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Researchers create ‘master key’ fingerprints that can fool biometric databases
Researchers from New York University have created a set of master fingerprint keys that can be used to spoof biometric identification systems. While the database of fingerprints used by the researchers had a chance of falsely matching with a random fingerprint one out of 1000 times, the master prints they generated had the power to falsely match one out of five times. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:57 | |
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McAfee Labs discovers Russian malware mining Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC)
McAfee Labs researchers have discovered new Russian malware, dubbed WebCobra, which harnesses victims’ computing power to mine Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC). “Coin mining malware is difficult to detect. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:49 | |
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Cryptocurrency Researchers Diar Expand Data Platform to Cover ETH and Stablecoins
One of the cryptocurrency industry’s leading research groups, Diar, has announced that it will be expanding its coverage of the digital asset space going forward. Amongst the additional areas focused upon in future editions will be the Ethereum ecosystem, along with the ever-expanding list of stablecoins such as Tether and the Gemini Dollar. дальше »
2018-11-14 04:00 | |
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IBM to Develop a Blockchain-Based Solution for Scientific Researchers
IBM revealed it was developing a blockchain-based system allowing a dynamic cooperation between scientific researchers beyond institutional borders and outside interference. Breaking down Barriers IBM is one of the leading computer and software technologies in the world pushing innovation by quickly developing blockchain solutions. дальше »
2018-11-14 02:00 | |
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IBM Submits Patent For Open Scientific Research on the Blockchain
IBM has submitted a patent application that promises to bring the blockchain to scientific research and facilitate data sharing. The new technology would allow researchers to follow their work as it moves between (and is used by) other institutions. дальше »
2018-11-14 21:29 | |
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New Russian malware mines different cryptocurrency based on your system
Is your computer suddenly sluggish and hot all the time? You might have fallen victim to this new Russian malware designed to steal your computing power to secretly mine cryptocurrency. Researchers from McAfee labs have discovered a new breed of crypto-jacking malware which cannibalizes your computing power to mine Monero or Zcash. дальше »
2018-11-13 19:56 | |
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5 recent tactics criminals use to steal your Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrency)
While the cryptocurrency mania that drove Bitcoin’s price to $20,000 may have eased, the threat posed by the most experienced cybercriminals hasn’t disappeared. In fact, prominent information security firm Kaspersky Labs has detailed how some of the internet’s most well-known cyberthreats have evolved to better target cryptocurrency users and services. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:47 | |
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Crypto Researchers Report: Smart Cryptojackers Are Exercising Hidden Means to Infect Victims
Cryptojackers make up most of 2018, as numerous hacks and scams have since been revealed. With this being said, a group of researchers at Trend Micro found that said jackers are finding smart ways to prevent themselves from being caught at all costs. дальше »
2018-11-11 22:00 | |
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After Midterm Elections, ‘Experts’ Vehemently Oppose Blockchain Voting
After this week’s highly-fraught midterm elections, some commentators believe that blockchain is more useless than ever for voting. After Tuesday’s crucial midterm elections, commentators — many of them academics and researchers — reinforced the importance of traditional voting methods, offering a strong critique blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-10 15:00 | |
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How teleporting light and levitating diamonds offer proof of quantum theory
Physicists and researchers working in several laboratories are close to proving a theory that lays the groundwork for an advanced understanding of … well, everything. The theory in question is quantum mechanics, a form of physics that relies on the movements of subatomic particles to explain the natural universe. дальше »
2018-11-9 01:00 | |
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Switzerland: Trojan horses are evolving to target cryptocurrency exchanges
A computer virus that mines the anonymous cryptocurrency Monero has been ranked as the sixth most significant malware to hit Switzerland in the first half of this year. Swiss researchers also discovered that cybersecurity threats once focused on breaking into online banking services have pivoted to more efficiently attack cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:33 | |
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Researchers Link NotPetya Outbreak and Kiev Power Grid Outage to one Hacking Group
Depending on how one looks at the world, coincidence is either a common thing or doesn’t exist at all. In the world of cyberthreats, it would seem the latter is the more common conclusion. New research shows the NotPetya ransomware attack, as well as a disruption of Ukraine’s power grid, are linked together by one […] The post Researchers Link NotPetya Outbreak and Kiev Power Grid Outage to one Hacking Group appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:58 | |
