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Bancor Drains $460,000 of User Funds After Discovering Vulnerability
The Bancor team has discovered a vulnerability in its latest smart contract update. To protect user funds, the team drained BNT tokens from affected users’ wallets. Members of the crypto... The post Bancor Drains $460,000 of User Funds After Discovering Vulnerability appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-6-18 10:30
Brave Partners with K-Pop’s BTS to Release Browser Exclusive to Japan
Brave is collaborating with a Japanese e-sports team and Korean pop idol group to offer a limited release version of its browser in Japan. дальше »
2020-6-9 05:07
Crypto.com Receives Privacy-Related ISO Certification
The crypto platform becomes one of the first companies in the industry to achieve the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification.
дальше »2020-6-3 21:00
Venture Firm Proposes 'DeRisking as a Service' for Safe DeFi Launches
Electric Capital partner Ken Deeter proposed the Guarded Launch of a DeFi project.
дальше »2020-5-28 21:09
Kik’s Drama With the SEC May Soon Be at an End
Both SEC and Kik are requesting summary judgment in their lengthy dispute over the firm’s 2017 ICO
дальше »2020-5-10 22:25
Loopring DEX Quickly Fixes Major Bug Before It Can Be Exploited
A security vulnerability on decentralized exchange, Loopring, was identified and quickly patched before it could be exploited.
дальше »2020-5-7 17:41
Maze Ransomware Group Hacks Two Plastic Surgeons
Two plastic surgeon’s studios were hacked by cybercrime group Maze and sensitive data of customers is already available online
дальше »2020-5-7 18:57
Ransomware Hackers Threaten to Release Credit Card Data From Costa Rican Bank
A group of ransomware hackers has reportedly stolen sensitive information from a major Costa Rican state-owned bank, Banco BCR.
дальше »2020-5-7 16:50
Fireblocks Hits $7B Monthly Volume and Expands Into Asia Pacific
Fireblocks, a leading company securing digital asset transfers is expanding, with two offices opening in the Asia Pacific region, as monthly volumes rise to over $7 billion.
дальше »2020-5-1 17:00
Crypto Joins the Zoom Monetization Call, Blockchain Addresses Key Issues
Zoom adds its first blockchain-based product that lets users monetize by earning cryptocurrency, yet security issues are still a concern
дальше »2020-4-28 16:45
Apple iPhone Mail Exploit Uncovered, Millions of Devices are Vulnerable
Apple’s iPhone is often touted as having some of the safest operating systems out there, but lately, it has started seeing more and more issues with exploits and malware. However, new research by ZecOps uncovered a problem from within. дальше »
2020-4-25 04:10
Can Bitcoin Be Shut Down? A Naysayer’s Guide to BTC
Bitcoin has been dealing with skeptics and naysayers for more than a decade. When Satoshi Nakamoto first shared his life’s work publicly, it was met with little enthusiasm. Instead, the...The post Can Bitcoin Be Shut Down? A Naysayer’s Guide to BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-25 18:20
BBB Researchers Warn Against Facebook Senior Photo Challenge
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage communities around the world, schools have been shut down for over a month in most places. Many will likely remain shuttered for the remainder of the school year, meaning that this year’s seniors will miss one of the best years of their young lives. дальше »
2020-4-20 08:15
Should You Store Crypto on an Exchange?
