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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
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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
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We Totally Misunderstood Blockchain
To benefit from blockchain, authorities are making this technology more centralized and easy to control
дальше »2019-12-21 13:52
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NiceHash Halts Repayment for Victims of $80 Million Hack
NiceHash, a marketplace for renting mining hashpower, has announced that it is suspending its plans to repay customers who lost their funds during a December 2017 hack. That attack caused the company to lose over 4700 Bitcoin, worth $80 million at the time. дальше »
2019-12-19 13:50
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VeChain Loses $6.6M in VET Tokens to Hacker in Attack on Buyback Wallet
An unknown hacker has moved 1.1 billion VeChain tokens via the VeChain Foundation buyback address to a personal wallet
дальше »2019-12-14 20:30
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Libra Updates White Paper, Removes Dividends for Libra Association
Libra removes mention of dividend payments for Libra Association in updated white paper
дальше »2019-12-14 19:30
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Cryptography and cybersecurity experts gather in Shanghai December 13th-15th
PlatON, the global trustless computing network, announced that it would be co-organizing and sponsoring the second iteration of the Crypto Innovation School. Accredited with the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), CIS will be hosted in Shanghai, China from December 13-15, 2019 and has been organized in collaboration with Tsinghua University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. дальше »
2019-12-11 12:11
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Ripple Files Final Motion to Dismiss Class-Action Securities Lawsuit
Ripple has filed to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that alleges it sold XRP in an unregistered securities offering
дальше »2019-12-7 15:38
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Crypto Cybersecurity Firm Ledger Hires In-House Security Officer As New CTO
Ledger has hired an in-house security officer as chief technology officer to oversee the company’s security operations
дальше »2019-12-6 23:12
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Squarelink introduces non-custodial private key recovery tool for DApps
Squarelink, a blockchain key management tool to bridge the gap between usability and decentralized security, recently added non-custodial private key recovery for several DApps using its wallet management tool. дальше »
2019-12-3 20:20
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Hackers Mass-Scanning Web for Docker Platforms to Mine Cryptocurrencies
A new hacking campaign is targeting Docker platforms that have API endpoints exposed online to mine Monero
дальше »2019-11-28 21:58
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New Nitrokey FIDO2 for 2FA and passwordless login now available
Nitrokey, a company producing open source security hardware for data encryption, key management, and user authentication, today introduced the new Nitrokey FIDO2. The device can be ordered now and can be delivered within days. дальше »
2019-11-26 17:02
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Joe Lubin: Ether and BTC Didn’t Face Regulations Unlike New Projects
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin admitted that Bitcoin and Ether did not have to deal with regulation, making it tougher for new projects
дальше »2019-11-18 13:05
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NordVPN launches new end-to-end file encryption tool NordLocker
NordVPN, the popular VPN service provider, has launched its latest cybersecurity product — NordLocker. The tool secures all types of files stored on a user’s computer or in the cloud with end-to-end encryption. дальше »
2019-11-14 23:12
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Royal Bank of Canada Embraces Cryptocurrency with Potential Trading Platform
Canada’s largest bank, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), is considering deploying a cryptocurrency trading platform with several use-cases for its customers. RBC Accounts for Cryptocurrencies As a trading platform, users would be able to buy and sell digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). дальше »
2019-11-13 04:14
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Blockchain security firm Hacken launching new cybersecurity app
Hacken, a cybersecurity ecosystem with more than 200 blockchain clients served over the last two years, announced today the launch of the website and whitepaper for its new HackenAI platform. HackenAI is a one-stop-shop application for all cybersecurity-related user protection plus a bunch more. дальше »
2019-11-8 02:10
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Cryptocurrency Considered a ‘Significant Problem’ by US Homeland Security
Recently, at a hearing of the US Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs, US Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) brought up concerns over cryptocurrencies and whether they threaten Homeland Security. дальше »
2019-11-7 06:18
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Coinbase Streamlines the Tezos Staking Process in Exchange for Revenue Cut
Wednesday saw Coinbase announce the introduction of staking rewards for eligible US customers who hold Tezos (XTZ) on the platform. This comes as a new means for users to earn cryptocurrency, but also as a lucrative revenue stream for the company. дальше »
2019-11-7 04:18
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Tokenized Securities Are Coming, Thanks to Asia’s Largest Asset Managers
Recently, the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) released a report outlining a path to the introduction of tokenized securities into the mainstream financial world. дальше »
