layoffs: 73,200 Jobs Cut for AI Investment

The tech industry witnessed one of the largest waves of layoffs in its history during Q1 2026. Major companies like Meta, Oracle, Disney, and Snap laid off a total of 73,200 employees to secure the budget needed for AI projects. These layoffs represent a major strategic shift in the tech industry where companies are moving resources from traditional sectors to AI.

Meta conducted the largest layoff with 21,000 employees and announced it will transfer these resources to Llama 4 and Reality Labs projects. Oracle also laid off 18,500 employees to focus on AI-based cloud services. Disney downsized its traditional media divisions by laying off 15,200 employees and increased investment in AI-based streaming platforms. Snap also laid off 18,500 employees to fund the development of AI-based AR filters.

These massive layoffs have had a profound impact on the tech job market. Many experienced professionals who worked in traditional sectors are now forced to learn new AI-related skills. Meanwhile, demand for Machine Learning, Data Science, and AI Engineering specialists has increased dramatically. Companies have announced they will launch reskilling programs for existing employees, but experts believe these programs are not sufficient.

🦠 Mirax Malware: Turning Android Phones into Proxies

A new and dangerous malware called Mirax has spread through Meta ads and has infected over 220,000 Android user accounts so far. This malware, discovered by Kaspersky security researchers, turns infected devices into SOCKS5 proxies and uses them for malicious activities. Mirax spread through fake apps advertised on Meta and tricked users into installing them.

Mirax malware spread through fake ads on the Meta platform. These ads promoted apps such as games, optimization tools, and free programs. After clicking on the ad, users were directed to a fake page that looked like the Google Play Store and asked them to download the app. The infected apps used fake certificates and were able to bypass Meta's security filters.

After discovering this attack, Meta removed all suspicious ads and improved its detection systems. Google also announced it is reviewing apps in the Play Store and will remove any suspicious apps. Security experts recommend that Android users should be very careful and only download apps from official sources.

💰 $290M KelpDAO Heist by North Korea

In one of the biggest crypto heists of 2026, the Lazarus hacking group affiliated with North Korea managed to steal $290 million from a DeFi platform called KelpDAO. The attack, which occurred on April 19, 2026, exploited a vulnerability in the platform's smart contract. This heist shows that DeFi platforms are still vulnerable to cyberattacks.

The Lazarus group exploited a vulnerability in the Reentrancy Guard function of KelpDAO's smart contract. This vulnerability allowed hackers to use a function multiple times and withdraw funds before the balance was updated. The attack was completed in 45 minutes and funds were transferred to 12 different wallets. Hackers then used crypto mixers like Tornado Cash to cover their tracks.

This heist shows that the Lazarus group remains one of the most dangerous hacking groups in the crypto space. According to security organization reports, this group stole over $1.2 billion from crypto platforms in 2025. The stolen funds are used to finance North Korea's missile and nuclear programs. KelpDAO has announced it is working with international authorities and blockchain security companies to track the stolen funds.

📱 Motorola Razr 2026: Final Specs and Pricing

The Motorola Razr 2026 was announced with a starting price of $799.99 and is set to launch on April 29, 2026. This foldable phone features an improved design, larger display, and more powerful specs compared to the previous generation. The Razr 2026 is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, 12GB RAM, and a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

One of the standout features of the Razr 2026 is its 3.6-inch cover display with a 144Hz refresh rate that allows full app usage without opening the phone. This display uses an AMOLED panel with 1800 nits brightness and is visible even in direct sunlight. Motorola has also designed a new hinge that reduces the phone's weight by 15 grams and increases its durability to 400,000 folds.

The Razr 2026 ships with Android 15 and Hello UI 7.0 interface. Motorola has promised that this phone will receive 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security patches. The phone also supports AI features like Magic Eraser, Real-time Translation, and Smart Reply. The 50-megapixel camera with Sony IMX989 sensor and f/1.4 lens can capture high-quality photos in low-light conditions.

🤖 Grok 5.0 and the AGI Achievement Claim

Elon Musk claimed in a controversial tweet that Grok 5.0, the next generation of xAI's AI chatbot, will achieve AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). This claim has generated mixed reactions in the scientific community and tech industry. Some experts consider this claim overly optimistic, while others believe that recent advances in AI could make this goal achievable.

According to published information, Grok 5.0 will be built with 2 trillion parameters and trained on 100,000 H100 GPUs. xAI claims to have used new techniques such as Multimodal Learning, Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), and Self-Supervised Learning. Additionally, Grok 5.0 is expected to be able to process video, audio, images, and text simultaneously and have human-like performance in various fields such as programming, mathematics, science, and art.

However, many AI experts are skeptical of this claim. Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, said that AGI requires fundamental breakthroughs in AI architecture that have not yet been achieved. Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, also stated that achieving AGI will take at least 5 to 10 years. They believe that simply increasing the number of parameters and computational power is not enough and requires fundamental innovations in AI algorithms and architectures.

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