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Parity Urges Users to Upgrade Ethereum Nodes Following Bug Discovery
Parity users have been told to upgrade their nodes after a vulnerability was discovered on February 3, 2019. Killing Bugs An attack on a blockchain is one of the most destabilizing things that could happen to a network, as can be seen with the 51 percent attack that took place on the Ethereum Classic networkRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-5 15:00
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A New Malware on Apple Mac Uses Browser Cookies to Steal Cryptocurrencies
According to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, a newly discovered malware which targets the Mac platform could be stealing browser cookies linked to cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet services used by its victims. дальше »
2019-2-5 13:44
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Parity Technologies Fixes Node Vulnerability, Urges All Ethereum Nodes to Update
Parity nodes should update to avoid security risk, say officials
дальше »2019-2-5 12:25
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The Crucible of Privacy: Why Decentralized Exchange Is the Only Way
Decentralization is a core principle of blockchain-based technology. It’s the most important and unique property of the many cryptocurrencies that have launched since the birth of Bitcoin. Decentralization facilitates a move away from centralized control and differentiates crypto from government-backed fiat currencies. дальше »
2019-2-5 11:29
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How Blockchain Security Applications Will Make the Internet a Safer Place
Blockchain security applications are being deployed against DDoS attacks, viruses and more. We outline some projects that are helping to protect us online. The post How Blockchain Security Applications Will Make the Internet a Safer Place appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-2-5 19:52
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Cryptocurrency Investors Lost $1.7 Billion to Hackers in 2018, Claims Two New Reports
A new report from CipherTrace suggests that hackers stole $1. 7 billion worth of digital currency from investors in 2018 as organized crime is becoming more common. A separate report from Chainalysis suggests that two sophisticated criminal groups stole $1 billion, accounting for a massive portion of total cryptocurrency hacks. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:59
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Gemini Becomes World’s First Crypto Exchange to Complete a SOC 2 Review
Gemini, a U. S. -based regulated cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, has announced the completion of its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 examination conducted by Big Four auditor, Deloitte & Touche LLP. дальше »
2019-1-31 15:00
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Report: Majority of $11.4 Million Stolen in 2018 Iota Token Heist Has Been Found
A top member of the Germany-based Iota Foundation has said the majority of the ~$11 million allegedly stolen in a major Iota token heist last year has been found
дальше »2019-1-31 14:30
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1,675 ETH Stolen from Cryptopia in Second Attack of the Month
On January 29, 2019, Elementus reported that Cryptopia has suffered a second attack that led to the loss of 1,675 ether (ETH) tokens after suffering a similar attack on January 14, 2019. On January 15, 2019, New Zealand-based crypto exchange Cryptopia suspended activities after suffering a hack that led to significant losses. дальше »
2019-1-31 13:00
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How to Store Cryptocurrency on a Ledger Nano S [Step-by-Step Guide]
DISCLAIMER: This article is written to guide you through the process of storing your crypto securely. However, you should thoroughly research the areas outlined in this post and perform your own due diligence. дальше »
2019-1-31 23:27
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How to Store Cryptocurrency on a Ledger Nano S [Review + Step-by-Step Guide]
DISCLAIMER: This article is written to guide you through the process of storing your crypto securely. However, you should thoroughly research the areas outlined in this post and perform your own due diligence. дальше »
2019-2-1 23:27
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Terrorist Group Hamas Asks Supporters for Bitcoin Funding
On Tuesday, the terrorist group Hamas asked its supporters to send funds in Bitcoin as an attempt to deal with being financially isolated. According to the AFP, a spokesman for the group sent a message asking for the world’s most popular digital currency. дальше »
2019-1-30 21:29
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US Blockchain Firm Introduces Wallet for Digital Assets and Securities
United States-based blockchain firm TokenSoft has introduced its Knox Wallet for storing digital assets and securities
дальше »2019-1-30 01:10
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Japanese officials will target millions of IoT devices to help secure the Olympics
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games just one year away, Japan isn’t leaving anything to chance. On Friday, the country approved a law that would allow the government to hack into insecure IoT devices, in order to survey the number of easily-hackable gadgets that exist within the country. дальше »
