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Teenage California Crypto Thieves Pinch $35 Million in SIM Swap Scam
By CCN: Hackers, many in their teens, have drained the accounts of more than 50 Californian victims in a $35 million SIM swap heist. Officials estimate that in total, $50 million has been stolen in related attacks around the US since the beginning of 2018. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:59 | |
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As SIM Swap Attacks Amplify, Companies Recommend against Using SMS as 2FA
Phone hijacking, also known as SIM swapping, is considered a major threat to digital asset holders. Many cases were registered of phone numbers being ported by the hijackers to gain access to one time passwords and validate transactions or change account passwords. дальше »
2019-5-22 19:00 | |
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Coinfirm: Ethereum and ERC20 Tokens Stolen from Cryptopia Found in “Major Crypto Exchanges”
The hacking of Cryptopia happened back in January, but it is clear that there’s still plenty of information left to this story. Exchanges have been hacked for much of the lifetime of cryptocurrency, and even Binance has succumbed to their share of these attacks. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:11 | |
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Amazon Crypto Patent Ignites Desperate Rumors of Bitcoin Integration
By CCN: For whatever reason, people believe that Amazon’s acceptance of Bitcoin or lack thereof will be a significant milestone for cryptocurrency. The company has never accepted it, which has given rise to several business models, including Purse. дальше »
2019-5-17 08:48 | |
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Could The Implementation of 3FA Reduce Hack Attacks To Crypto Exchanges?
As cryptocurrency exchanges continue to be hacked experts are thinking about new solutions and implementations to improve users’ security in these platforms. One of the solutions could be related to the development of 3FA. дальше »
2019-5-16 04:58 | |
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Despite Attacks of All Shapes and Sizes From All Sides, Bitcoin (BTC) Is Very Much Alive And Kicking
It looks like Bitcoin will continue to defy all odds for a long time. Despite the constant attacks of its critics, which often call it a scam or worse, the crypto world is more bullish than ever now. дальше »
2019-5-11 03:17 | |
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Bitcoin surges by +400%, hits $30,000 on Coin Stats, causing people to ‘spill drinks’ and have ‘mini heart attacks’
People around the world have become millionaires overnight due to the sudden surge in Bitcoin’s price; this recent incident caused a lot of people to have that same feeling although it was ephemeral and not true. дальше »
2019-5-5 08:15 | |
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Hacker Breaks in To Multiple Open-Source Platforms, Demanding Bitcoin Ransom for Return of Data
GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab speak on recent attacks on user repositories. Hacker has yet to fill crypto wallet with demanded random payments. GitHub is a platform for open-source codes that many developers use to test out protocols and adapt to their own uses. дальше »
2019-5-4 16:28 | |
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Binance Labs invests in crypto cybersecurity tool PhishFort
CryptoNinjas Binance Labs, the venture arm of crypto exchange company Binance, announced today it has invested in PhishFort, a tool which protects high-risk companies, such as crypto exchanges, ICOs, and token platforms, from phishing attacks and scams. дальше »
2019-4-29 14:20 | |
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Binance CFO Has Choice Words for Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg About Closed Blockchain Ecosystems
Binance CFO Attacks Facebook Creator Mark Zuckerberg For Creating Closed Blockchain Ecosystem Wei Zhou, the CEO of Binance, the largest exchange in the world, has recently called Mark Zuckerberg a megalomaniac who is creating blockchain and crypto projects in order to squeeze crypto-based companies out of their current dominance in order to take over the […] дальше »
2019-4-27 22:57 | |
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Five most prolific 51% attacks in crypto: Verge, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Gold, Feathercoin, Vertcoin
51% attacks are a cryptocurrency’s worst nightmare. These attacks destroy confidence in a project and emphasize the need for carefully designed proof-of-work consensus. Below is a list of the five most prolific 51% attacks in crypto. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:50 | |
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Bitcoin Hackers Take Tactics to a New Level, Threatening Sextortion for Crypto Payments
Hackers in the cryptocurrency world are willing to go to great lengths to get their funds, especially when hidden attacks are not their preference. There have been many ransomware attacks, but recent actions against a small Kansas town are taking a much more personal approach. дальше »
2019-4-24 02:31 | |
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Crypto Project Takes on ‘Nonethical Hackers’ With Tech to Stop 51% Attacks
A crypto project has unveiled new technology that it believes will ensure the crypto industry enjoys strong security in the future #SPONSORED
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Microsoft Korea: Country Faces Growing Threat From Stealth Crypto Mining Attacks
Microsoft Korea has said the country is facing an increase in crytojacking incidents, in which attackers use a targeted computer’s processing power to mine crypto by stealth
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Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report
The average payout for ransomware attacks rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2019 – largely due to one variant called Ryuk. дальше »
2019-4-19 17:30 | |
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PayPal Wins Patent for Ransomware Detection Solution
