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Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Vault to Provide Services to Crypto Broker Voyager Digital
Canadian cryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital will use the services provided by Ledger Vault, the custody arm of French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger
дальше »2019-5-21 22:01
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White Hat Hackers Earn $32,000 for Finding Crypto Security Exploits in Last Two Months
White hat hackers reportedly earned over $32,000 in bounties for finding security gaps in blockchain- and crypto-related projects in the last two months
дальше »2019-5-21 22:46
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Kik CEO Says Firm Spent $5+ Million on Negotiations With US SEC: Report
Startup Kik allegedly spent over $5 million on its negotiations with the U.S. SEC
дальше »2019-5-20 20:48
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Data: Just 2/3 of ETH Nodes Running Parity Have Been Patched Against Critical Security Flaw
Hacking research collective SRLabs claims that only two thirds of the Ethereum client software that runs on Ethereum nodes has been patched against a critical security flaw
дальше »2019-5-17 14:54
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Ledger Ships the First ‘Genesis Block’ Editions of Its Nano X Wallet
Ledger, a cryptocurrency hardware manufacturer, based in France has revealed that the first batch of its Ledger Nano X wallets have left their warehouse and would be distributed to the buyers. The company adds that other pre-orders for the devices will be shipped over the coming weeks. дальше »
2019-5-16 14:59
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Bitcoin scammers net nearly $1M by telling people they can see them masturbate
A new kind of scam has accrued almost $1 million in bitcoin from frightened porn viewers, says a new report — and they’re staining the good names of Shakespeare and Austen to do it. According to the report, from cybersecurity firm Area 1, this scam involves a threatening email, in which the victim is told videos or pictures of them watching pornography will be leaked to their contacts, along with whatever they were watching, unless they pay a ransom in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-16 04:07
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Hacked Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Announces Liquidation Process
Cryptopia, a cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in New Zealand, has suspended trading services and released a press statement on May 15 stating that it is in liquidation. The latest development comes less than six months after the exchange lost millions through hacking. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:59
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No, end-to-end encryption isn’t a marketing gimmick
There’s bad takes, and then there’s bad takes. An example of the latter comes from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Leonid Bershidsky, who thinks that today’s WhatsApp security woes proves that end-to-end encryption is “a gimmick” and “largely pointless. дальше »
2019-5-15 00:03
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BitDefender researchers discover terrifying security vulnerability in Intel CPUs
Researchers from Romanian security firm BitDefender have uncovered a troubling security vulnerability in Intel processors that could allow an attacker to access privileged kernel-mode information typically considered “off limits” for most applications. дальше »
2019-5-14 19:59
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Funds Are SAFU, but Reorg Is Not: What We Know About the Binance Hack So Far
Hackers stole 7,000 BTC in a highly advanced attack on Binance. All withdrawals and deposits are frozen for a week, but all funds are safe, the exchange says. Learn more about the attack in our follow-up дальше »
2019-5-10 00:35
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Liechtenstein’s Government Passes New Regulation Concerning Blockchain and Tokens
New token, virtual asset service provider and blockchain regulation has been passed by the government of Liechtenstein
дальше »2019-5-9 18:23
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Cyber insurance is worth the hype — if you let hackers write your policy
I read Rami Sass’ recent piece here on Podium about how cyber insurance is overhyped. While he raised great questions about the current pricing models and fear-driven tactics used to sell coverage, I wanted to share a different perspective and address his concerns. дальше »
2019-5-9 08:30
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Binance Hack Update: “Hurt, But Not Broke” CZ Binance Turns Down Justin Sun’s $40m Offer
Binance announced a major setback today after hackers breached its network and got away with cryptocurrencies worth $40 million (including 7,000 Bitcoin tokens). The exchange later confirmed that it had traced the heist to a single wallet. дальше »
2019-5-8 17:59
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Facebook contract workers look at your private posts to help train its AI
A new report from Reuters has revealed how contract workers for Facebook and Instagram are looking at your private posts to help the social media platforms train their AI systems. Reuters suggests contractors are annotating the posts based on five “dimensions”: the content of the post (selfie, food, landmarks), the occasion of the post (life event, activity), expressive elements (opinion, feelings), author’s intent (to plan an event, making a joke, inspire others) and the post’s setting (home, school, work, outdoors). дальше »
2019-5-6 18:07
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How this annoying, tiny glitch broke every Firefox extension
Exactly at midnight on Friday, most users of Mozilla Firefox discovered none of their browser add-ons worked. As the company rushed to issue a hot-fix over the weekend – which is available right now for desktop and Android users (version 66. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:55
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Top 5 Ways to get Hacked in 2019
In this modern era of technology and growing social media activity, it is only normal hacking remains an overarching problem. In fact, the more common ways of getting hacked have become slightly more sophisticated, which usually spells trouble for potential victims. дальше »
2019-5-5 17:03
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Crypto Exchange Bitbuy Passes Audit; Launches High-Frequency Trading Platform
Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitbuy on May 2, 2019, announced that it has completed a Proof of Reserve and Security Audit to bolster its safety mechanisms. No Compromise The recent drama surrounding QuadrigaCX has forced crypto exchanges around the world to reassess their security mechanisms. дальше »
2019-5-4 13:00
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Blockchain Startup SelfKey Enables Self-Sovereign Identity, Here’s How
Almost everyone in the world who has access to the internet or financial services will, at one point, have verified their identity online. Sometimes, this is as simple as uploading a selfie or confirming a phone number. дальше »
2019-5-3 14:59
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Thai SEC Deputy Secretary: New Regulation Allows for Digital Shares, Tokenized Securities
Recent regulation allows for digital shares and tokenized securities depositories, according to Thai SEC deputy secretary-general Tipsuda Thavaramara
дальше »2019-5-3 18:08
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Bitcoin Cash: Schnorr Signatures to go live in two weeks on mainnet in an effort to increase privacy
Story to be updated.