2019-1-28 16:35
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Everybody hates cybersecurity professionals
What’s the worst job you’ve ever had? I’ll start. When I was 20, I spent six long months working as a Sharepoint developer for a massive UK-wide charity. Our team was small and horrendously overstretched, and I often helped out with helpdesk calls, where I’d inevitably spend much of my time explaining our stringent password requirements to disgruntled non-technical staff. дальше »
2019-1-25 16:59
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Researchers Find Flaws with Proof of Stake (POS) Cryptocurrency Projects
Researchers have found vulnerabilities with a surprising number of cryptocurrencies after noticing security flaws several months ago. The findings were summarized in a blog post on Medium, on January 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-24 13:00
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The Daily: 100 Exchanges’ Security Rated, Enjinx Block Explorer Launches
Tuesday’s installment of The Daily details new tools that are helping users safely navigate the cryptocurrency ecosystem. From making an informed decision about which exchanges to trust to tracking blockchain transactions with Enjinx, we cover a selection of developments from across the cryptosphere, before finishing with a trip to the darknet where KYC documents are […] The post The Daily: 100 Exchanges’ Security Rated, Enjinx Block Explorer Launches appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-1-22 15:48
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A Rolex, McLaren and Luxury Condos- the World of a Crypto Con-man
A high-profile cryptocurrency theft case and a series of lawsuits associated with it have brought SIM swap hacks to the limelight once again. Nicolas Truglia, the primary suspect of a $24 million-dollar cryptocurrency theft case where BitAngels founder Michael Terpin’s crypto holdings were robbed, was known to live in $6,000 per month rented apartment. дальше »
2019-1-21 21:19
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BitAngles Founder Files a New Lawsuit Over a $24 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Case
In a new development to a year-old crypto theft case, Michael Terpin, the founder of BitAngels investment group has filed a lawsuit seeking $81 million in damages. Terpin has filed a civil suit and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations claim against a man from New York and other people, who allegedly stole $24 million worth of […] BitAngles Founder Files a New Lawsuit Over a $24 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Case was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:59
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Linux-Targeting Cryptojacking Malware Disables Cloud-Based Security Measures: Report
New report reveals a cryptojacking virus targeting Linux servers has the ability to disable cloud-based security measures to avoid detection
дальше »2019-1-19 22:45
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Scammers Could Overwrite Cryptocurrency Payments, but It Won’t Be Cheap
From a merchant’s point of view, cryptocurrency is a better payment option compared to a check. When accepting check payments, there is always the risk that the check might be unfunded and subsequently returned since the merchant can’t verify the customer’s checking account balance beforehand as the database is being run by the bank and […] Scammers Could Overwrite Cryptocurrency Payments, but It Won’t Be Cheap was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »
2019-1-18 14:59
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Canadian Bankers Association Wants Blockchain-Powered Digital Identification Systems
The Canadian Bankers Association stated that Canada should create a digital identification system that utilizes technologies such as blockchain and biometrics to enable a live video ID verification process. дальше »
2019-1-18 10:00
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Cryptopia Shows Sector Still Doesn’t Know How To Handle Hacks
It is “very unlikely” that the people behind the Cryptopia hack will be caught, according to a leader in blockchain security. Michael Ou, the CEO of Taiwan-based CoolBitX, says that even if the hackers are apprehended, returning the stolen funds could become a prohibitively expensive and complicated process. дальше »
2019-1-17 21:15
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Security Report Ranks 135 Crypto Exchanges, No One Received an A+ Rating
The latest Exchange Security Report published by ICORating assessed 130 of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges, ranking each exchange… The post Security Report Ranks 135 Crypto Exchanges, No One Received an A+ Rating appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-17 20:55
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BitGo Partners With Genesis Global Trading to Offer Users More Liquidity and Security
BitGo Inc. , a California-based blockchain security company has announced its partnership with Genesis Global Trading, a digital currency group company that offers clients over the counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading to enable its customers to trade cryptoassets without having to move their funds out of cold storage or handling their private keys, according to a press release on January 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-17 12:00