Global payment processing platform PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that can help with the timely detection and reduction of ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are a form of malware that takes over the victim's computer, locks up the files therein and demands a ransom before the files can be accessed again — often to be paid in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-19 21:17 | |
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Electrum Wallet Users Should Beware The Phishermen
Researchers at Malwarebytes break down the phishing attacks on the Electrum bitcoin wallet. The cybersecurity firm outlines the two methods used to carry out phishing attacks, where the stolen crypto seems to be going, and how investors can protect themselves from future attacks. дальше »
2019-4-18 00:42 | |
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Breaking: Leading Crypto Exchange Binance Delists Bitcoin SV, Price Tanks 9%
By CCN. com: Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has followed through with his threat, announcing that the exchange will delist Bitcoin SV. It’s a blow to Craig Wright and a reflection of the animosity that has been building against the controversial creator of the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-15 18:18 | |
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Coinbase Adds New Security Layer To Protect Crypto Users And Digital Asset Investors
Coinbase Adds New Security Layer To Protect Users Coinbase, one of the largest and most popular crypto platforms in the market, has decided to improve its security. Although the firm has multiple layers of protection against attacks, most of these implementations remain invisible to users. дальше »
2019-4-11 02:13 | |
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Coinbase Introduces Security Measures to Safeguard Users’ Login Credentials
According to the Coinbase blog published April 9, 2019, U. S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is set to bolster its security measures with the implementation of multiple layers of protection against credential stuffing attacks. дальше »
2019-4-11 20:00 | |
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Sparkswap raises $3.5 million to build a crypto exchange on Bitcoin Lightning Network
2019 saw multiple attacks on crypto exchanges, many of which resulted in the loss of millions. In a bid to check such cases, Sparkswap, is planning to launch a cryptocurrency exchange using the features of the Bitcoin Lightning Network. дальше »
2019-4-9 11:30 | |
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Bitcoin Wallet Electrum’s Servers Are Under Massive Attack
Electrum Bitcoin wallet users should ensure that they’re using the latest version and that it’s from an official source. If users find themselves urged to “update” by the client, they should know that there is no update mechanism within Electrum itself. дальше »
2019-4-8 20:03 | |
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Op Ed: Why Bitcoin’s “Toxic” Maximalism Makes Sense
Over the years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation for having a “toxic” community of users around it. This accusation is mostly thrown at Bitcoin by proponents of altcoins and those who have supported various Bitcoin hard fork attempts in the past. дальше »
2019-4-5 16:23 | |
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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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How To Look For Crypto Exchange Red Flags in Bitcoin Space Before Making Your Next Investment
Cryptocurrency exchanges have been subjected to numerous hacking attacks since its inception and most of the times even if the lost funds are traced, the consumers never get back their funds as the attacked exchange goes bust and files for bankruptcy leaving the consumers in a state of limbo. A recent report from statis group […] дальше »
2019-4-1 18:10 | |
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Kaspersky Lab: Cryptocurrencies Remain Under Attack By Constant Threat of Lazarus’s New Tactics
Lazarus, a cybercrime group, is well known in North Korea for its consistent attacks that have been reported by multiple cybersecurity companies. Many of their recent attacks have involved the crypto industry, though many platforms have recently increased their cybersecurity measures to protect them. дальше »
2019-3-27 16:31 | |
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VeriBlock’s Bitcoin-Backed Security Protocol Goes Live
After a year on its testnet, the VeriBlock blockchain went live yesterday on the Bitcoin mainnet, allowing exchanges, wallet providers, merchants and other crypto businesses to leverage Bitcoin’s robust blockchain security. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:35 | |
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Bitcoin exchange DragonEx ‘hacked for undisclosed amount’
Cryptocurrency exchange DragonEx says it has been hacked, although it is not yet known how much has been lost in the alleged attack. The Singapore-based company announced the news on its official Telegram channel on Monday. дальше »
2019-3-26 14:22 | |
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Despite Mixed Reviews About Potential Facebook Coin, Ari Paul Says Its Bullish As It Gets
Large Crypto Funds Bullish On Facebook Coin Facebook has been one of the largest social media networks for well over a decade now. While the company did find itself in the center of several scandals over the years, as well as massive hacking attacks, it recently made a move that will undoubtedly have a huge […] дальше »
2019-3-22 02:21 | |
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New AT&T Cybersecurity Crypto Malware Report: “Making it Rain, Bitcoin Mining Cloud Attacks”
There have been several hackers that stole users’ spare computing power to mine virtual currencies. Other attackers targeted large websites and injected crypto mining software to steal users’ computing power when they were visiting the site. дальше »
2019-3-20 20:01 | |
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Crypto Ransomware Attack Affect Chinese Government Officials, Is North Korea Behind?