2019-11-6 06:13
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Coca-Cola Franchises to Benefit From Blockchain-Powered Supply Chain
As the largest beverage company in the world, it is understandably an incredibly complex task to manage the huge number of partners, franchises and Coca-Cola product manufacturers around the world. дальше »
2019-11-6 02:17
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BitMEX on User Info Leak: No Data Was Disclosed Beyond Emails
BitMEX reassures that no other data except emails has been disclosed in a mass email leak on Nov. 1
дальше »2019-11-5 15:14
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Nasdaq-Powered Cryptocurrency Exchange Closing Down Less Than a Year In
DX. Exchange, a Nasdaq-powered cryptocurrency exchange that launched just this January, is closing its doors due to what it calls financial hardships. We’ve learned of this via an announcement blog post made via the company this Sunday. дальше »
2019-11-5 10:45
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BitMEX Exposes User Emails In Data Leak; Twitter Hack Follows
BitMEX has experienced a data leak, but not in the way you might expect. In a major misstep, the company accidentally shared user email addresses with its customers. On November 1st, the exchange issued a statement: “Earlier today, some of our users received an email which contained the email addresses of other users in the […] The post BitMEX Exposes User Emails In Data Leak; Twitter Hack Follows appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-11-3 22:00
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Here’s How Crypto Investors Can Improve OPSEC Following BitMEX Email Leak
BitMEX is in hot water with the crypto community after it inadvertently exposed the email contact information of its users publicly, prompting concerns from traders around the globe. And while the leak could put traders at risk of being hacked, there are a number of techniques that victims of the leak can put into place. дальше »
2019-11-2 00:00
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Chinese Government Releases 25 Video Lessons on Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Ethereum
The Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCPPD) has just released 25 instructional videos aimed at educating the public on blockchain technology. The video series even includes information on Ethereum and Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-10-31 08:24
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Vault12 launches crypto storage platform based on Shamir’s secret sharing
Vault12, developers of proprietary technology to protect private keys with a trusted network of friends, family, and devices, today launched their first personal cryptocurrency security solution to provide distributed, decentralized backup of crypto assets for individual users. дальше »
2019-10-31 19:38
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Time will tell: EOS – Security or Cryptocurrency?
Since the advent of cryptocurrencies, regulation has been at its centre. The question of what shackled field of “financial asset” decentralized currencies belong to has long been questioned by regulators worldwide. дальше »
2019-10-30 17:00
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How Blockchain and Crypto Are Poised to Shift the Balance of Power
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are poised to disrupt global financial systems and alter the balance of power forever
дальше »2019-10-28 00:41
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What Will Move Crypto Into the Institutional Realm?
Banks are moving toward digital assets. How are they best secured?
дальше »2019-10-27 19:17
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Privacy, Please: Can Distributed VPNs Reform the Web?
When Binance began to turn U. S. -based customers away from its DEX earlier this year, many of its customers turned to VPNs to bypass the geoblock. Pretty much any VPN would do the trick, and there are a lot to choose from. дальше »
2019-10-26 16:24
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Libra Will Not Launch Until Regulators Are Happy, Claims Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg is apparently in favor of delaying the launch of the Libra digital currency until all demands of US regulators are satisfied. The Facebook founder also said that the social network firm was likely not the “ideal messenger” to deliver Libra to the world. дальше »
2019-10-23 01:08
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SonicWall sees increase in IoT malware, encrypted threats and web app attacks
SonicWall, the trusted security partner protecting more than 1 million networks worldwide, today released new threat intelligence data from SonicWall Capture Labs, revealing 7. 2 billion malware attacks were launched in the first three quarters of 2019 as well as 151. дальше »
2019-10-22 13:40
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CFTC Chairman: Cryptoassets Other Than BTC and ETH Can Become Commodities
Heath P. Tarbert, Chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Commission says cryptos classified as security tokens can become commodities. The CFTC chief also revealed that Ethereum futures may hit the market within the next 12 months. дальше »
2019-10-22 12:00
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Casa Unveils New Solution to ‘What Happens to My Bitcoin When I Die’
Crypto custody startup Casa launches a protocol and service dedicated to helping users securely manage their Bitcoin inheritance
дальше »2019-10-23 10:53
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RIP: How to stop Google from stealing all your data after you die
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Inevitably, one day you’re going to die. While you may think your online identity will go to the grave with you, that’s not always how it works out. дальше »