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773 million email addresses have been leaked – check if yours is on the list
We’re just over two weeks into 2019, and one of the biggest data leaks in recent years has surfaced. Today, renowned security researcher Troy Hunt reported a massive leak consisting of 773 million unique email IDs and 21 million unique passwords, which he refers to as Collection #1. дальше »
2019-1-17 10:55
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Crypto Isn’t Criminal Money: Binance Blocks Funds From Hacked Exchange
This week, the popular crypto exchange Cryptopia suffered the first major security breach of 2019, resulting in “significant losses” of crypto assets the exchange had stored. Following the breach, social media users began tracking the movements of the stolen funds and alerted Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao that the funds had landed on Binance – the world’s. дальше »
2019-1-17 23:00
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Scaling Delay: Ethereum Developer Expects Constantinople Weeks Away
Constantinople is not broken, but it definitely seems to need maintainance. Yesterday the Ethereum Foundation revealed that the planned upgrade was not yet ready for the road, commencing emergency repairs on a software fork that many traders expected to turn the tide in the crypto market. дальше »
2019-1-16 19:51
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Security Report Gives A or A- Rating to 16% of Major Crypto Exchanges, None Get A+
Independent security analysts at ICORating have given 16 percent of the world’s biggest crypto trading platforms an A rating, and none an A+.
дальше »2019-1-17 18:00
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia Hacked, Reports Significant Losses
Cryptopia, a New Zealand-base cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended all services and gone offline after reporting a major hack that resulted in significant losses, the company announced in a tweet on January 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-16 06:00
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Cryptopia Notifies Its Users of Security Breach With Substantial Losses
Cryptopia, a cryptocurrency exchange based in New Zealand recently announced that it had been hacked and suffered significant losses. The exact details of the hack and how much the exchange has lost remain vague at this point with just a few tweets from the exchange providing a small amount of information. дальше »
2019-1-15 16:04
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Why Facebook Should Not be Trusted With Cryptocurrency
The race to launch the first crypto powered messenger app is heating up. Naturally the internet monopolies such as Facebook are scrambling to be first, but looking at its history it is one of the least suitable to handle decentralized currencies. дальше »
2019-1-15 13:00
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A Fake Movie File Is Infecting Windows PC’s to Steal Cryptocurrencies
The Pirate Bay is once again in the middle of a controversy as a Windows shortcut file is infecting PCs to steal digital currencies. The malicious file is posing a movie file on The Pirate Bay torrent tracker. дальше »
2019-1-15 00:24
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NASA Looking to Adopt Blockchain Technology for Air Traffic Management
In a bid to fix the privacy loopholes inherent in the proposed Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system scheduled to get integrated by 2020, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is looking to adopt distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to a paper published on January 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-14 02:00
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DX.Exchange Cryptocurrency Leaks Customers’ Data and Authentication Token in a Bug
DX. Exchange, a UK-based cryptoassets exchange that also allows users to trade digitized stocks of Tesla, Apple and others, has reportedly leaked several login details of some of its customers and employees due to a bug on its platform, reports Arstechnica on January 9. дальше »
2019-1-11 18:00
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200 million Chinese resumes leak in huge database breach
Last night, HackenProof published a report stating that a database containing resumes of over 200 million job seekers in China was exposed last month. The leaked info included not just the name and working experience of people, but also their mobile phone number, email, marriage status, children, politics, height, weight, driver license, and literacy level as well. дальше »
2019-1-11 16:42
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South Korea Government Approves Seven out of 21 Cryptocurrency Exchanges’ Security Policy
New gov’t audit results reveal cryptocurrency exchange security in South Korea is still a major concern
дальше »2019-1-11 11:11
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Crypto Exchange Seed CX Launches On-Chain Wallet Solution for Institutional Investors
Crypto exchange Seed CX, a Chicago-based platform targeting institutional clients, has launched a new digital asset wallet with on-chain settlement
дальше »2019-1-11 02:20
