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North Korean Hackers Pivot Towards Cryptocurrency to Fund Country’s Nuclear Program
North Korean hackers with the backing of Pyongyang are targeting cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of efforts to raise funding for the country’s nuclear weapons program. Wired reports that several international cybersecurity experts believe a hacking syndicate based in the country is also responsible for attacks against banks across the globe. дальше »
2019-4-5 13:00
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UpGuard Discovers Millions of Facebook Users’ Data on Insecure Third-Party Servers
UpGuard, a platform focused on helping vendor management teams mitigate cyber risks, has released a report on April 3, 2019, revealing how it found millions of Facebook users’ personal information on two insecure third-party servers exposed to the public Internet. дальше »
2019-4-5 09:00
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What Is Loom Network? Introduction to LOOM Token
What Is Loom Network? The Loom Network is an Ethereum-based, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) network with a Software Development Kit (SDK) targeting large-scale, decentralized social app and game development. дальше »
2019-4-4 02:42
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Coinbase Reveals Insurance for up to $255 Million in Crypto Hot Wallets
Coinbase users have another reason to sleep well at night as the exchange revealed on April 2, 2019, that they have taken out insurance for up to $255 million of the funds in their hot wallets. Covered Most, if not all crypto users are concerned about the possibility of their funds being stolen, and forRead More дальше »
2019-4-3 19:00
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Women are only 24% of the infosec workforce. Now go follow them on Twitter
The technology industry has, at least, for the past forty years, been something of a sausage-fest, with men dominating almost all tiers of the workplace. A new report from infosec industry group, the (ISC)2, shows that’s gradually changing. дальше »
2019-4-3 09:19
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Women are 24% of the infosec workforce. Now follow some of them
The technology industry has, at least, for the past forty years, been something of a sausage-fest, with men dominating almost all tiers of the workplace. A new report from infosec industry group, the (ISC)2, shows that’s gradually changing. дальше »
2019-4-3 09:19
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Android Malware Attacking Cryptocurrency and Bank Apps
Gustuff, a vicious Trojan horse created by a Russian-speaking cybercriminal known as “Bestoffer”, is now attacking Android smartphones with the sole aim of stealing users’ cryptos and fiat contained in the apps, reports TNW on March 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-30 00:00
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Pakistan: A Case of Kidnapping, Cryptocurrency Ransom Demands, and Corrupt Police Officials
In another twisted plot involving greed and cryptocurrencies, a seven-member gang based in Lahore, Pakistan, kidnapped the IT Professor Shahid Naseer and demanded an Rs20 million ($140,000) ransom be paid in Bitcoin, according to a report by Dawn of March 27. дальше »
2019-3-29 14:59
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Facebook’s reportedly been storing millions of user passwords in plain text since 2012
Last night, Facebook revealed that it found a flaw in January in its systems that stored user passwords in plain text, which meant that anyone who had access to them could read those passwords without having to decrypt them. дальше »
2019-3-22 09:05
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve‘s Steam platform made it possible for malicious actors to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and even infect their systems with additional malware. The security kink resided in Steam‘s server browser functionality – which lets players look up severs for a number of games (including hit titles like CS:GO, Half-Life 2, and Team Fortress 2) – according to a HackerOne vulnerability disclosure made public on March 15. дальше »
2019-3-21 19:42
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Cryptopia Exchange Relaunches Following January Hack
Following a January 2019 hack that cost them millions of dollars, Cryptopia has relaunched on March 19, 2019, With 40 Trading pairs. The History of the Hack In January 2019, Cryptopia experienced one of the first crypto exchange hacks of the year which led to the loss of millions of dollars and a second hackRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:00
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BitGuards: Why the Crypto Elite Are Increasingly Relying on Personal Security
Crypto millionaires are hiring bodyguards, but new custodial solutions could make this unnecessary
дальше »2019-3-19 04:20
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IBM Announces New Security Technology for the Crypto Custody Market
Shuttle Holdings and IBM have partnered to provide an HSM-based security solution for the crypto custodial industry. Learn more here. The post IBM Announces New Security Technology for the Crypto Custody Market appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-3-18 16:28
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Google distributed malicious Chrome app designed to steal your cryptocurrency
Be wary if you come across ads that promote an airdrop, distributing tokens for popular cryptocurrency exchange desk Huobi: the offer might be fake, and you might be getting swooped into an elaborate ploy designed to steal your coins. дальше »
2019-3-15 14:45
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Security researchers found over 40 bugs in blockchain platforms in 30 days
White hat hackers have found more than 40 bugs in blockchain and cryptocurrency platforms in the past 30 days, according to an investigation by Hard Fork. There is a silver lining though: none of the vulnerabilities appear to be particularly serious at first glance. дальше »
