Insider Suspicions and Vanishing Domain Raise Questions in 402bridge Breach

The SlowMist Team has issued a warning suggesting potential insider involvement in the recent theft of 402bridge, a blockchain-based platform. The cybersecurity firm noted that the domain 402bridge.fun, registered only two days prior to the incident, has since ceased operations. This development raises questions about the scale of the breach and the actors behind it.

Meanwhile, the corporate landscape remains turbulent, with Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged misrepresentations regarding its product upgrade cycle. The suit claims executives overstated the financial potential of a refresh program for FortiGate firewalls, misleading investors who purchased shares between November 2024 and August 2025. The company admitted during an August 2025 earnings call that it could not accurately predict the number of devices requiring upgrades, undermining earlier optimistic projections .

In a separate development, the Trump administration's global outreach has intensified, with President Donald Trump embarking on a high-profile trip to Asia and the Middle East. ThinkCareBelieve's Week 40 analysis of his presidency highlights increased law enforcement operations, including the seizure of drugs and the disruption of criminal networks. The administration also faced challenges with a 25-day government shutdown, though anonymous donations have partially offset financial strains for military operations .

The cryptocurrency sector, however, remains a focal point of innovation. Coinbase's acquisition of Echo for $375 million underscores the platform's aggressive strategy to expand its on-chain investment ecosystem. The week also saw Pave Bank and other blockchain startups securing $587.92 million in venture capital funding, signaling continued investor confidence despite market volatility .

Geopolitical tensions persist, particularly in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. Thailand and Cambodia's recent ceasefire, brokered in part by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has drawn attention to the region's fragile stability. Separately, Russia's Belgorod region reported damage to a dam from a Ukrainian strike, prompting evacuation advisories in border settlements. Kyiv has not yet commented on the incident .

Domestically, the airline industry continues to struggle with financial pressures. Kachina Air, a Texas-based charter airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 24, joining a string of regional carriers that have collapsed in 2025. Rising fuel costs and operational debt have exacerbated challenges, with companies like Verijet and Ravn Alaska already liquidating assets .

Technology security remains a critical concern, as Microsoft issued an emergency update to address a critical Windows vulnerability. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that unpatched systems risk remote code execution, urging organizations to apply the October 23 update immediately .