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Cyber Criminals Are Finding Ways To Steal Your Cryptos
You stored your Bitcoin private keys (CRYPTO: BTC) in a safety deposit box so you should be good, right? Not so fast. Criminals are getting more manipulative in how they access your cryptos. Hacked Browsers Can Steal Your Passwords This week, a Google Chrome extension for file-sharing service MEGA was hacked by cyber criminals who are potentially stealing private keys and login passwords, among other information. дальше »
2018-9-8 23:00
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Hackers hijack 380,000 customers’ data from British Airways’ site
Hackers have stolen the data of 380,000 customers including names, addresses, phone number, and payment information from the British Airways website. However, the compromised data didn’t include passport or travel details. дальше »
2018-9-7 09:59
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Mega’s Chrome Extension Hit by Hackers With Cryptocurrency-Stealing Malware
As cryptocurrencies are becoming mainstream, hackers are finding new ways to hack into user’s accounts and steal their digital coin holdings. From ransomware attacks to attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, hackers have done it all. дальше »
2018-9-7 08:19
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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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Clients’ Funds Not Affected by Atlas Hack but Personal Data of More Than 260,000 Users Stolen
The cryptocurrency industry is a favorite target of cybercriminals. This time, it was the Brazilian crypto investment platform Atlas that was targeted and eventually breached by hackers. The good news is that funds of clients are reported to be safe, but the bad news is that personal information of around 260,000 platform users has been […] Clients’ Funds Not Affected by Atlas Hack but Personal Data of More Than 260,000 Users Stolen was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-1 15:59
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New Payfone Patent To Prevent SIM Swap and Porting Attacks
Payfone has been awarded a patent for SIM swap and porting attack prevention technology, which is already being used by organizations to reduce or eliminate fraud. The technology will also help cryptocurrency companies provide more levels of protection to their client’s accounts. дальше »
2018-8-29 13:50
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Hacker Group Lazarus Breached an Asian Crypto Exchange Via Mac Malware
It is a never-ending cat-and-mouse game between crypto exchanges and hackers. While exchanges will do their best to secure their clients’ digital assets, hackers will inevitably find some system vulnerability to exploit. дальше »
2018-8-28 12:49
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Cryptocurrency Enthusiast Goes From Victim of a Hack to Blockchain Security Founder
According to Forbes, cryptocurrency enthusiasts can now validate the legitimacy of their initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrency wallets and even certain websites with the Sentinel Protocol. дальше »
2018-8-28 23:29
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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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How easy would it be to guess your PIN?
Intrigues and stories on online security, privacy and the development of the world's most secure and ubiquitous hardware wallet for Bitcoin - the TREZOR. - Medium дальше »
2018-10-22 14:02
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Teen SIM Swapper Steals Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrencies
Police in Santa Clara, California, have arrested a 19-year-old SIM swapper who allegedly stole over $1 million in cryptocurrencies. One victim alleged that he lost $150,000 in crypto as a result of the SIM card fraud. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:15
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Fortnite motivates players to turn on 2FA with a funky new emote
The Fortnite team today announced it’d be offering a “Boogie Down” emote to those of its consumers who enabled two-factor authentication on their accounts. This creative way of incentivizing security might help motivate some younger fans who don’t yet fully understand how to protect themselves online. дальше »
2018-8-25 19:47
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Unikeys Launches Biometric Crypto Card
Unikeys has unveiled a biometric cryptocurrency card that you can verify each transaction with your biometric data. It’s a huge step in the battle against fraud and could be rolled out across the industry before too long. дальше »
2018-8-23 20:36
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Dark Tequila is a sophisticated banking malware targeting victims in Mexico
Security researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime outfit called Dark Tequila, which targets banking customers in Mexico and other Latin American nations. Kaspersky believes Dark Tequila has been active since 2013, primarily in Mexico. дальше »
2018-8-21 17:24
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Coinbase Files Patent to Boost Security For Cryptocurrency Wallets
Coinbase has filed a patent concerning a new technology designed to increase the security of cryptocurrency wallets. Coinbase’s patent was filed on August 14, 2018, and has been submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). дальше »
2018-8-21 08:00
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EU to fine social media platforms that take more than 1 hour to remove extremist content
The European Union is reportedly planning to impose stricter regulations on social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter over the removal of online terrorist propaganda. The Financial Times reported on Sunday that according to new draft regulations to be published next month, the EU plans to impose fines on companies if terrorist content is not deleted within an hour of posting, abandoning its earlier approach of getting internet platforms to remove such content voluntarily. дальше »
2018-8-20 07:41
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Coinbase Wins Patent to Protect a Secure Bitcoin Payments System
The largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange has made another move towards providing a secure environment for digital currency trading. Identifying the Present Issues In a filing issued August 14, the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted protection for a secure Bitcoin payment system to Coinbase. дальше »
2018-8-18 04:00
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Apple says teen who hacked its network didn’t compromise customer data
Seeking to reassure customers after the news of repeated breaches of its network broke yesterday, Apple said that no user data was compromised in the attacks, reports Reuters. The statement follows the 16-year-old Melbourne-based student’s appearance in court: according to statements by his lawyer, he had broken into Apple’s mainframe multiple times over the course of a year, and downloaded 90GB of files. дальше »
2018-8-17 09:19