2019-3-14 19:17
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Post-Trade Market Infrastructure Giant DTCC Publishes Guidelines for Tokenized Securities
Global post-trade market infrastructure giant The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has published guidance for the post-trade processing of tokenized securities
дальше »2019-3-14 23:05
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Trezor Responds to Ledger Report on Vulnerabilities in Its Hardware Wallets
Crypto wallet manufacturer Trezor has responded to a report from its competitor Ledger that describes vulnerabilities in its devices
дальше »2019-3-13 22:03
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Ledger Discloses Five Reported Vulnerabilities in Two Models of Trezor Hardware Wallets
Major hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has unveiled several reported vulnerabilities in the devices of its direct competitor Trezor
дальше »2019-3-12 20:34
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: Crypto Markets Should Self-Regulate When Possible
“Crypto Mom” Hester M. Peirce has argued in favor of self-regulation for cryptocurrency markets when possible
дальше »2019-3-11 12:10
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CipherTrace CEO Qualified by the Canadian Court As the First-ever Bitcoin Expert Witness
Dave Jevans, the CEO of blockchain security company CipherTrace testified in a Canadian Court as the first-ever qualified Bitcoin expert witness; the firm released the details of the court case on March 6. дальше »
2019-3-10 16:29
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Cybersecurity Startup Launches Blockchain-Based Malware Detection Marketplace
PolySwarm’s malware detection marketplace creates a platform where antivirus companies and cybersecurity experts compete and receive remuneration do detect threats. Replacing VirusTotal, it provides a better protection model for identifying and sharing information about malware for the benefit of users. дальше »
2019-3-8 16:00
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IBM X-Force Red Team Announces Blockchain Security Testing Service
According to a Forbes report published March 5, 2019, IT giant IBM’s cybersecurity team X-Force Red has launched a new blockchain testing service. The service is the latest to enter the rapidly inflating bubble of enterprise-level blockchain offerings. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:00
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SWIFT, HSBC, Deutsche Bank to Conduct Blockchain-Based E-Voting PoC
SWIFT announces blockchain-based e-voting proof-of-concept to be conducted by Singapore Exchange, HSBC, Standard Chartered and others
дальше »2019-3-7 20:14
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IBM Releases Security Testing Tool for Enterprise Blockchain Takers
New security offering from IBM aims at closing the gap in security practices for enterprise blockchain
дальше »2019-3-6 15:01
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Web apps will soon let you log in with hardware keys and fingerprints
Good news for security nerds (and the rest of us, really): WebAuthn (short for Web Authentication), a standard for authenticating your identity on the internet, has now been ushered in as an official standard by the World Wide Web Consortium and the FIDO Alliance. дальше »
2019-3-5 11:12
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PSA: Don’t give out your phone number for Facebook 2FA, use an app instead
It’s no secret that Facebook doesn’t respect your privacy in the least: we learned last October that the company used the phone number you provided for two-factor authentication to enable advertisers to target you. дальше »
2019-3-4 12:04
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#DeleteCoinbase: Exchange Users Respond to Acquisition of a Firm Run by Former Spyware Developers
Coinbase had acquired Neutrino, a startup run by former spyware developers. The community has responded with a #DeleteCoinbase campaign, but some clients are unable to deactivate their accounts due to technical problems дальше »
2019-3-3 15:05
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Bitcoin SV Team Rectifies Vulnerabilities for Multiple Bitcoin Blockchains
On March 1, 2019, the Bitcoin SV Team has detected three severe vulnerabilities in BSV. These bugs are believed to have been inherited from Bitcoin Core (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCHABC). Bitcoin SV Team Detects Vulnerabilities The bitcoin SV Node Implementation Team, a branch of Craig Wright’s nChain, have remained steady in their unwavering commitmentRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-3 14:00
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Rhode Island Bill Would Exclude Some Tokens From Securities Laws
A new bill in the Rhode Island State Assembly would allow certain “blockchain tokens” to avoid state securities laws
дальше »2019-3-2 01:14
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Coinomi Allegedly Forwarded Passphrases to googleapis.com
Coinomi is facing an avalanche of criticism after being accused on February 27, 2019, of sending passphrases to googleapis. com, leading to the loss of over $70,000. Where’s the Money? In the past, crypto owners have lost funds due to errors made on the part of service providers such as the case of QuadrigaCX of forRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-1 04:00
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U.S. Government Returns a Fraction of Bitcoins Retrieved From the 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex announced on Feb. 25 via a blog post that the U. S. government has handed over 27 BTC believed to be the proceeds of a hack in which the exchange lost almost 120,000 Bitcoins in a security breach in August 2016. дальше »
2019-2-26 19:29
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Hiding Cryptocurrency Assets – Just How Easy Is It?
