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🚀 Big news for Bhutan! 🇧🇹

The massive 500 MW Bitcoin mining facility in Jigmeling (operated by Bitdeer) is now up and running — currently operating at 424 MW (with full capacity expected soon after fixing a substation issue).

This green-powered operation (using our clean hydropower) is actively generating Bitcoins every day! Bitdeer’s overall mines (including Bhutan's share) produced 636 Bitcoins in December 2025 alone, with Bitcoin priced around $94,000+.

For Bhutan, this means:
Valuable USD revenue from taxes, land lease, and power sales
Jobs for dozens of Bhutanese locals
A smart way to monetize energy while keeping residents' power needs first

Even in winter, when we import power, the mine keeps going strong!
Bhutan continues to lead in sustainable crypto mining. What do you think about this futuristic step for our economy? 💰🔋

Read the full story - https://thebhutanese.bt/500-mw-bitcoin-mine-generating-bitcoins-in-jigmeling

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Why Networking Is the Backbone of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity begins with networking. Without understanding how networks work, it is impossible to protect them.

Every cyberattack—whether phishing, malware, DDoS, or hacking—travels through a network. Knowing networking concepts helps security professionals understand how data flows, where vulnerabilities exist, and how attackers exploit systems.

Key networking concepts essential for cybersecurity:
•IP addressing & subnetting
•TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS
•Firewalls and network segmentation
•DNS, routing, and switching
•Ports, protocols, and packet flow

Strong networking knowledge allows you to:
•Detect suspicious traffic
•Configure firewalls and IDS/IPS effectively
•Prevent unauthorized access
•Respond faster to security incidents

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In short:
No networking knowledge = weak cybersecurity skills.
Master networking first to build a strong career in ethical hacking and cyber defense.

The Roya Bhutan Police (RBP) has issued a public warning about a rising " " scam targeting individuals in Bhutan.

In this type of fraud, scammers impersonate trusted entities ,such as banks, government authorities, or other legitimate organizations to trick people into revealing sensitive personal information or transferring money. They achieve this by spoofing (faking) phone numbers, caller IDs, or messages so that communications appear to come from genuine and familiar sources.

The RBP urges the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any unsolicited calls, messages, or requests before sharing personal details (like bank account information, OTPs, or passwords) or making any payments.

Key advice from the police:
Do not trust communications solely based on the displayed caller ID or sender name.
Independently confirm by contacting the organization through official, known channels.
Report suspicious activities immediately to the authorities.

This alert comes amid a broader trend of increasing cyber fraud and online scams in Bhutan. Stay vigilant! If you've encountered something similar, contact RBP or your bank right away.

For more details/ reference - https://kuenselonline.com/news/rbp-warns-of-spoofing-scam

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Wide Area Network (WAN) explained 🌐

A WAN connects multiple local networks together, even when they are far apart 🏢➡️🏢➡️🏢

Each group of computers and servers represents a local office network. The WAN links these offices so they can share data, systems, and resources seamlessly 📡

This is how companies connect branches in different cities or countries 🌍

The internet itself is the largest WAN in the world 🌎

🕵️‍♂️ PEGASUS – The Spyware That Can Hack Your Phone Without Touching It[Educational use only ]

Your phone can be hacked…
without clicking any link, without opening any message, without installing any app.

This is not science fiction.
This is Pegasus spyware — the most dangerous cyber-weapon ever built.

Pegasus uses 0-click exploits.
A single invisible message to your phone is enough to:

🔴 Turn on your microphone
🔴 Read WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram
🔴 Steal photos, passwords & documents
🔴 Track your live location
🔴 Activate your camera secretly

You don’t see anything.
You don’t get any warning.
Your phone looks normal… while it is spying on you.

🧠 How Pegasus Hacks a Phone

1️⃣ A hidden exploit is sent via iMessage / WhatsApp / push notification
2️⃣ The phone is hacked before you even see it
3️⃣ Pegasus gets full system access (root / kernel)
4️⃣ Spy modules are downloaded silently
5️⃣ Your private life is streamed to secret servers

Your smartphone becomes a live surveillance device.

⚠️ Who is targeted?

Leaked investigations proved Pegasus was used against:
• Journalists
• Activists
• Politicians
• Business leaders
• Lawyers

This is not just about criminals.
This is about total digital surveillance.