Your cryptocurrency is only as safe as the method you use to store it. Exchanges are considered the least secure venue to store cryptocurrency, while offline wallets are the safest....The post Should You Store Crypto on an Exchange? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-19 15:50
Decentralized Crypto Exchange Disables Trading Due to ‘Critical Security Vulnerability’
The developers behind the decentralized exchange have suspended trading on the platform as they investigate a critical security vulnerability
дальше »2020-4-8 12:01
How to Store & Secure Crypto on a Ledger Nano S [2020 Expert 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 »
2020-4-8 18:39
Crypto OPSEC [2020]: Accounts, Cell Phones, 2FA & Security
Staying up to date with security best practices is vital as a cryptocurrency investor, trader or user. This guide will help you learn how to minimize the risk associated with using cryptocurrency websites, exchanges, and services. дальше »
2020-4-8 15:42
Global Cybersecurity League Formed to Fight Hospital Ransomware
Cyber security experts in 65 countries have come together to fight the scourge of ransomware attacks against hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis
дальше »2020-4-2 04:16
Safeguarding Investments: Cryptimi.com Offers the Solution
Anyone venturing into the digital currency scene understands the significance of performing analyses to evaluate potential gains. Security breaches and hacking are a constant risk when it comes to the realm of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-3-31 00:30
Report: Top Blockchain Use Cases Are in Payments, Security and Settlements
A new report has indicated the major benefits of blockchain and DLT, according to financial institutions using the tech
дальше »2020-3-20 22:39
Newly-Discovered Malware Could Let Hackers Control Your Browsing
Security researchers at Kaspersky recently posted a warning of new Android malware that can steal cookies and gain control of its victims’ accounts. According to researchers, when the two malware modifications are combined, they can be used for stealing cookies collected by social media networking sites, as well as browsers themselves. дальше »
2020-3-18 08:24
Transaction Speed and Profitability Are Linked in Crypto
To gain profits in the crypto space, transaction speeds remain one of the most important characteristics for the industry
дальше »2020-3-17 21:53
Hackers Are Using Malware to Infect Each Other’s Tools: Report
A security researcher at Cybereason recently discovered a new malware campaign in which hacking groups are targeting each other by infecting popular hacking tools. A recently discovered malware campaign has revealed quite an interesting development, suggesting that hackers themselves are becoming the targets of their peers. дальше »
2020-3-11 10:15
Iota Founder Confirms He Will Repay Victims of $1.97 Million Hack
Iota’s founder will personally repay the 8.52 million MIOTA that were stolen from 46 Iota users in last month’s attack
дальше »2020-3-8 00:58
How to Secure Your Network
Over time, we are exposed to the dangers that are entirely new and unknown for us. The way we work is different today, we are so bound to technologies among which the internet connection ranks on the first. дальше »
2020-3-6 16:44
Bitcoin Cash Faces ‘Slow Death’ After Alleged $30M Hack — Commentator
Dovey Wan thinks that a reported $30 million hack on a Bitcoin Cash wallet will pile pressure on the altcoin
дальше »2020-2-22 12:18
Three Security Checkups Every Crypto Owner Must Do
Are you protecting your horde of crypto? Do you know how to keep yourself safe online from hackers, scammers and fraudsters? Read to find out. One of the biggest benefits of cryptocurrency can also be seen as its biggest weakness. дальше »
2020-2-22 13:24
How a Kamikaze Nation State Could Kill Bitcoin
Bitcoin has so far survived for more than 11 years. The network continues to function as intended, in part, thanks to an assumption that miners will always act in their own best interests economically. дальше »
2020-2-21 23:00
The Law Enforcement’s Guide to Policing Crypto Cybercrimes
As the tools used by crypto criminals are getting more sophisticated, government bodies are finding new ways to respond. Here are some of those responses
дальше »2020-2-19 06:00
Cybersecurity firm Sophos introduces “Xstream” version of XG Firewall
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today introduced a new “Xstream” architecture for Sophos XG Firewall with high-performance Transport Layer Security (TLS) traffic decryption capabilities that eliminate significant security risk associated with encrypted network traffic, which is often overlooked by security teams due to performance and complexity concerns. дальше »
2020-2-19 19:19
Reuters to Provide Fact-Checking for Facebook Amid 2020 US Presidential Elections
Reuters has formed a dedicated unit fact-check user-generated content on Facebook
дальше »2020-2-13 22:06
Largest Cryptocurrency Liquidity Provider Taps Security Firm Fireblocks
Digital asset storage, transfer, and issuing platform Fireblocks has announced today that it is partnering with B2C2, the world’s largest cryptocurrency liquidity provider. Fireblocks Focuses on Institutional Clients B2C2 will...The post Largest Cryptocurrency Liquidity Provider Taps Security Firm Fireblocks appeared first on Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2020-2-7 18:04
How Would a US Ban on End to End Encryption Affect Cryptocurrency?