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Deloitte’s Six Blockchain Trends for 2018
While cryptocurrencies have grabbed global headlines, the technology underlying them, Blockchain, appears to be determining market trends in 2018. Deloitte Determines Blockchain Trends Blockchain technology launched a run of its own in 2017, with businesses seeing significant investments based on the inclusion of the word blockchain in their name. дальше »
2018-8-16 06:00
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Cybercriminals Are Now Targeting American, Russian and Chinese Crypto Exchange Users
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting crypto exchange users in a bid to obtain their username and password to gain access to their crypto holdings. What’s even more alarming is that these hackers seem to prefer crypto exchange users from three countries — USA, Russia and China. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:49
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A Crypto Trader’s Guide To Stay Safe While Trading
It’s no secret that trading cryptocurrency can be dangerous. Without regulatory authority, skilled criminals and sleuths have been successful at shutting down servers and stealing millions of dollars worth of altcoins. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:56
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FBI warns of massive ATM scam that could affect banks worldwide
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned banks that cybercriminals are poised to carry out an “ATM cash-out,” an operation that gives thieves access to untold sums of money by bypassing security measures on an ATM. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:24
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Plasma and Plasma Cash: The Future of Scaling and Security
In March of 2018 Vitalik Buterin introduced Plasma and Plasma Cash as a solution to some of the largest difficulties facing blockchain technology Scaling, security, and verification have long plagued the emerging field of blockchain technology and cast doubt into the minds of potential investors. дальше »
2018-8-11 03:30
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Report: Mid-sized businesses lose more to cybercrime than large or small ones
A new report on cybercrime shows mid-market companies — 500 to 999 employees — experience greater losses than smaller or larger ones. The report, published by the internet security company Malwarebytes and the market research firm Osterman Research, was based on a survey of 900 security pros — 200 of which worked in the US, with 175 each in the UK, Germany, Australia, and Singapore. дальше »
2018-8-10 20:46
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Iranian Ransomware Threat May Increase for Cryptocurrencies, According to Accenture
A new report by global management consulting firm Accenture is sending shockwaves in the world of technology. Titled “Cyber Threatscape Report 2018,” the document focuses on the rise of Iranian ransomware that demands cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-10 20:30
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PR: ExCraft Launches DAO, User-Governed Cryptocurrency Exchange
Hong Kong, 10 August 2018 – ExCraft, a cloud-native cryptocurrency exchange based in Hong Kong that implements a DAO governance ran by the users and pools, was launched today. ExCraft stands out by being a community and pool focused exchange, rewarding traders through a combination of “Proof of Existence” (PoE) and “Proof of Stake” (PoS) mechanisms, allowing power-users to create pools, vote for new project listings, and even create dedicated pool exchanges based on its immutable and fair PoE and PoS meritocracy. дальше »
2018-8-10 12:30
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Hacker swipes Snapchat’s source code, publishes it on GitHub
Snapchat doesn’t just make messages disappear after a period of time. It also does the same to GitHub repositories — especially when they contain the company’s proprietary source code. So, what happened? Well, let’s start from the beginning. дальше »
2018-8-7 21:56
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Ethereum Reaches Agreement with MMX for Creation of .Luxe Human Readable Wallet Addresses
In a bid to make it easier for ether holders to send and receive funds without having to bother with pasting the 40 character hash addresses at all times, MMX and Ethereum have reached an agreement to create human-readable . дальше »
2018-8-7 22:00
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Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Releases Update: Continues to Offer the best Experience on Android
Interest in cryptocurrencies and digital tokens has scaled new heights this year. Larger number of users completing payment transfers using digital currencies translates into a higher demand for cryptocurrency related services such as wallets and digital exchanges. дальше »
2018-8-6 11:00
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The Anatomy of a Successful BItcoin Ransomware Attack and How to Prevent Becoming a Victim
In early 2016, reports of a particularly crippling ransomware attack began to surface. While many of the victims were based in the U. S. , the attacks were also witnessed in other parts of the world. дальше »
2018-8-6 03:00
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Here’s Why Cryptocurrencies Will Never Replace Traditional Equities
There is no doubt that cryptocurrencies have given astronomical returns to early investors. People that invested in bitcoin in its early years, around 2011 or 2012, and are now sitting on a profit higher than 3000 prevent. дальше »
2018-8-4 21:00
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Police believe this Alexa skill could prevent break-ins
For centuries, homeowners have relied on increasingly novel ways to deter would-be home invaders: From motion-sensing lights to dummy cameras, or even “beware of dog” signs that, let’s be honest, aren’t fooling anyone who has ever met your four pound Yorkie. дальше »
2018-8-4 03:44
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Disclose wants to create a legal safe harbor for security researchers
An increasing number of enterprises take advantage of bug bounty programs to identify vulnerabilities and structural weaknesses within software. But outside of these formal programs, informing vendors about security issues can be a legal minefield. дальше »
2018-8-3 00:14
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Research: Telegram Passport Is Vulnerable to Brute Force Attacks
Recent research by Virgil Security, Inc. claims that Telegram Passport’s password-hardening algorithms do not completely prevent brute force attacks
дальше »2018-8-2 03:55
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Zymbit and Oaken Launch Zymkey Security Module 6
Security has been a key issue for developers around the globe, especially those in the cryptocurrency and blockchain realms. They are constantly engaged in a battle against hackers to prevent data breaches of confidential user information. дальше »
2018-8-1 09:00
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Why Tokenization Is Still a Chimera: Expert Take
Let’s talk about on-chain tokenization, off-chain tokenization and how we should use them.