🛡️ How to protect yourself in 2026

✔️ Use latest iOS / Android updates
✔️ Enable iPhone Lockdown Mode if you are high-risk
✔️ Avoid unknown messages even if you don’t open them
✔️ Use security-focused phones & apps
✔️ Never trust that your phone is “too small to target”

🔥 Cyber war is no longer on computers — it is inside your phone.

To stay ahead of hackers, spyware & AI-based cyber attacks…

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 • 𝐑𝐞𝐝 • 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞⁣
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Cybersecurity isn’t just about tools — it’s about 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.⁣
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🔵 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 works silently in the background, monitoring logs, detecting threats, and responding to incidents before damage spreads. They are the shield that protects systems, networks, and data every day.⁣
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🔴 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 thinks like attackers — but works ethically. They simulate real-world attack scenarios, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, and test security defenses so organizations can fix weaknesses before criminals exploit them.⁣
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🟣 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 brings both worlds together. By sharing insights between Red and Blue teams, Purple Team ensures faster learning, stronger defenses, and continuous security improvement.⁣
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This post is designed to 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, helping you understand how modern security operations actually work in the real world.⁣

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🕸️ 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 — 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞⁣⁣
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In cybersecurity, a honeypot isn’t a real server — it’s a 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩. Organizations intentionally deploy fake systems, fake databases, and fake services that look valuable so attackers feel confident targeting them.⁣⁣
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The moment a hacker interacts with a honeypot, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 — scans, login attempts, malware uploads, lateral movement, and more. Because no legitimate user should ever access it, any traffic automatically signals malicious intent.⁣⁣
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:⁣⁣
Attackers discover the fake system → attempt exploitation → the honeypot silently captures IPs, tools, and commands → security teams analyze the data to strengthen real defenses.⁣⁣
Every attack becomes intelligence.⁣⁣
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𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬:⁣⁣
🔹 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — simulate basic services (safe, detection-focused)⁣⁣
🔹 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — run real OS environments (riskier, full attack visibility)⁣⁣
🔹 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐬 — entire fake networks to study advanced threats at scale⁣⁣
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫:⁣⁣
✔ Detect unknown threats⁣⁣
✔ Reduce false positives⁣⁣
✔ Reveal attacker behavior & zero-days⁣⁣
✔ Train blue-team analysts⁣⁣
✔ Waste attackers’ time while protecting real assets⁣⁣
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When properly isolated and monitored, honeypots are one of the 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 in modern security — turning curiosity into clues, and every attack into stronger defense.⁣⁣
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TER, the world’s first sovereign-backed, physical gold–backed digital token, debuting on December 17, 2025.

Named after the Dzongkha word for “Treasure,” TER brings Bhutan’s legacy of safeguarding value onto the blockchain. Issued by GMC, it sets a new benchmark for transparent, asset-backed digital currencies by putting physical gold on-chain.

DK Bank, Bhutan’s first regulated digital bank, will be the exclusive distributor and custodian. Solana was chosen for its speed, low cost, and energy efficiency, while Matrixdock provides tokenisation technology.

In Phase 1, users can purchase TER directly through DK Bank with institutional custody—offering global investors a modern, tax-efficient way to hold gold digitally.

Leaders from GMC, Solana, and Matrixport highlight TER as a milestone in building trustworthy, values-driven digital infrastructure.

This launch builds on Bhutan’s broader digital-sovereignty achievements, including integrating major crypto assets into national reserves, anchoring digital identity on Ethereum, enabling Binance Pay adoption, and becoming an early renewable-powered BTC miner.
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“Ter Coin” - backed with Kingdom of Bhutans Sovereign gold reserve coin.
Here is how to buy one in following steps;

How to buy

1. Register: Go to https://portal.ter.bt/login register with your CID, create a password, and set up email 2FA.
2. Deposit BTN: Log in (using 2FA), go to Deposit, select BTN, and transfer from your DK Bank account.
3. Wait for Funds: The deposit takes about 1 business day to clear (DK Bank verifies it).
4. Buy TER: Once funds arrive, exchange your BTN for TER.

Rate: ~1 TER = 1.39 USD / 125.78 BTN.

Note: Only USD/ Bhutanese BTN accepted for now.

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