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Hackers hide cryptocurrency mining malware in Windows installation files
Crypto-jacking schemes are getting more intricate by the day. It appears hackers are now disguising cryptocurrency mining malware and passing it off as legitimate Windows installation packages. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:20 | |
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AI-algorithms identify pedophiles for the police — here’s how it works
Sometimes, the smoking gun in a sexual child abuse case can be something totally unremarkable — a plastic bag in the corner, or a piece of rug on the floor. Dutchman Leon D. was exposed by a church window. дальше »
2018-11-8 17:47 | |
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New Ethereum Casper Plan Draft Paper Released By ETH Blockchain Researchers For Scalability
A consortium of four virtual currency researchers decided to unveil a draft paper related to the Casper solution that aims at solving Ethereum’s scalability issues. The main intention is to move towards a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm for Ethereum. дальше »
2018-11-8 13:30 | |
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Bitcoin Mining ’50 Times More Useful’ – Barry Silbert Rebuts Energy Cost vs. Gold
Cryptocurrency industry figures continue to hit back at negative stories about Bitcoin mining in mainstream media, Barry Silbert claiming mining Bitcoin was “50 times more useful” than gold. What’s In A Number? In a tweet November 6, the Digital Currency Group founder and CEO rebutted claims over Bitcoin mining which originally surfaced in the Nature International Journal of Science. дальше »
2018-11-8 02:00 | |
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Rising Number of Darknet Marketplace Jobs has Researchers Concerned
Even though the darknet doesn’t have the best of reputations, its popularity continues to rise over time. That is not entirely surprising, as the allure of getting rich quick attracts people from all strides of life. дальше »
2018-11-7 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin-stealing Statcounter Script Modification Targets Gate.io Exchange Users
Cryptocurrency exchanges are often considered to be the lifeblood of this industry. They offer liquidity, convenience, and expose millions of people to different digital assets. Unfortunately, these platforms are also susceptible to different types of hacks and manipulation. дальше »
2018-11-7 15:00 | |
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Researchers rank cryptocurrency exchanges by how secure they are
Prominent cyber-security firm Group-IB has graded the security of online cryptocurrency exchanges, as a means of assessing insurance risk. It found long-standing platform Kraken to be the most secure, with OKEx, Huobi Pro, and CoinCheck among the riskiest. дальше »
2018-11-6 20:10 | |
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Researchers Counter AI Weaponization Efforts Through New Machine Learning Solution
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more apparent in the technology sector. One particular trend revolves around simulating how cybercriminals come up with new phishing attempts. It is evident this option needs to be explored further moving forward, as phishing remains an ever-present threat to consumers all over the world. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:00 | |
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Meet the people busting scientists who fake images in research papers
In biomedical research alone, an estimated $2 billion may have evaporated last year over papers that were retracted due to doctored images. Now, a growing body of researchers are turning to AI to catch crooked scientists in the act, and hopefully solve this decade-old issue. дальше »
2018-11-6 17:32 | |
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It takes three times more energy to mine Bitcoin than gold
According to newly published research, mining cryptocurrency takes nearly twice as much energy than mining gold, platinum, and copper. Bitcoin on its own, needs three times as much energy to mine than compared to gold. дальше »
2018-11-6 13:54 | |
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Ethereum Researchers Unveil Casper Draft Whitepaper, Crucial For Scalability
Just days after Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum Foundation, discussed the “Serenity Protocol” in front of Devcon4’s crowd of thousands, a consortium of four crypto researchers unveiled a draft whitepaper pertaining to CBC (Correct-By-Construction) Casper, which aims to solve Ethereum’s scalability concerns through Proof of Stake (PoS). дальше »
2018-11-6 11:00 | |
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The Intersection of Crypto and Political Funding
A new report has revealed the perception the American public has towards digital currencies, especially in the context of politics and political party funding. The report was prepared by Clovr and is called “Crypto and Politics: Voters Perceptions of Cryptocurrency and Politics. дальше »
2018-11-6 10:00 | |
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Developers from UC Berkeley, Zcash, and Others Boost Blockchain App Privacy with New ZEXE Protocol
A team of developers has created a new blockchain privacy model called Zero-Knowledge Executions, or, more briefly, ZEXE. The model is detailed in a paper written by researchers at UC Berkeley, Zcash, Cornell Tech, and Johns Hopkins University. дальше »
2018-11-6 02:39 | |
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Study Says EOS Maxes Out At 250 Transactions Per Second
The "independent" study of the EOS network was led by researchers at ConsenSys.
