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The role of decentralized networks in a data-abundant, hyperconnected world
Humanity is producing a staggering volume of data, but the processing power of chips cannot keep pace — decentralization is the answer. дальше »
2021-3-15 10:37
NiceHash Cuts Phoenix Miner on Security Fears
NiceHash released a blog post warning the platform’s miners to stop using Phoenix miner immediately. The company noted the following problems with the anonymously developed software: The Phoenix miner download location changed; The control shasum does not match the published value. дальше »
2021-3-7 20:22
Oracle wants to bring blockchain to the masses through a crypto-secure data offering
Could Oracle’s crypto-secure data offering be the new way enterprises leverage blockchain moving forward?
дальше »2021-3-4 16:00
This was avoidable – The lost Bitcoin fortunes
CryptoNinjas » This was avoidable – The lost Bitcoin fortunes Ever had a few million dollars right at your fingertips? It turns out, Stefan Tomas, a programmer, based in San Francisco, has $220 million locked away but is unable to access it because of a forgotten password. дальше »
2021-2-27 01:40
$200 Billion BTC Lost: Keep Your Crypto Safe From Beyond the Grave
Stayin’ alive You live, you learn, you buy bitcoin (BTC), you die. As bitcoin grows in value and new millionaires are minted daily, those funds are behind a secure, but in a sense precarious, wall of protection. дальше »
2021-2-24 20:41
Hub Security launches new HSM crypto custody solution
CryptoNinjas » Hub Security launches new HSM crypto custody solution Hub Security, an Israeli cybersecurity firm manufacturing hardware modules for secure custody of private keys, paired with an ultra-secure quantum-proof HSM cloud platform, today announced the launch of their new secure custody solution geared towards the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector. дальше »
2021-2-23 21:26
Verifying Your Health: Solve.Care’s Pradeep Goel on Genetic Privacy
Protecting your health data A major obstacle to providing smooth healthcare processes in the United States is that of privacy and mistakes. In the year 2000, the US Institutes of Medicine released a landmark report called “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System. дальше »
2021-2-21 17:32
Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Devices Infected by Bitcoin-Mining Malware
A Taiwanese hardware company has warned its clients about a targeted crypto mining attack against their storage devices. The malware infects NAS devices connected to the internet by installing a crypto-miner named Dovecat. дальше »
2021-1-28 14:30
A ‘token’ gift: The US SEC giveth and taketh away
While we would be remiss not to laud the SEC’s statement as a step in the right direction, the shortcomings are inescapable.
дальше »2021-1-27 22:16
Survey: 25% of crypto users not securing assets as well as they think
Although, 96% of exchange users utilize some form of two-factor authentication and 87% of hardware wallet users perform test transactions. дальше »
2021-1-14 16:37
XRP whales are sinking fast
The number of XRP addresses holding at least 1 million tokens has declined sharply over the past two weeks.
дальше »2021-1-6 21:40
Grayscale reportedly dumps massive stakes in XRP, XLM (Updated 12/31/2020)
The digital asset manager has reduced its holdings of both cryptocurrencies significantly.
дальше »2021-1-1 18:41
Coinbase announces it will suspend XRP trading as price drops another 10%
Coinbase plans to suspend trading for the token on Jan. 19 but added it "may be halted earlier as needed."
дальше »2020-12-29 02:17
Bitwise dumps XRP investment amid SEC lawsuit against Ripple
The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund has liquidated its XRP holdings.
дальше »2020-12-24 22:27
Message by LEDGER’s CEO – Update on the July data breach. Despite the leak, your crypto assets are safe.
Dear Ledger clients, As you know, Ledger was targeted by a cyberattack that led to a data breach in July 2020. Yesterday, we were informed about the dump of the content of a Ledger customer database on Raidforum. дальше »
2020-12-23 20:49
Our communications about the data breach and the phishing attempts
Since we discovered the data breach in July we have been as open and transparent as possible and proactive in our communications to our customers. We sent an email to our whole database, approximately 1M people on July 29th, yet only 40% opened this security notice. дальше »
2020-12-23 18:30
NTT, FATH Mechatronics and peaq partner on next-gen blockchain data center security solution
NTT Global Data Centers EMEA has brought FATH Mechatronics and peaq together to create and integrate an innovative access control solution for data centers. The security solution combines FATH’s IoT hardware with peaq’s blockchain-based access control software, a permission and access control system which leverages blockchain to improve cybersecurity and optimize access management processes. дальше »
2020-12-10 21:25
Congresspeople ask SEC to verify who can custody security tokens
Several members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus are calling for more clarity on broker-dealer rules from the U.S. securities regulator. дальше »
2020-12-10 23:13
Crypto trader and accused Ponzi scheme is now fighting the SEC and jilted investors
The SEC subpoenas the former owner's bank accounts to find out what happened to investments into Crypto Traders Management.
дальше »2020-12-9 21:50
Garlinghouse: Ripple would still thrive even if XRP were declared a security
The CEO thinks his company will be just fine, even in this hypothetical scenario.
дальше »2020-11-27 00:30
Most Crypto Exchanges Can’t Afford Basic Cybersec for $4M per Year
The cryptocurrency industry actively started to evolve in 2017 after the boom of ICO projects. It is still at an early age, so gigantic innovations happen on many levels: more advanced blockchains, new business models, simplification of user interfaces. дальше »
2020-10-26 14:19
An encryption study revealed a surprising fact about blockchain adoption in Mexico
The results could be a good sign for the proliferation of distributed technology.