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Kidnappers Ask for 9 Million Euros in Monero [XMR] as Ransom for Norwegian Billionaire’s Wife
Local news outlet Vg. com reported that 68-year-old Anne-Elisabeth, the wife of a Norwegian billionaire went missing from her home at Fjellhamar on October 31. The police suspect that she has been kidnapped after the alleged kidnappers asked for a 9-million-euro ransom. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:58
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Kraken Report: High Level of Law Enforcement Inquiries Per Capita From USA and UK
Kraken revealed in a tweet shared on January 5th that the volume of Law Enforcement inquiries received by the exchange in 2018 has tripled as compared to 2017. The US-based exchange commented on the finding by stating that the cost of handling those agencies subpoenas is unequivocally becoming a barrier to entry for US customers. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:29
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Coinbase Suspends Ethereum Classic Transactions after Double Spend Attack
Shortly after detecting a deep chain reorganization of the Ethereum Classic blockchain (ETC) on January 8, 2019, cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase Tweeted that it has stopped all transactions related to the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-1-8 21:30
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Colorado Considers Bill Giving Cryptocurrencies Limited Exemptions From Securities Laws
Colorado lawmakers are reassessing the freedoms crypto tokens have regarding securities legislation
дальше »2019-1-7 11:27
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Hackers take over Chromecasts to warn owners about security risks
A couple of dutiful hackers have been hijacking thousands of Google’s Chromecast streaming dongles to warn users that the devices can be taken over, and remotely forced to play any YouTube video the attackers’ choose, reports TechCrunch. дальше »
2019-1-3 10:31
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Hackers Threaten to Leak Confidential 9/11 Documents Unless Paid in Bitcoin
Cybercriminal group “The Dark Overlord” has threatened to publicly release confidential files related to the 9/11 attacks if their ransom demands are not met, reports Motherboard on January 1, 2019. 9/11 Secrets up for Sale The hacker group tweeted on December 31, 2018, about their successful breach of the confidential database of law firms handling cases related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. дальше »
2019-1-3 00:00
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Hackers Threaten to Dump 9/11 Related Insurance Files If Ransom Not Paid In Bitcoin
A hacker group called The Dark Overlord threatened to release insurance files related to the 9/11 attacks on New Year’s Eve. The group noted that they had received the files after breaching the security of a law firm handling cases related to the Twin Tower terrorist attack. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:29
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Twitter let someone promote an obvious PayPal phishing scam
Phishing scams are nothing new, but it’s certainly unusual to see them show up in your Twitter timeline as a promoted tweet. Nevertheless, earlier this evening, I came across this promoted post from the (since deleted) account @PaypalChristm. дальше »
2019-1-2 21:31
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Almost $1 Million Stolen in Phishing Attack on Electrum Wallet
Popular cryptocurrency wallet Electrum is in the midst of an ongoing hack which saw almost $1 million in Bitcoin stolen so far, Reddit users discovered on December 27, 2018. 250 BTC Stolen in Electrum Wallet Hack It seems that hackers aren’t lying idle during Christmas time, as a popular cryptocurrency wallet has reportedly experienced one of the largest thefts of. дальше »
2018-12-30 00:00
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NANO Cryptocurrency Passes Security Audit
An independent security review has found “no critical vulnerabilities” in the node software for the Nano cryptocurrency. Red4Sec, a cybersecurity firm, was enlisted by the Nano Foundation to conduct a thorough audit of currency’s representative and consensus software back in September. дальше »
2018-12-24 19:36
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This is the future of authentication, according to security experts
Passwords may not have been much of an annoyance back in the 1960s, when they were first believed to have been introduced to the world of computing. But as we’ve increasingly adopted a wide range of personal gadgets and online services, they’ve become a pain to manage, and a point of vulnerability that hackers can exploit when conditions are in their favor. дальше »
2018-12-19 12:00
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The Monero Community Finds An Imposter MyMonero App on the Google Play Store
An impostor application disguised as MyMonero recently infiltrated the Google Play Store and was reported by the Reddit r/Monero community. The app, which users claimed to have a very small number of downloads, impersonated as the official Monero application and likely tried to phish users for private keys. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:09
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