The post Bitcoin Cash: Schnorr Signatures to go live in two weeks on mainnet in an effort to increase privacy appeared first on AMBCrypto.
дальше »2019-5-1 09:43
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Microsoft Outlook Security Breach Targeted Bitcoin Accounts
Earlier in April 2019, Microsoft Hotmail, MSN, and Outlook email accounts suffered a severe security breach. Now, a good number of the victims have revealed that their cryptocurrency wallets were hacked during the ugly incident, reports Motherboard on April 29, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-1 23:00
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QLC Chain Brings Online Privacy To The Blockchain
QLC Chain (originally QLink) concluded its ICO in December 2017 and initially began as “a decentralized mobile network, dedicated to constructing an open-source telecom infrastructure on blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-28 15:04
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Ledger Detects a Phishing Malware, Warns Users Not To Enter 24-Word Recovery Phrase
French-based cryptocurrency wallet service provider, Ledger warned its users that malware had been detected that replaces the Ledger Live desktop app. The malware tricks the victims into entering their 24-word recovery phase. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:59
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Facebook clamps down on personality quizzes to plug data leaks
Facebook is taking baby steps to plug data leaks on its platform. In a new blog post that was posted yesterday, the company’s director of product management Eddie O’Neil wrote that it will be subjecting apps with “minimal utility,” such as personality quizzes, to heightened scrutiny and “may not be permitted on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-26 14:56
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California: 21-Year Old Sim Swapping Thief Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing $7.5m in Crypto
Joel Ortiz, a 21-year student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Judge Edward Lee of the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Ortiz was convicted of stealing $7. дальше »
2019-4-25 13:59
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Societe Generale Issues First Covered Bond (EUR 100m) As a Security Token on the Ethereum Blockchain
Societe Generale SFH, a subsidiary of the Societe Generale Group, announced yesterday that it issued covered bonds worth EUR 100 million as security tokens via the Ethereum network. This is the first time the lending firm has made such a move as it explores ways to use blockchain technology to ease financial transactions. дальше »
2019-4-24 18:09
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45,000 ETH Stolen Just By Guessing Private Keys, Report Says
A report released by Independent Security Evaluators shows that there has been one individual who has been guessing private… The post 45,000 ETH Stolen Just By Guessing Private Keys, Report Says appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:19
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Blockfolio Embraces Preventive Privacy As It Debuts Exchange Integration
In the crypto industry, few things are as sacrosanct as the privacy of your transactions. That doesn’t mean they’re always anonymous: as Robert Mueller’s long-anticipated report detailed, Russian hackers interfering in the last U. дальше »
2019-4-23 21:15
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Report: Ransom Amounts Following Cyberattacks Rose by 90% in Q1 of 2019
A report published by Coveware, a company that assists ransomware victims in facilitating cryptocurrency ransom payments, claims that ransom amounts requested following cyber attacks increased by 90% in Q1 of 2019 as compared to Q4 of 2018. дальше »
2019-4-23 13:09
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Blockchain Patent Granted to Cybersecurity Company Owned by U.S. Defense Contractor
A blockchain-related patent has been awarded to Texas-based cybersecurity company Forcepoint
дальше »2019-4-22 17:24
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Austria Mulls Elimination of Internet Anonymity; Offenders Could Be Fined Millions of Euros
Internet users in Austria could soon find it impossible to comment on online forums anonymously as the country’s government looks to do away with internet anonymity, reports local media outlet Der Standard, April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-21 21:00
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ExpressVPN Tightens Network Security by Getting Rid of Server Hard Drives
Leading VPN service provider ExpressVPN has rolled out a new platform for customers who aren’t willing to give an inch when it comes to their online privacy and security. Dubbed TrustedServer, this new server platform runs on system memory without having to rely on local storage devices. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:59
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Canadian BitTorrent Users Are Getting Sued for Illegal Downloads by Film and TV Studios
Film and TV studios are suing BitTorrent users in Canada for illegally downloading movies and TV shows. The production houses are taking this step to try and decrease the availability of their content online. дальше »
2019-4-18 18:29
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UK Set to Introduce Porn Age Verification, VPN Interest Surges
The UK government will introduce an age verification scheme that will stop those below the age of 18 from viewing porn websites. However, the system is flawed since VPNs can be used to bypass the ID checks. дальше »
2019-4-18 16:29
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Mark Zuckerberg Rewarded His Allies With Access to Facebook User Data, Leaked Documents Show