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How Tron Maintains Its Blockchain Via Community Participation
As is common with many blockchain projects these days, The Tron Foundation leaves no stones unturned and organizes bug bounty programs to find help from its broad community of developers and independent researchers to contribute to its development. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:14 | |
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Maryland, Northeastern University Researchers Discover Interesting Ethereum Contract Topology Facts
Ethereum’s smart contracts have laid the groundwork for many decentralized applications and platforms, but how useful are the byproducts of their technology? In a collaborative effort between researchers at both Northeastern University and the University of Maryland, a group formed set of data regarding the ways that Ethereum smart contracts have progressed to this point, […] дальше »
2018-11-3 21:57 | |
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Indian researchers built the country’s very first native microprocessor
India has taken its first step in microprocessor development thanks to a research team of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M). The researchers have built the country’s first native microprocessor, ‘Shakti. дальше »
2018-11-2 15:57 | |
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Smaller and more accurate drones are possible thanks to this gyroscope innovation
Researchers from Caltech have developed the world’s tiniest optical gyroscope – a component used in flying vehicles for directional stability. The new gyroscope is 500 times smaller than the best ones currently used, and this could make future drones cheaper and more powerful. дальше »
2018-11-1 00:11 | |
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Researchers Take a Beating on Social Media after Suggesting Bitcoin Could Destroy the Climate
Bitcoin mining could spell the doom for the environment by emitting enough CO2 to raise the average global temperature more than two degree Celsius in as little as 15 years, predicts a group of researchers. дальше »
2018-11-1 20:00 | |
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Hackers launch affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin (BTC) ransomware
Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin (BTC) from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site, reported TheNextWeb. дальше »
2018-11-1 18:21 | |
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Hackers launch cunning affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin ransomware
Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site. дальше »
2018-10-31 16:00 | |
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What to Expect at the 4th Ethereum (ETH) Developer Conference that Starts Today in Prague
The fourth annual Developer Conference held by the Ethereum (ETH) community kicked off today in Prague, Czech Republic. Simply known as DevCon4, the four day event will run till the 2nd of November. дальше »
2018-10-30 13:48 | |
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Daily Byte: October 30, 2018
Ethereum’s family reunion kicks off, OKEx prunes some trading pairs, and SC Johnson fights to clean the ocean but researchers say it's too late.