2019-10-20 12:00
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WordPress Servers Are Being Targeted by New Cryptojacking Plugins
WordPress plugins are typically used to provide webmasters with additional functionality for their websites. However, what they might not know is that some of these plugins may contain a hidden cryptocurrency mining exploit. дальше »
2019-10-20 23:42
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Blockchain Voting is Vulnerable to Hacking and Low-Quality Data: Research
Some major issues must be resolved before blockchain voting becomes trustworthy, according to a new study
дальше »2019-10-19 15:43
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Pixel 4’s ‘Face Unlock’ works even if you’re asleep or dead — and that’s a problem
Google’s new Pixel 4 smartphone doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor. Instead it relies on “Face Unlock,” a proprietary facial scanning system similar to the one found in Apple’s Face ID. Early reports show a system that works well, perhaps too well, in fact, according to some security experts. дальше »
2019-10-18 06:50
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Silex Insight introduces Hardware Security Module (HSM) for Xilinx FPGA devices
Silex Insight introduces Hardware Security Module (HSM) for Xilinx FPGA devices - CryptoNinjas Silex Insight, a leading provider for flexible security IP cores, announced today a collaboration with Xilinx, Inc. дальше »
2019-10-17 17:03
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Stolen Credit Card Bitcoin Scammers Robbed in Counterattack Hack
Infamous black market portal BriansClub made a fortune by trading stolen credit card data for Bitcoin at the expense of millions of victims worldwide. The scammers running the site, however, got slapped by the hands of karma a few months back. дальше »
2019-10-18 13:15
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New Malware Sheds Light on How Cryptocurrency Exchanges Get Hacked
Ever wondered how cryptocurrency exchanges get hacked? Well, a new malware attempt by a North Korean hacking group might reveal some of what goes into such an attack. The new malware operates under the guise of a client-side trading software called “JTM Trading Software” and appears to be operated by the infamous North Korean Lazarus […] The post New Malware Sheds Light on How Cryptocurrency Exchanges Get Hacked appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-16 08:17
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RIP: How to stop Facebook from stealing your data after you die
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Inevitably, one day you’re going to die. While you may think your online identity will go to the grave with you, that’s not always how it works out. дальше »
2019-10-12 12:00
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TZero-Backed Startup Wants to Launch Security Token Market
Boston Security Token Exchange, a platform jointly owned by BOX Digital Markets and tZERO, seeks the U.S. SEC’s approval to launch a market for security tokens
дальше »2019-10-13 10:46
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A bug in Indian local search app exposed over 156 million accounts
A major flaw in an Indian local search app, Justdial, allowed hackers to log in to any of its 156 million users accounts. Apart from accessing user information such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses, the vulnerability allowed them to peek into financial details including balance and transactions of an account through JustDial Pay, the company’s payment service. дальше »
2019-10-10 08:44
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Study: Americans still confused by 2FA, encryption & private browsing
A study by Pew Research Center shows that few American’s have the expertise to effectively protect themselves online. Most adults, for example, can answer questions about phishing scams or website cookies, but few (28 percent) can identify examples of two-factor authentication. дальше »
2019-10-10 03:00
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BitGo to Provide Custody for Crypto Assets Under Bitstamp Management
BitGo will offer secure storage for digital assets under the management of crypto exchange Bitstamp
дальше »2019-10-10 02:28
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US SEC Rejects Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The United States SEC has rejected a proposal for a Bitcoin ETF from Bitwise Asset Management and NYSE Arca.
дальше »2019-10-10 01:17
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Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act Makes it First to Fully Regulate Token Economy
Liechtenstein, one of the smallest, but richest, nations, has taken further steps to ingrain itself as a potential blockchain and cryptocurrency powerhouse with a new unanimously passed Act. The Act on Tokens and Entities Providing Services Based on Trusted Technologies (TVTG), also known as the Blockchain Act, will see comprehensive and precise regulation of the token economy […] The post Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act Makes it First to Fully Regulate Token Economy appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-8 11:15
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10 Ways Hackers Will Try to Steal Your Bitcoin
Casa CEO Jeremy Welch gave a talk on the various threats associated with Bitcoin security at the recent Baltic Honeybadger 2019 conference in Riga, Latvia. As part of his talk, Welch provided thirteen examples of how Bitcoin users could lose access to their funds. дальше »
2019-10-7 15:15
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Research Claims EOS Network Can Freeze, Block.one Denies Any Errors
The entire EOS network can be frozen with just $6 worth of tokens, new research suggests. Block.one developers reassure that everything is “operating correctly”
дальше »2019-10-4 19:45
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