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Australian Worker Faces Jail Term for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Despite the fact that the price of bitcoin and other digital assets are just trying to recover from the winter of 2018, the crypto fever remains as hot as ever. Now, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 33-year-old Sydney man for illegally mining cryptos with the federal government agency’s computers, reports local newsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:00 | |
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Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme
On March 21, 2019, Dutch news outlet NL Times reported that “Berry van M. ,” a 33-year-old Dutch businessman and the operator of now-defunct trading platform Koinz Trading, has been arrested on charges of deceiving investors with a bogus bitcoin mining scheme. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:56 | |
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Aussie Bitcoin Miner Retrofits Government Computers, Faces 10 Years in Prison
By CCN: A man from Sydney, Australia will appear in court on Tuesday after turning a government computer into a bitcoin mining rig. He allegedly mined $9,000 worth of cryptocurrency on the modified machine. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:26 | |
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Baltimore City’s Government System’s Bitcoin Ransomware Extortion Attack Enters 8th Day
Over a week after a cyberattack halted Baltimore’s computer networks, city officials declared Wednesday they can’t prognosticate when its overall system will be up and running and continued to give only the broadest outlines of the problem. дальше »
2019-5-16 20:22 | |
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Blockstream Researcher on Monero and Bitcoin, Talks Bulletproof Tech and Quantum-Security
The crypto verse is increasingly becoming vocal on the prospects of quantum computers attacking crypto platforms in the coming years. Many in the community are fearful of the immense power possessed by quantum computing. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:31 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] is easier to be made quantum-secure than Monero, says Blockstream researcher
The cryptocurrency community has been quite vocal about potential attacks by quantum computers in the future. According to many theories, quantum computing will become so powerful that it might eventually break and decode modern-day encrypted algorithm. дальше »
2019-5-15 21:30 | |
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Police seize over $600K in cash, Bitcoin, and Monero in worldwide dark web drug bust
Police have busted two prolific dark web drug markets in a global sting, seizing six-figure amounts of Bitcoin and Monero cryptocurrency, as well as loads of narcotics. “[The Wall Street Market] was the world’s second largest dark web market, enabling the trade in drugs (including cocaine, heroin, cannabis and amphetamines), stolen data, fake documents and malicious software,” said Europol. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:21 | |
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The Malware that Hacks Computer Servers to Mine Cryptocurrency
In an exclusive report to TechCrunch, Boston-based security firm, Threat Stack, revealed the discovery of a new variation of the Shellbot malware that was capable of breaking into crypto miners’ computers and using their resources to mine cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-5-3 09:00 | |
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Electrum Botnet Steals $4.6 Million in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies
The botnet attacking Electrum has grown to 152,000 infected computers and has now stolen $4. 6 million in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, according to Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes states that it has been “closely monitoring” the attack against the Electrum Bitcoin wallet. дальше »
2019-5-1 14:00 | |
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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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Here’s how Bitcoin performed in Q1 2019
Bitcoin is the cryptocurrency OG, it started it all and redefined the field of digital currencies. It was released the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in their seminal white paper. The original idea was to create an online peer-to-peer cash that allowed users to exchange value online without being required to reveal their identity. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:27 | |
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Microsoft Security Expert says Cyber Criminals now Targeting Korea
Microsoft Korea has urged individuals and businesses in the region to adequately protect their computers and other devices against new cyber attacks such as supply chain compromises, cryptojacking, and phishing attacks, by regularly backing up their data on cloud platforms and keeping security software as well as operating systems up to date, reports The KoreaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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Two Hackers Are Convicted for Infecting over 400,000 Computers with Malware and Stealing Millions
A federal jury convicted two hackers on 21 counts of cybercrimes including infecting computers with malware to steal credit card information. The culprits also attempted to sell sensitive data on dark web marketplaces, engaged in online fraud and illegally mined digital currencies. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin phisher steals $365,000 and 10,000 passwords from dark web users
A 37 year-old man in the US has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for fraud in connection with a Bitcoin phishing scheme designed to rob victims of their cryptocurrency. Michael Richo, of New Haven, was also ordered to forfeit $352,000 in cash, various computers and electronic devices, and an assortment of precious coins and metals that he purchased with the proceeds of his offense. дальше »
2019-4-10 12:28 | |
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Opinion: 100-qubit quantum computer is needed to attack bitcoin