In the early days, Bitcoin was often inaccurately considered to be an anonymous digital currency. We now know that’s not true. Bitcoin is pseudonymous in nature, not anonymous, highly transparent, and can be easily tracked through blockchain forensics tracking. дальше »
2019-2-23 16:59
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Quadriga CX Fiasco Highlights the Need for Crypto Insurance
A startup by the name of BitGo Inc. could be the answer to the menace of losing private keys of cold-storage crypto wallets, reports Bloomberg, February 19, 2019. Can too Much Safety Be Fatal? The recent fiasco surrounding the death of the CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga CX has rekindled questions regarding the safetyRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-21 20:00
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Coinmama Suffers Hack as 450,000 Users’ Information Compromised
In yet another high-profile hack of 2019, Coinmama saw the information of 450,000 of its users compromised in an attack that targeted 24 difference sites, according to reports from February 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-20 10:00
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India’s Cybercrime Detection Center Has Cryptocurrency Threats on its Radar
The National Cyber Forensic Lab has been created under the Union Home ministry’s Cyber Crime Coordination Center. The unit will focus its energy on cryptocurrency-related crimes to help police officers detect cyber fraud. дальше »
2019-2-20 06:00
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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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India Targets Cryptocurrency Crime аs Part оf Cyber Security Offensive
Indian government aids police fight against cybercrime including cryptocurrency-related activities
дальше »2019-2-19 12:06
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2.7 million patient calls to Swedish healthcare hotline left unprotected online
The audio recordings of 2. 7 millions calls made to 1177 Vely exposed for anyone with a web browser. Phone calls to the MEDICALL help service were stored as WAV audio files on an unsecured server. дальше »
2019-2-18 19:56
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SEC Obtains Preliminary Injunction Against Blockvest For Fraudulent Securities Offer
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a preliminary injunction granted against Blockvest LLC for unlicensed security offer. This overturns a previous court order, claiming that the SEC failed to prove that the token was a security. дальше »
2019-2-16 05:00
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Coinbase Wallet Allows Users to Backup Encrypted Private Keys on Google Drive and iCloud
Coinbase Wallet, a popular cryptocurrency storage app, received a new feature that allows users to store the encrypted version of their private keys on Google Drive and iCloud. The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced this on Feb. дальше »
2019-2-14 14:29
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Berkeley Researcher Wants To Burn Crypto To The Ground
It appears as though Nicholas Weaver, a researcher at Berkeley, truly believes that the entire cryptocurrency sector should be "burned with fire".Read More. The post by Neil Matthew appeared first on BTCManager, Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News дальше »
2019-2-12 06:00
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Targeted by Fake Photo Scam
Research indicates that large cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly being targeted by scammers using doctored photographs to trick two-factor authentication reset procedures. The attack once again highlights the importance of securing one’s own private keys and not entrusting security to a third party exchange. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:00
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Criminals Are Using Bitcoin Cleaners, Shady Airbnb Hosts, and Fake Uber Drivers to Launder Money
A recent CNBC news report has highlighted that cybercriminals are using sophisticated methods to launder money. Their nefarious schemes include using services like Airbnb and Uber to help turn fraudulent funds into cash. дальше »
2019-2-8 15:39
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Mozilla Will Now Block Crypto Miners on Firefox by Default
Mozilla’s latest version of Firefox features enhanced tracking protection which providers more content blocking options to the users. The upcoming browser version 67 could also block cryptocurrency miners by default, adding more protection to the users. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:24
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Altcoins Beware: An Overview of Recent 51% Attacks
The so-called 51% attacks are among the major security threats to digital currencies as they allow enable perpetrators to control the network and all transactions passing through it. What Is a 51% attack? Cryptocurrencies are bolstered by blockchain technologies or distributed ledgers which store information about all transactions ever made in a network. дальше »
2019-2-7 21:00
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Google’s new extension tells you if your passwords have been compromised
Google’s just launched a new Chrome browser extension that’s designed to help protect your online accounts from intruders. It really should just be built into the browser, but until that happens, you’ll want to install it – and hopefully never see it again. дальше »
2019-2-6 14:36
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New Instance of Monero Malware Sees Cryptojackers Target Linux Users
Hackers are set on cryptojacking for Monero as Linux users see another dedicated threat
дальше »2019-2-7 12:26
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Zcash Vulnerability Permitting Infinite ZEC Counterfeiting Fixed and Disclosed
The company behind Zcash patched and disclosed a vulnerability that could have permitted an attacker to coin infinite ZEC
дальше »2019-2-5 22:28
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Blockchain researchers are still finding critical vulnerabilities in EOS
Months after its nigthmarish launch, cryptocurrency and blockchain security researchers are still finding vulnerabilities in EOS, according to recent activity on breach disclosure platform HackerOne. дальше »
2019-2-5 17:46
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IOTA Community Helps Authorities With Arrest of Fraud Suspect
Europol announced the arrest of a 36-year-old fraud suspect who os believed to have created a fake seed generator. The man has been arrested due to a combined effort from the IOTA community and the law enforcement. дальше »
2019-2-5 17:44
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