дальше »2020-10-20 22:37
Ledger’s recent security audit was unconnected to their data breach in June
It seems the review was already in process before the attack ever occured.
дальше »2020-10-18 00:16
Most crypto exchanges are vulnerable by design, says Bybit CEO
He isn’t surprised attacks happen.
дальше »2020-9-29 01:59
DeFi and security not mutually exclusive, say CertiK and Binance Smart Chain reps
The crypto space continues to build frameworks to supplement DeFi's rising star.
дальше »2020-9-24 18:47
$5M stolen from a European crypto exchange after hot wallets compromised
Hot wallet attacks have been making a lot of headlines lately.
дальше »2020-9-10 21:20
Ledger CTO discusses wallet’s safety after multiple security setbacks
What’s behind Ledger’s tough stint recently? Charles Guillemet, the company’s CTO, responds to all the questions and criticism.
дальше »2020-8-31 14:30
Chainlink acquires a privacy-preserving oracle protocol from Cornell University
One of the men who coined the term "proof-of-work" to join as chief scientist
дальше »2020-8-30 16:56
290 Hacks Have Robbed the Crypto Industry of $13 Billion, Says Research
Crypto hackers have looted the industry of more than $13 billion in 290 different hacks, according to blockchain security firm Slowmist. дальше »
2020-8-25 17:36
The Ban Is Not Enough: Russia Now Wants to Spy on Your Crypto Transactions
Russia is apparently marching steadily towards full control over cryptocurrency transactions. The country’s financial authorities are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) software that will partially remove anonymity from cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2020-8-24 15:22
Rebase Bug Permanently Breaks Yam Governance
Unaudited contracts resulted in its death after all.
дальше »2020-8-13 12:07
Researchers Claim Crypto Exchange Hacks Happen in Three Ways
Hacks into crypto exchanges target open-source libraries and take advantage of inside jobs researchers said.
дальше »2020-8-10 21:00
After Second Double Spend Attack, Ethereum Classic’s Future Is in Question
A second reorg attack hit the Ethereum Classic blockchain in the last week. After two consecutive blows to the blockchain’s immutability, the community needs to rally to find a viable... дальше »
2020-8-6 09:16
Is ETC 102% Screwed After Second 51% Attack?
Ethereum Classic has suffered its second 51% attack in a week after 4,000 blocks were reorganized earlier today.
дальше »2020-8-7 08:40
Scott Melker Recounts How He Fell Victim to a SIM Swap Attack
The ‘Wolf of All Streets’ offers suggestions for how to protect one’s crypto assets and identity after his SIM was compromised in February. дальше »
2020-8-5 06:06
Ethereum Foundation is Building a Security Team for ETH 2.0 Rollout
A security team has been set up to handle any security issues ahead of Ethereum’s staking upgrade, a developer said Sunday. Bolstering Security The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is not taking any chances when it comes to the much-awaited ETH 2. дальше »
2020-8-3 14:07
Raising the Security Bar? Dash Claims a 51% Attack Is Not Enough
While a 51% attack on Bitcoin will cost a billion dollars, Dash developers say an attacker needs more than money to attack the Dash network. дальше »
2020-7-31 16:15
Ledger Suffers Data Breach, Hardware Wallets Not at Risk
Top hardware wallet Ledger revealed that a breach occurred in its customer information database, and email IDs for close to a million customers have been stolen. User funds are safe,... дальше »
2020-7-29 12:06
Brave (BAT) Browser Launches Firewall and VPN for iOS in Partnership with Guardian
Privacy-centric firm Brave announced its partnership with internet security provider Guardian on July 27. The effort will see the launch of Brave’s Firewall and VPN product for iOS in the coming weeks. дальше »
2020-7-28 15:00
Bitcoin Giveaway Scam Hits Popular Indian Youtuber
A popular Indian YouTuber’s gaming channel got hacked and scammers attempted to use the old Bitcoin giveaway trick to lure people. дальше »
2020-7-27 22:00
Ripple UBRI program looks to improve anonymity
Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative is focusing on how to improve privacy in the...
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дальше »2020-7-22 14:33
Pentagon plans to trace Bitcoin transactions
The Pentagon researches possible tools to trace Bitcoin transactions in an effort to detect...
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дальше »2020-7-21 15:09
Banks in Europe May Accidentally Cut Out Users With New 2FA Requirement
By the end of 2020, European banks will enforce Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), a regulation that could require users to own a smartphone if they want to make use of... дальше »
2020-7-17 16:03
Bancor Invites Bounty Hunters to Peek Into Its Code Ahead of V2 Launch
Bancor V2 is getting ready for release as it publishes both the code of its smart contracts and a bug bounty for researchers to report vulnerabilities. дальше »
2020-7-17 16:00
Elon Musk, Kanye West and Bill Gates Twitter Accounts Hacked By Bitcoin Thief
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kanye West among victims after massive Twitter hack aims to dupe Bitcoin holders out of their cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-7-16 23:33
Enhancing the Ledger Nano X’s Security
At Ledger, we continuously strive to enhance the security that our devices and software bring. Today, we’d like to showcase how the Ledger Nano X’s firmware update has enhanced its already robust security. дальше »