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Bitcoin and Paranoia: How Fear Fuels All Financial Systems and Crypto Is No Exception
Fear Fuels All Financial Systems, Bitcoin Is No Exception Financial structures that have ever worked for masses are that which are decided by courts and enforced by a threat of violence. “The IRS relies on a system of voluntary compliance which means that individuals are responsible for reporting and calculating their own tax obligations.” Less […] дальше »
2018-10-2 20:51 | |
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Crypto Task Force Bill Passes House of Representatives, Moves to Senate
A bill that seeks to create a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrency in financing terrorism has just passed the House of Representatives. House Resolution 5036 (H. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:12 | |
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McAfee Labs Threats Report Shows Cryptocurrency Malware Increase up 86% in Q2
McAfee Labs Considers Cryptocurrency Malware Increased 86% in Q2 In a press release uploaded on September 25, researchers at McAfee Labs analysed crypto mining malware attacks and other vulnerabilities related to blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-9-26 00:45 | |
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The Australian Securities And Investments Commission Clamp Down On Rogue ICOs
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have announced that since April 2018, they have stopped five Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) from taking place, suggesting that ASIC are serious in preventing rogue ICOs from taking place within Australia, as a result of the threat they pose to many innocent cryptocurrency investors. дальше »
2018-9-25 12:30 | |
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NSA Tools Used to Unleash Crypto Mining Malware by Hackers
Hackers are now using software developed by the US National Security Agency (NSA) to illicitly mine cryptocurrencies. According to a recent report released by the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), compiled… The post NSA Tools Used to Unleash Crypto Mining Malware by Hackers appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-9-24 21:49 | |
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eCash Founder David Chaum Makes Bold Promises with Elixxir Blockchain
Over 30 years after creating eCash, a predecessor of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which spawned the Cypherpunk movement of the 1980s, Dr. David Chaum is back in the public eye with a claim of having invented “the world’s fastest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:59 | |
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Presenting a United Front of Blockchain Companies to Work With Congress
It’s a sign of the times and the growing maturity of the crypto industry that a new industry trade association launched in Washington, D. C. , on September 11, 2018, to lobby the U. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:46 | |
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Europol: Terrorists Still Use Banks, Fail To Abuse Cryptocurrencies
A new assessment by Europol this week reveals a growing schism between the use of cryptocurrencies by terrorists and other criminals. No European Terrorist Attacks Leveraged Crypto Funds In its Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), the organization highlights that while the use of Bitcoin in particular by cybercriminals is growing, terrorists still prefer conventional money transfer methods — banks and wire transfers. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:00 | |
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XBash Crypto Mining Malware Is A New Cryptojacking Threat To Bitcoin Users
There are many things going in the world of ransomware and malware. Crypto has continued to be a major target for criminals who operate in this area. There is a new malware called Xbash, which seems to combine all of the worst aspects of existing malware into one. This is a worrisome development, especially if […] дальше »
2018-9-20 12:01 | |
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Hackers Using Software Vulnerability Stolen From the NSA to Illicitly Mine Crypto
In a 25-page report released Wednesday, the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) detailed the worrying rise of illicit cryptocurrency mining in 2018; specifically, how hackers are using a software vulnerability leaked from the NSA last year to do it. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:00 | |
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Cyber Threat Alliance Identifies Huge Growth in Illicit Crypto Mining
The Cyber Threat Alliance has just released their latest Joint Analysis focusing on the threat posed by illicit cryptocurrency mining. The report shows that incidents of the cyber attack have surged a massive 459 percent since last year. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:00 | |
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China’s ‘Bitcoin Girl’ Documentary Shows Challenges Of Bitcoin Use
It’s been a year since China banned Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges as well as initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the populous country of 1. 4 billion. The government isn’t relenting in its anti-crypto drive, either. дальше »
2018-9-20 23:00 | |
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Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
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Research: 920k Servers Can Be Infected By “Wannamine” Cryptojacker
Leaked National Security Agency Exploits & Cryptojacking Attacks Although crypto prices across the board have seen sharp declines since the commencement of 2018, cryptojacking, or the act of illegally siphoning computational power to mine cryptocurrencies, is still a rampant threat, well that’s what a recent report from TechCrunch alluded to. дальше »
2018-9-17 03:35 | |
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Are Ripple Competitors Of Stellar?