Ransomware Attack Affects Chinese Government Officials; Is North Korea Behind? Chinese officials have been targeted by a ransomware email attack a few days ago. There are some reports that are linking the attacks to North Korea. дальше »
2019-3-16 02:44 | |
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How an 18-Year-Old Hacker Stole Millions of Yen from a Crypto Project
According to local publications, an 18-year-old hacker stole 15 million yen, which is equivalent to $134,640, worth of a crypto asset called Monacoin. On Monappy, a platform that enabled Monacoin users to store their funds, the hacker initiated a large number of transactions in a short period of time to overload the system. дальше »
2019-3-15 19:20 | |
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Christchurch Terrorist Invested and Profited from Crypto Scam Bitconnect
New Zealand has suffered one of its darkest days after a terrorist targeted several Christchurch mosques killing 49 people and seriously wounding 20 others. The alleged killer, a 28-year-old Australian man who according to reports says his name is Brenton Tarrant, claimed responsibility for the massacre, which he live-streamed as he gunned down Muslim worshippers. дальше »
2019-3-15 16:10 | |
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Japan: Crypto Network Hacks Doubled In 2018
2018 saw an almost 50 percent increase in the number of attacks on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and crypto networks in Japan, as reported by Asahi, March 7, 2019. Intensified Effort Probably the only thing that strikes more fear into the minds of the blockchain community than a bear market is a hack, severalRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-8 22:00 | |
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Mt. Fox: Fake Exchange Creator Aims to Prevent a Real Crypto Disaster
Fantasy fans may remember Arwen, the character from the “Lord of the Rings” who guides the main characters through a series of dangerous situations. The Arwen protocol intends to do the same, only for cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2019-3-4 20:14 | |
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IBM Data Says Cybercriminals Are Replacing Ransomware and Malware Attacks For Cryptojacking
Hackers are always trying to find the most profitable ways to steal money from people online. Because of this, their attacks evolve together with the technology. If hackers used to send emails with simple viruses attached to them before, now they are using a lot more methods, including using other people’s computers to mine crypto. […] дальше »
2019-2-28 05:19 | |
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Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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Pocketbits Opens Crypto Donations for Victim’s Family in Terrorist Attack on India’s CRPF Police Force
In India, a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was unfortunately hit during a major terrorist attack on February 14th, which killed 40 people. The group, Jaish-e-Mohammed, was located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, and has been recorded as one of the deadliest of terrorist attacks on the Indian military. The country […] дальше »
2019-2-25 17:08 | |
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Coinbase Snaps Up Blockchain Intelligence Startup Neutrino
U. S. -based digital asset platform Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. The company made the news known earlier today, February 19, 2019, but the cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. дальше »
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
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NYNJA crypto app to implement blockchain security from Pukao
NYNJA Group Ltd., a blockchain and mobile technology company, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with blockchain security firm, Pukao Global of South Korea to develop and exchange technology to jointly respond and cooperate against attacks that could occur... Source дальше »
2019-2-19 17:14 | |
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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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Phishing Scammers: Trezor Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Action
Trezor, a hardware wallet for storing a vast array of digital assets including bitcoin (BTC) and litecoin (LTC) has released an official statement concerning the recent phishing attacks on its electronic shops, products, as well as websites of its affiliated partners, according to a Medium blog post on February 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 20:00 | |
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Surviving Crypto Bear Market Attacks: Jimmy Song’s Bitcoin Finance Tips
The now infamous drunken BitcoinTalk post titled “I AM HODLING” (circa 2013) speaks to a greater truth: hold on to your Bitcoin. Do Not Let It Go 2013 saw Bitcoin’s value halved, after its first bubble, beginning a long trend bear market. дальше »
2019-2-14 03:58 | |
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Electrum and MyEtherWallet Experience Phishing Attacks
Cryptocurrency, Hacks, Scams–On a day when crypto prices traded sideways, with little change in valuation to start the second month of the year, two of cryptocurrency’s more popular wallets have reported experiencing phishing attacks. дальше »
2019-2-6 05:18 | |
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Arwen Startup Thinks Its Possible to Be Protected Against Cryptocurrency Exchanges Hacks
Cryptocurrency hacks and attacks to crypto exchanges have been a very common thing during the last years. Several cryptocurrency platforms have been hacked and users lost their digital assets from one day to the other. дальше »
2019-2-6 04:28 | |
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US-Based Tech Company Sheds Light Into Alleged Attack of its Crypto Wallet
Tech Startup Reveals Details Regarding Previous Attacks, Releases Various Updates U. S. -based tech company Bitfi witnessed scrutiny following the launch of its hardware wallet and bounty program. дальше »
2019-2-1 14:41 | |
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