Quantum computers do carry a certain threat to decentralized systems, blockchains and cryptocurrencies, but solutions are already being developed for this challenge, tells Russian mathematician Vladimir Gisin. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:05 | |
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Will Emerging Technologies Such as Blockchain (DLT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Co-Exist or Don’t Mix
If you would like to know the definition of blockchain and simply type in ‘define blockchain’ into the google search bar, then this is the definition you will immediately receive. ‘A system in which a record of transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency is maintained across several computers that are linked in a peer-to-peer […] дальше »
2019-3-18 20:15 | |
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No, Artificial Intelligence and ‘The Blockchain’ Don’t Go Together
If one types in “define blockchain” into Google, this is the definition they receive: A system in which a record of transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency are maintained across several computers that are linked in a peer-to-peer network. дальше »
2019-3-18 05:00 | |
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Shock Court Ruling Holds Crypto Exchange Liable in Singapore’s First Bitcoin Trial
A court has ordered the unhappy operator of crypto exchange Quoine to follow through with a glitched computer transaction that allowed a crypto market liquidity provider to swap ether for bitcoin at a rate of 10 bitcoin to every ether at a time when 1 ETH was worth . дальше »
2019-3-14 13:20 | |
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All you need to know about Bitcoin network nodes
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. The Bitcoin network is often touted as one of the most revolutionary forms of decentralized technology the world has ever seen. дальше »
2019-3-1 15:55 | |
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Microsoft Finds and Boots Eight Cryptojacking Apps on Microsoft Store
Microsoft has booted eight malevolent apps from its official desktop and app store that have been secretly mining monero (XMR) from unsuspecting computers. Researchers from Symantec discovered the eight malicious apps and informed Microsoft who took the necessary steps. дальше »
2019-2-20 22:00 | |
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Recent Crypto Trojans Leave Mac Users on High Alert
It seems that Mac users are no longer immune to malware and viruses, as the latest string of crypto trojan attacks has proven that hackers can gain access and take control of Apple computers, The South African reported on February 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 16:00 | |
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Indonesian Student Nabbed for Illegal Bitcoin Mining with School Computers
Despite the gloomy cryptocurrency market outlook, bad actors are still interested in illegally amassing bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets. In the latest development, a 22-year-old student has been arrested by the Indonesian police for illegally setting up a virtual currency mining operation with college computers, reported The Jakarta Post on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 14:09 | |
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Forbes Lists Six Crypto Mining Business Models That May Surprise You
IT industry analyst, Jason Bloomberg recently wrote an article on Forbes, detailing how crypto miners make money. He talked about the six most common crypto mining business models that are helping people make money, even though some may not be completely legal. дальше »
2019-1-23 14:59 | |
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New Unit 42 Research Shows “Rocke” Crypto Mining Malware Has Started To Be “Self-Aware”
Crypto Mining Malware Has Started To Be “Self-Aware” Crypto mining malware is one of the worst threats that people are facing right now. With the rise in the price of crypto's (especially Bitcoin and Monero), many malware appeared to use people’s computers to mine tokens and make a profit. Now, The Next Web’s Hard Fork […] дальше »
2019-1-17 20:57 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Make Their Way to BBC, Disguising False News Websites to Mine Bitcoin
Hackers seem to always find a way to trick consumers, but the use of false websites and networked computers make it possible for them infiltrate for mining profits. In a new hacking situation, scammers have programmed illegitimate BBC News websites to perform mining for Bitcoin rewards. This scam was found by researchers at the first […] дальше »
2019-1-17 00:27 | |
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Quantum Threat
IBM has just come out with the world’s very first commercially available quantum computer known as the Q System One. For those of you who aren’t familiar, quantum computers think a bit differently than the PCs and smartphones we have now and are much better at solving complex mathematical problems. дальше »
2019-1-12 07:00 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine Launches Custom Block Explorer
As part of the new Bitcoin Magazine site, we’ve launched a custom block explorer, using Blockstream’s open-source implementation Esplora. What Is a Block Explorer?Bitcoin runs on a distributed network of computers that participate in securing and maintaining a ledger of transactions called a blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-3 06:35 | |
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Syncing Data Between Bitcoin Nodes Is About to Get Easier
Minisketch is a new solution that’s trying to solve an old problem. Spearheaded by Blockstream co-founder Pieter Wuille, Bitcoin Core contributor and fellow Blockstream co-founder Gregory Maxwell, and Blockstream software engineer Gleb Naumenko, the open-source initiative is designed to achieve set reconciliation between the mempools of each full node. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:48 | |
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Razer Launches ‘SoftMiner’ for Gamers; Mine Crypto for Store Credits
Razer has launched a new program that utilizes the world of digital currencies and gaming. The gaming hardware manufacturer has introduced a new SoftMiner program that allows gamers to mine digital currencies when their computers are idle. дальше »