Thousands of leaked documents reveal that Facebook chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, shared private user data with his app developer friends. The shared data served as a reward to app developers and third-party companies that either spend enormous amounts on ads or have a good relationship with the company heads. дальше »
2019-4-18 14:59
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Facebook uploaded 1.5 million people’s email contacts without permission
Welcome to the latest episode of “Facebook’s Daily Screw-up. ” Following a report from Business Insider yesterday, the company confirmed it had uploaded more 1. 5 million users’ contact lists without their permission when they signed up for the service starting in May 2016. дальше »
2019-4-18 10:03
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Bots drove nearly 40% of internet traffic last year — and the naughty ones are getting smarter
Distil Networks today published its 2019 Bad Bot Report, which looks at the current state of automated web traffic, both good and bad. The paper highlights some startling figures, including that bots accounted for 37. дальше »
2019-4-17 16:00
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F-Secure report highlights the woeful state of insecurity in the energy industry
It is the most important industry in the world. Energy. We need it. Without it, nothing works. Without the oil producers and refiners, there’s no petrol to fuel our cars. Without power plans and the supporting infrastructure, there’s no electricity to keep the lights on. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:50
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Amazon Employees Listen to Alexa Conversations: 6 Ways to Make Your Echo Device More Private
Retail giant Amazon recently admitted that its employees listen to customer voice recordings from Alexa products as part of its method of improving its speech recognition. Users do have the option to prevent their recordings from being shared with Amazon employees in Alexa’s privacy settings, but they cannot opt out of voice recording. дальше »
2019-4-15 15:54
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Crypto Key Management Is Too Complicated
I grew up at the dawn of passwords. I pretty much just had to memorize my parent’s address and phone number to get around. Occasionally I’d need my social security number and birthday, but life was pretty simple back in those days. дальше »
2019-4-15 21:08
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Cryptonite Browser Extension Protects You From Phishing Sites and Fake Profiles
If you are new to the crypto space or if you are exploring new services and platforms, protection from scams and malicious websites should be a priority. Cryptonite is a useful browser extension that protects your private information and warns you in advance about risks to your crypto security. дальше »
2019-4-14 13:15
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Binance Partners with Blockchain Security Firm CipherTrace, Bolsters AML Measures
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that they have partnered with blockchain security firm CipherTrace to bolster their anti-money laundering (AML) measures. This according to a Binance Blog post on April 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-12 11:45
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US Department of Energy Progresses With Blockchain Power Plant Security Research
U.S. continues support for scheme aimed at reducing the susceptibility of U.S. power plants to cyberattacks
дальше »2019-4-11 12:02
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Mozilla Firefox Web Browser Adds Anti-Cryptojacking Functionality
Firefox, a free open-source web browser developed by Mozilla, a global non-profit organization that claims to be dedicated to putting web surfers in control of their online activities, has added anti-cryptojacking and fingerprinting functionality to Firefox Nightly 68 and Beta 67 versions, according to a blog post on April 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-11 23:00
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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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Electrum Loses Millions of Dollars in Fake Wallet Attack
In its second attack in less than six months, Electrum announced on April 7, 2019, that it was targeted in a fake wallet attack. Attack of the Wallets In an ideal situation, crypto wallets would be virtually impenetrable and free from threats. дальше »
2019-4-9 17:00
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Why You Should Store Your Recovery Phrase and Private Keys With CRYPTOTAG
In 2018 alone more than $1 Billion of crypto was stolen. Most people’s funds were stolen in hacks and scams. Others could not reach their crypto, because they lost their private keys or recovery phrases. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:29
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Evercrypt: The World’s First Hacker-Proof Cryptography?
Many individuals and organizations have acknowledged the immense potential of blockchain technology, but that hasn’t changed the fact that the cryptocurrency sector still faces massive obstacles in terms of public perception, fraud, and security. дальше »
2019-4-7 03:00
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Belgium: FSMA Blacklists Seven More Crypto-Related Fraudulent Websites
On April 4, 2019, Belgium’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), announced that it had updated a blacklist of cryptocurrency-related websites associated with crimes such as fraud. дальше »
2019-4-5 19:00
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Offchain Labs Raises $3.7M In Seed Capital
Offchain Labs, a DLT startup leveraging smart contracts to connect blockchains to enterprises, has just announced a successful round of funding lead by Pantera Capital. The firm raised approximately $3. дальше »
2019-4-5 17:26
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