This may sound like a silly question however, the co-founder of Stellar Jed McCaleb spoke out in a recent interview saying that he doesn’t believe that Ripple are competitors to Stellar and that they don’t even pose a threat to the company. дальше »
2018-9-10 16:00 | |
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Mozilla to Roll out New Features in a Bid to Tackle Illicit Cryptomining and Third-Party Trackers
According to a press release published on August 30th, Mozilla Firefox revealed it will making some forward-thinking changes over the course of next three months, including blocking unconsented crypto mining activities, countering data breaches and preventing threat actors from performing conducting nefarious activities. дальше »
2018-9-2 10:00 | |
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The Top Three Cryptos To Invest In For Recession Damage Control
Global recession, are we in or are we out? Is it a double dip? Triple threat? Whilst the world of economics is a complicated one, the world of cryptocurrency does of course offer us some protection from potential market crashes and global recessions. дальше »
2018-9-2 23:00 | |
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Major Phone companies are a Big Risk to the Crypto industry – Terpin
A major player in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry and co-founder of BitAngels, Michael Terpins has said major phone companies pose a major threat to crypto investors. Terpins mentioned this in an interview with Cointelegraph at the BlockShow Americas 2018 in Las Vegas, USA which started on Monday 20 August. дальше »
2018-9-1 00:23 | |
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Research: Illicit Crypto Mining Becomes Rising Threat as Criminals Turn to Sophisticated Methods
Illicit cryptocurrency mining attacks are showing no signs of slowing down, with IT security firm Trend Micro reporting a 956 percent jump in such attacks since the start of 2017. Crypto Prices Fall, Attacks Do Not In a Mid-Year Security Roundup, Trend Micro researchers found over 787,000 instances of malicious cryptocurrency mining, popularly known as […] The post Research: Illicit Crypto Mining Becomes Rising Threat as Criminals Turn to Sophisticated Methods appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-8-31 10:00 | |
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Montana Senator: Closing Coal Plant Could Hurt Bitcoin Mining Industry
The crypto industry has scored another first, as a junior U. S. Senator from Montana, Steve Daines, has lobbied against the planned closure of a coal-fired power plant in Rosebud County, arguing that its closure could harm the growing cryptocurrency mining industry in the state. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:11 | |
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New Malware Piggybacks Crypto Trading App to Target Exchanges
Same threat, a new package and a modified modus operandi — that’s probably the best way to describe the new “AppleJeus” malware. It is engineered to stealthily infiltrate macOS systems, disguised as a legitimate trading app, and will wreak havoc if they deem the infected machines worth pursuing. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:02 | |
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A Look at Crypto’s Unsavory Conspiracy Culture
For as long as the modern economic system has existed, there have been conspiracy theories about controlling families who pull the strings of finance from behind the curtain. While vigilance is a virtue when it comes to centralization and control, narratives of control often latch on to racist and anti-religious sentiments. дальше »
2018-8-25 10:00 | |
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North Korean Hackers Set Sights on Crypto Traders Using Trojanized Trading Software
A new report from Kaspersky Labs reveals that North Korean hackers are now using their ‘Lazarus’ trojan to hack cryptocurrency traders and exchanges. Typically used for conducting political interference, “Lazarus has been a major threat actor in the APT arena for several years,” Securelist reports. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:11 | |
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Kaspersky Detects threat from North Korean hackers group ‘Lazarus’ Against a Crypto Exchange
At the beginning of the third quarter of this year, researchers discovered that hackers were impersonating known personalities in the crypto work, in chats in crypto groups in Slack and Discord. This was done when users download links they gave in chat Conversations. дальше »
2018-8-25 12:26 | |
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Noise Complaints May Cause Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Center to Shut Down
Norwegian bitcoin miner Kryptovault is facing a shutdown of its operations due to extensive noise complaints from locals and a lack of proper paperwork. The company, which is headquartered in a former paper mill in Norway’s capital of Oslo, uses more than 40MW of power to drive an arsenal of nearly 10,000 computers. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:36 | |
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KryptoVault Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Receives Bomb Threat over Noise Complaints
In Response to its Noise Levels: A Norwegian Crypto Mining Company Receives a Bomb Threat Mining can be a truly loud experience for anyone that's ever been near a mine, but apparently, for a number of very agitated individuals, one particular Norwegian Cryptocurrency mining company was going beyond the pale. It was reported this week […] дальше »
2018-8-18 20:56 | |
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Crypto Mining Firm Receives Bomb Threat Over Noise Level
A bomb threat was sent on Saturday to Kryptovault, a Norwegian cryptocurrency mining company, for disturbing the peace. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:45 | |
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Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Firm Receives Bomb Threat for Ruining Peace and Quiet
Kryptovault Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Receives Bomb Threat A recent reporting by news outlet, Vakdalposten, covered what seems like a bomb threat directed towards crypto mining firm, Kryptovault. дальше »
2018-8-17 16:44 | |
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BitAngels Founder Sues AT&T for $224 million Following Wallet Hacks
BitAngels founder Michael Terpin has filed a $224 million lawsuit against telecoms provider AT&T, alleging that its negligence led him to lose about $24 million worth of cryptocurrency to fraudsters, according to a CNBC report. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:14 | |
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Skybox Security Report: Cryptojacking Is Bigger Threat Than Ransomware
Cryptacking has risen to the top of the top of the cyber threats with reports coming that it has even become a bigger nuisance for cybersecurity experts than ransomware. An incredible 32% of all cyber crimes are done by crypto miners. дальше »
2018-8-13 01:15 | |
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US Government to “Aggressively Pursue” Unregulated Services Around the World
Two common complaints among crypto traders are that platforms which didn’t before are now demanding identification documents and that more venues close their doors to residents of some countries. дальше »
2018-8-13 21:20 | |
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Is Bitcoin Mining Going To Destroy The Planet?