2018-12-13 17:29 | |
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Bitcoin Mining: Everything you need to know
Bitcoin mining is a term that everyone in the cryptocurrency and even many outsiders are familiar with. This is a process performed by high-powered computers (also known as nodes), which solve complicated computational math problems. дальше »
2018-12-5 17:47 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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Bitcoin Mining: Everything You Need to Know
Bitcoin mining is a term that everyone in the cryptocurrency and even many outsiders are familiar with. This is a process performed by high-powered computers (also known as nodes), which solve complicated computational math problems. дальше »
2018-12-3 17:43 | |
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SamSam Ransomware hackers that pocketed millions in bitcoin indicted in Atlanta
Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:00 | |
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Analysis: Bitcoin Costs $1.4 Billion to 51% Attack, Consumes as Much Electricity as Morocco
To successfully conduct a 51 percent attack on the Bitcoin network would cost an incredible $1. 4 billion. This massive network supports over 5 million specialized ASIC mining computers, consuming a total of 29 Terahashes of electricity—as much as the entire country of Morocco. дальше »
2018-11-29 14:00 | |
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Quantum Computers Can Pose A Risk To Blockchain Technology
Although blockchain networks are designed to be secure, immutable, and tamper-proof, a new research paper from Cornell University found that blockchain networks are, however, susceptible to attack by a sufficiently large quantum computer. дальше »
2018-11-27 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin Miners Ruined by Downturn, “Selling Hardware by the Pound”; Giga Watt Files Bankruptcy
Miners have been decimated by the market downturn. In response, miners have started decommissioning hardware, mothballing rigs, and even selling hardware by the pound. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency proof-of-work (PoW) mining is a controversial topic. дальше »
2018-11-22 03:55 | |
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Canadian University Shuts Down Network to Stop Bitcoin Cryptojacking Attack
Reports have surfaced that a Canadian University has shut down its entire network due to a mass cryptojacking attack. Malicious crypto mining software remains a growing threat, affecting personal computers and in some cases, entire businesses across the globe. дальше »
2018-11-8 03:11 | |
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Living in a Post-Quantum Cryptography World
The slow yet steady development of quantum computers has brought major security fears to the forefront of the cryptocurrency sector as well as many other industries. This article explains the problem, its origin, mechanisms, and implications as well as the steps that are being taken to remedy the threat that quantum computers pose. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
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IOTA Collaborates With Ledger, a Leader in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Security
The IOTA Foundation is collaborating with Ledger, a leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency security, according to a blog post published on Nov. 2nd. The collaboration allows IOTA token holders to isolate their tokens from devices such as computers or smartphones. дальше »
2018-11-4 20:59 | |
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Bitcoin Mining: Why Better Methods will Eventually Come
In the history of computing, the first instrument that was used which was close to a computer was the Abacus which existed over 5000 years ago. This preceded the invention of the first computers in the 1940’s known as first generation computers. дальше »
2018-11-4 21:16 | |
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Mac Cryptocurrency Price Tracking App Installs Backdoors to Control Host Computer
A Trojan pretending to be a macOS cryptocurrency ticker called CoinTicker was discovered installing backdoors on the computers of unsuspecting users, Bleeping Computer reported on October 29, 2018. Mac Cryptocurrency Price Tracker Caught Installing Backdoors Dozens of cybersecurity publications sounded the alarm over another cryptocurrency malware that was discovered on October 29, after a Malwarebytes forum user reported a trojan. дальше »
2018-10-31 18:00 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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Malware Posing as Flash Update Mines Monero [XMR]
Crypto mining has become very common these days for hackers to earn a handsome income while putting a person’s devices at risk. Slowing computers, rising electricity bills, and other issues are caused because a hacker has infiltrated a computer through a malicious link or software. дальше »
2018-10-13 16:19 | |
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Europe, Japan and the ‘Drug’ of Quantitative Easing
Last month, news. Bitcoin. com examined the problem of quantitative easing (QE) and its impact on the U. S. , and how such policies have spread to the rest of the world. This month, we continue to drill down on the phenomenon of governments printing trillions of dollars worth of fiat currency simply by pressing buttons on their computers. дальше »
2018-10-11 22:20 | |
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Perlin Network to Help Millions in Using Their Spare Computing Power
The Perlin network is helping to utilize the spare computing power of millions of computers, phones, and other devices. This will be the first practical decentralized privacy-preserving cloud network. дальше »
2018-10-9 20:49 | |
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Overnight Crypto: Use Gaming Computer To Earn Bitcoin Mining Rewards?
What Is Overnight Crypto? The Overnight Crypto is a program that enables users to utilize the powerful gaming hardware within the computers they use for crypto mining, with the aim of helping them make money. дальше »
2018-10-9 09:47 | |
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