According to reports US lawmakers and the Department of Justice want to ban end-to-end encryption in the name of protecting the children. This could have implications for cryptocurrency. Encryption Embargo The reports are suggesting that Attorney General William Barr has questioned the use of encryption to turn devices into ‘law-free zones’. дальше »
2020-2-5 12:00
GK8 invites hackers to crack its cold wallet solution with $250K bounty
GK8, a company offering a high-security custodian solution for safekeeping and managing digital assets, has unveiled its technology for executing the entire digital-asset management process without any kind of internet connection. дальше »
2020-1-29 03:13
Chainalysis Finds Exchanges Bolstering Security While Hackers Refine Attacks
Chainalysis finds exchanges bolstering security but hackers refining attacks
дальше »2020-1-24 23:42
Binance’s CEO Has Responded to Chainalysis’ Laundering Claims
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has taken to Twitter to contest recent reports from the blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. In the Jan. 15 report, the firm claimed that Binance had received approximately one-quarter of all cryptocurrencies laundered through OTC brokers in 2019. дальше »
2020-1-20 12:27
Adult Affiliate Network PussyCash Leaks Porn Cam Model Data
The leaking of data has become somewhat of a common occurrence. When an adult site leaks cam model data, however, it is evident that something needs to change. It is evident that any company storing sensitive information needs to take proper precautions. дальше »
2020-1-20 06:30
Canadian Regulator Issues New Guidance for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The CSA’s new guidance determines whether a crypto exchange is subject to securities regulations, and thus falls under derivatives law
дальше »2020-1-18 16:53
Quantum Xchange adds post-quantum cryptography to its quantum-safe key management system
Quantum Xchange, a provider of secure communications for a quantum-safe world, today announced the availability of Post-Quantum Cryptographic (PQC) algorithms to its Phio Trusted Xchange (TX) key distribution system. дальше »
2020-1-15 01:06
Princeton Researchers Say SIM Swapping Is a Major Problem
Researchers at Princeton University have demonstrated that five major phone carriers are highly vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks. The team revealed the results of their experiment in a draft paper published Jan. дальше »
2020-1-12 19:56
US SEC Seeks $16 Million Penalty from Token Sales Platform Operator
The U.S. SEC is seeking a default judgment and $16 million in penalties from token sale platform ICOBox for operating as an unregistered securities broker
дальше »2020-1-11 14:32
Why Proof of Reserves Is Important to Bitcoin
As the allure of holding fractional reserves increases, proof of reserves can help clients of custodial platforms verify if their funds are there or not. The post Why Proof of Reserves Is Important to Bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2020-1-10 22:19
TikTok’s Owner Pivots to Blockchain as App Security Flaws Grow
TikTok has been found to have serious security vulnerabilities that allow attackers to take control of accounts. The timing is prescient given the recent commitment to blockchain technology by ByteDance, the app’s owner, as a means to verify data. дальше »
2020-1-9 03:05
Turkey's Financial Watchdog Plans to Regulate Crypto Markets, Report Says
Turkey’s securities market authority CMB plans to regulate crypto markets in 2020, local sources say
дальше »2020-1-7 20:38
Cryptocurrency Custody Services are Missing a key Ingredient: Inheritance Clauses
Being one of the most securely managed asset classes in the world is mostly a perk, but it does have its pitfalls as well. BBC News claims that there is research estimating that nearly 3. 8 million bitcoin has been lost forever by people who passed away without giving access information to anyone else. дальше »
2020-1-7 18:00
Friendly Fraud and the Failure of Chargeback Protections
Cryptocurrency payments provides solutions for financial information to be more transparent and secure
дальше »2020-1-3 11:30
Ethereum’s Parity Client Loses Sync During Attack
New Year’s Eve attack nearly wreaks havoc. Ethereum experienced an attack this week that threatened to cause significant downtime. Beginning on Dec. 30, an attacker sent invalid blocks to the network, causing node operators using the Parity client to lose sync with the network. дальше »
2020-1-2 09:58
Poloniex Crypto Exchange Confirms Data Leak After Awkward Email
Crypto exchange Poloniex confirms data leak after sending out awkward email to customers
дальше »2020-1-1 00:58
We Totally Misunderstood Blockchain
To benefit from blockchain, authorities are making this technology more centralized and easy to control
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