Is mining Bitcoin worth the threat it poses our very existence? Whilst Bitcoin offers communities and society a chance to access a new technology and a form of value that is not regulated by the government, it’s production and mining does have a detrimental impact on the planet, yet, few people seem to recognise that this is the case, especially those scholars who are big on blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-10 06:00 | |
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Why A Ban Of 3D Printed Weapons Is Not A Threat To Bitcoin
I can’t really believe that we are writing this, but, according to a report by Coindesk, the recent ‘block’ of a file containing code for the production of a 3D printed gun, by Defence Distributed in Texas has been compared to an assault on the freedom of speech, as code and thus, has been outlined as a threat to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-7 14:00 | |
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New Mining Malware threatens crypto-world – ZombieBoy
Earlier this week, the presence of a new crypto mining malware was discovered named ZombieBoy. This malware started mining initially at $1000 per month. The existence of this threat was revealed by a Private security researcher, James Quinn Tweet by Latest Hacking News: “ZombieBoy: New Crypto-Mining Malware Exploits Multiple CVEs” ZombieBoy was named after its use […] дальше »
2018-8-4 20:57 | |
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The Computer Chip Tailored To Mine A Specific Cryptocurrency
In the nine years that Bitcoin miners went from needing a personal computer to make money to requiring highly specialized, high-priced equipment to do the same, members of the Bitcoin community have warned of growing mining centralization. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:00 | |
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Survey: 88% of Crypto Exchanges Want Regulation for the Industry to Mature
A new survey has found that 88 percent of crypto exchanges want regulation, while a third believe a market crash is a significant threat to the industry. The study, conducted by Mistertango, a crypto payment app that is regulated by the Bank of Lithuania, is based on responses from 24 cryptocurrency exchanges across Europe, Asia, […] The post Survey: 88% of Crypto Exchanges Want Regulation for the Industry to Mature appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2018-8-1 00:14 | |
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Survey: Crypto Exchanges Want Regulation but See Strict Policies as a Threat
The majority of crypto exchanges want to see the industry regulated, although many consider excessive regulation to be the biggest threat, according to a new study. A third of the platforms in the poll also fear a market crash that could suddenly devalue digital assets. дальше »
2018-8-1 23:15 | |
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Bitcoin Green (BITG) – The Green Protocol And The Changing Face Of Cryptocurrency
Whilst Bitcoin aims to be the future for currency, many forget that actually, Bitcoin is a huge threat to the environment and the planet it wishes to support. What’s the point in creating a currency for the future, if there’s no future for the planet in the first place? That’s what Bitcoin Green wants to change, via The Green Protocol, a stunning new concept that uses a super efficient proof-of-stake consensus, designed to repair Bitcoin’s environmentally devastating attitude. дальше »
2018-7-31 13:45 | |
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G20 Crypto Regulation Decision Boosts Bitcoin to Two-Month High
Bitcoin has hit a two-month price high of $7,820, at the time of writing, amidst its ongoing resurgence following a meeting of G20 finance ministers in Buenos Aires on 21 and 22 July 2018. At the meeting, ministers discussed cryptocurrency and issued a communique stating that while it remains under scrutiny, it does not pose a threat to the global. дальше »
2018-7-24 15:00 | |
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The Bank Of Canada Reveal The Truth About Double Spend Attacks
2018 seems to have been coined the year of the double spend attack. Attacks have occured left, right and centre and frankly, the threat of the double spend attack doesn’t seem to have let up just yet. дальше »
2018-7-24 06:00 | |
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No crypto updates from G20 meeting — 'monitoring' to continue
The Financial Stability Board, an international body that advises G20 on global financial systems, presented a framework for monitoring cryptocurrency assets at this year's meeting. This states that while crypto doesn’t currently pose a threat to financial stability, careful monitoring of the market is needed in future. дальше »
2018-7-24 03:17 | |
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Framework Vigilant Monitoring of Crypto Risks Revealed by FSB
Risks related to cryptocurrencies do not pose a serious threat to global financial stability at the moment. However, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), the international organization established by the G20 to monitor the worldwide financial system, does not want to get caught unprepared. дальше »
2018-7-20 16:04 | |
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Quantum Computers & Bitcoin: Real Threat to Steal Crypto Funds or Not?
Quantum Computers Could Steal Your Bitcoin – Here’s How Offering to break the monotony of regulated fiat currencies is perhaps one of the key selling points of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:48 | |
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