дальше »2018-8-1 01:10
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Six Tools Used by Hackers to Steal Cryptocurrency: How to Protect Wallets
Why are compromising crypto wallets and stealing bitcoins so easy nowadays? Special research on whether this is all about users’ negligence, weak security tools or inevitability
дальше »2018-7-30 21:35
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The ancient story of Spartacus offers a great example for better online anonymity
The Third Servile War was over. The slave army had been defeated, and their Roman captors offered the survivors a pardon. The only requirement was that they identify Spartacus, their leader (a sun-bronzed, cleft-chinned Kirk Douglas). дальше »
2018-7-29 19:30
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Win $100,000 by Hacking John McAfee and Bitfi’s “Unhackable” Cryptocurrency Wallet
If you possess decent cyber hacking skills, then you might want to give attention to John McAfee’s latest open challenge. The eccentric antivirus software creator posted a tweet on July 24, offering a $100,000 reward to whoever can break into his Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet. дальше »
2018-7-28 05:00
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Facebook will spend $10M on CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s private jets and security
The social network yesterday filed a report with the SEC, which disclosed CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s security allowance. All those extra trips to testify in front of Congress this year must have taken their toll, because he’s now allotted $10 million. дальше »
2018-7-27 22:13
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Japan: Tech Giants Hitachi, KDDI Trial Blockchain Biometrics Verification System for Retail
Tokyo-headquartered tech conglomerate Hitachi and telecoms giant KDDI are trialing a blockchain-based biometrics system for retail coupon settlement
дальше »2018-7-26 20:01
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London Police’s New Course Trains Officers to Help Them Trace and Recover Cryptocurrencies
With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, government enforcement agencies are now faced with a new breed of criminals who are not shy in using these new financial tools to run their illegal operations. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:44
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Why Cryptocurrency Is the Future of Electronic Cash Systems
Cryptocurrency can offer a lot of benefits over fiat payment processing for both businesses and consumers, which could make it the future of electronic cash. The post Why Cryptocurrency Is the Future of Electronic Cash Systems appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-7-26 00:39
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Journalists attending the Trump-Putin summit had terrible digital OPSEC
The Helsinki summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin this month was a global event attended by hundreds of members of the press, all eager to tell the world about the surreal events taking place in front of them. дальше »
2018-7-24 18:16
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General Electric Participates in Blockchain Startup Xage Security’s $12 Mln Funding Round
GE Ventures reveals investment in blockchain, Industrial Internet of Things startup Xage Security
дальше »2018-7-24 12:57
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London Police Proactive Against Alleged Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
After a warning from European law enforcement agency Europol earlier this year that billions of pounds are being laundered through cryptocurrencies, City of London officials have decided to take matters into their own hands. дальше »
2018-7-24 09:00
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How cryptography enables online shopping, cloud tech, and the blockchain
What do the Gallic Wars and online shopping have in common? The answer, believe it or not, is cryptography. Cryptography is the cement of the digital world, but it also has a long history that predates the digital era. дальше »
2018-7-21 19:30
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The Jigsaw Ransomware Has Been Revived to Steal Bitcoin from Unsuspecting Users
The Jigsaw malware is back and it is ready to steal Bitcoin from consumers once again. Jigsaw is Back to Scare Bitcoin Users ZDNet recently reported that the “Jigsaw” ransomware has recently been revised by hackers to steal Bitcoin from unsuspecting users through a “simple-but-effective trick. дальше »
2018-7-21 02:49
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Civic: Solving Global Identity Management Crisis with its Innovative Blockchain Project
In the decentralized distributed ledger technology (DLT) world, fintech firms and individuals alike carry out financial transactions without third party involvements. Yet, it is becoming increasingly essential to have a highly efficient identity verification system to eradicate the menace of identity theft by bad actors. дальше »
2018-7-20 11:00
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Civic: Solving Global Identity Management Crisis with Its Innovative Blockchain Project
In the decentralized distributed ledger technology (DLT) world, fintech firms and individuals alike carry out financial transactions without third party involvements. Yet, it is becoming increasingly essential to have a highly efficient identity verification system to eradicate the menace of identity theft by bad actors. дальше »
2018-7-20 11:00
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