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Physicists might have created quantum entanglement in bacteria
A team of scientists may have observed a quantum physics phenomena called entanglement occur within a living organism. Then again, maybe they didn’t. That’s quantum physics for you. Researchers from Oxford published a study earlier this month detailing their examination of an experiment conducted in 2016 by physicist David Cole and other researchers at the University of Sheffield. дальше »
2018-10-30 21:53 | |
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This project literally puts female scientists on the map
Think of the last time you attended a conference and saw an all male panel of experts – or manels as they are called. It is most likely not too long ago. The website 500womenscientists. org is fighting this by making it easier for people across the world to network with female researchers in various fields. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:00 | |
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IOTA Trinity Wallet Announces Public Bug Bounty Program For mIOTA Community
In an announcement on their official blog on October 24th, IOTA stated that its Trinity Wallet bug bounty program is open for the general public. The program encourages independent security researchers from various sectors to find bugs in the wallet. дальше »
2018-10-29 07:26 | |
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Decentralized Exchanges Dominate ETH Smart Contracts
Three years after Ethereum launched, the main use for smart contracts is trading tokens. That’s the takeaway from a study by SFOX, a California-based cryptocurrency trading platform, which analyzed the top 10 smart contracts by number of transactions. дальше »
2018-10-27 20:30 | |
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IOTA’s Trinity Wallet Launches Public Bug Bounty Campaign
On Oct. 25, the IOTA foundation revealed a bug bounty program for their Trinity wallet is now extended to project enthusiasts and the broader cryptocurrency community, from being a third-party audit process as earlier. дальше »
2018-10-27 10:36 | |
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Bitcoin Is A Traditional Market According To Institute Of Nuclear Physics Professor In Poland
Bitcoin and the crypto market has been called a lot of things over the past few years. It has been compared to the Tulip mania of the 17th century to the DotCom bubble of the 21st century. However, someone comparing it to traditional market is something new. Last week, researchers at the Institute of Nuclear […] дальше »
2018-10-26 07:23 | |
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Blockchain’s Role in Journalism Sees Columbia University Investigate Its Importance
In a recent panel discussion at Columbia University, researchers looked at the practice and promise of the use of blockchain technology in journalism. The panel was held by the university’s Tow Center, which is a part of the Journalism Graduate School. дальше »
2018-10-26 02:18 | |
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Public Bug Bounty Begins for IOTA’s Cross-platform Trinity Wallet
The Trinity wallet is a beta cross-platform wallet designed for non-technical members of the IOTA community. The wallet app is available for both desktop and mobile. The IOTA Foundation is now inviting researchers to test the Trinity wallet in their latest bug bounty program hosted on Bugcrowd. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:59 | |
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Tomorrow’s telescopes will be planet-sized quantum teleportation devices
A team of researchers from Harvard recently published early work indicating a complex theory of quantum physics could be exploited to create huge, high resolution telescopes. Astronomers of the future will see the distant reaches of our universe through the magic of teleportation. дальше »
2018-10-25 01:15 | |
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JPMorgan Chase Predicts 60 Percent Chance For Recession in Next Two Years, What Does this Mean for Crypto?
According to a model tracked by JPMorgan Chase & Co. , a US recession is becoming increasingly likely. Researchers from the New York-based finance giant told Bloomberg that there is about a 28% chance of a recession arriving within the next year, and a more than 60 percent chance of one occurring over the next two years. дальше »
2018-10-23 17:54 | |
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Monero Transaction Fees Reduced by 97% After Bulletproofs Upgrade
After the recent hard fork upgrade of its protocol, Monero has seen its transaction fees shrink by approximately 97 percent, dropping from 60 cents to just 2 cents. дальше »
2018-10-23 22:09 | |
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Initiative for CryptoCurrencies and Contracts (IC3) Talks Using Blockchain for Internet Voting
The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3) have conducted research concerning whether, as some proponents claim, blockchain technology will improve internet voting. Business Insider published an article concerning the study, in which researchers argue that while the technology may serve to revolutionize other industries, internet voting may be a sector that does not benefit from […] дальше »
2018-10-22 20:53 | |
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This AI can search for people by height, gender, and clothing in surveillance videos
A team of AI researchers from India developed a tool to search for people in surveillance footage by height, clothing color, and gender. It’s like a search engine that can find people in a video. дальше »
2018-10-22 20:10 | |
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