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Bitcoin healthy AF following Zuckbuck reveal, hash rate hits all-time high
Bitcoin‘s hash rate is skyrocketing, setting a new all-time-high and flying in the face of Facebook’s ambitious Libra cryptocurrency — a remarkably healthy sign for the world’s most popular blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:15 | |
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Russian Hackers May Be Responsible for Coincheck Heist
Investigators looking into the more than half a billion dollar Coincheck heist of 2018 have revealed that Russian hackers may have been responsible for the attack. Reports indicate that two malicious malware written in Russian, “mokes and “netwire,” have been discovered in the previously hacked Coincheck employee’s computer. дальше »
2019-6-20 13:00 | |
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Mcafee’s Crypto Trading Platform Live Despite Hacking Attempts
John McAfee, a cybersecurity expert, and popular cryptocurrency figure announced yesterday, June 12, that his crypto trading platform is now up and running. The platform, McAfee Magic went live despite attempts by hackers to disrupt its launch, with McAfee encouraging cryptocurrency enthusiasts to enjoy the services it offers. дальше »
2019-6-13 18:34 | |
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GateHub Loses Nearly $10 Million in XRP to Hackers
Approximately 100 XRP Ledger wallets hosted on GateHub, a cryptocurrency wallet service provider built upon the XRP Ledger protocol have suffered a massive security breach, gifting bad actors nearly $10 million worth of XRP tokens, according to a blog post on June 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-8 01:00 | |
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This Crypto Startup Hacks Its Own Users’ Wallets to Rescue $13 Million
By CCN: Better the thief you know than the one you don’t. Cryptocurrency platform Komodo has had to hack its users after discovering a serious security flaw in one of its wallets. According to a press statement by the blockchain startup, Komodo’s cybersecurity team was able to ‘sweep’ in and retrieve 8 million Komodo coins (KMD) and 96 Bitcoin before hackers got hold of the exposed loot. дальше »
2019-6-7 15:19 | |
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Blockchain startup hacked itself to ‘save’ $13M of its users’ cryptocurrency
A blockchain startup hacked its users’ wallets to save $13 million in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency from being stolen, ZDNet reports. Security researchers advised the Komodo Platform of a ‘backdoor‘ in Agama, one of its older wallet apps, that would have allowed hackers to siphon any and all digital assets held inside. дальше »
2019-6-6 17:52 | |
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Infamous Mt. Gox Villain Mark Karpeles Launches New Blockchain Venture
$nbsp; By CCN: Mark Karpeles, disgraced CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox crypto exchange, has revealed new plans in the blockchain space. According to Associated Press, he will launch a new venture with a view to making Japan a “global leader in blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-5 12:36 | |
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North Korean Hackers Target UpBit Users in Bitcoin Scam
North Korean hacking group, “Kim-Soo-ki,” have allegedly orchestrated a phishing attack targeting users of South Korean cryptocurrency trading venue, UpBit, in a bid to steal their bitcoin, according to a report by The Next Web on May 31, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-1 01:00 | |
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Hackers Now Stealing People’s Bitcoin via YouTube Videos
Crypto thieves are now embedding Qulab, the information-stealing and clipboard hijacking Trojan in YouTube videos promoting a fake Bitcoin generator tool, in a bid to steal victims’ bitcoin and other virtual currencies, according to a report by BleepingComputer on May 29, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-31 09:00 | |
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Hackers Seeding Ransomware via Bitcoin and Ether Giveaways
While the entire cryptospace is busy celebrating the return of the “bulls,” bad actors have formulated a new scheme aimed at stealing victims’ cryptos and injecting ransomware into their systems. These hackers are now using several websites to push their fake bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) giveaway programs, according to a Bleeping Computer report onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-28 13:00 | |
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Baltimore Struggles to Tackle Ransomware Attack as Hackers Demand $10,000 per Day
The entire United States’ city of Baltimore is heading through what can be termed as a communication network blackout. Zero Hedge report published May 23, 2019, stated that the hackers who conducted the ransomware attack to crumple the city’s communication are now demanding $10,000 dollar worth of bitcoin per day. дальше »
2019-5-25 23:00 | |
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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White Hat Hackers Profit Big Off The Blockchain Industry, Fixing Flaws For Popular Platforms
Hackers Are Making A Big Profit Off The Crypto Industry, Fixing Bugs In Popular Platforms Hackers have been paid over $32,000 for their exposure of vulnerabilities in crypto platforms since March 28th. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:15 | |
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Hackers Focus On Inclusive Design At ETH New York
Along with holding talks aimed at introducing high school students to blockchain technology, hackers at ETH New York worked to develop dApps that tackle everything from issuing life insurance on the Ethereum blockchain to crypto wallets for the visually impaired. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:07 | |
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Hackers made $32K in 7 weeks by fixing bugs in cryptocurrency projects
In the past seven weeks, white hat hackers earned at least $32,150 by fixing security flaws in popular cryptocurrency and blockchain platforms like TRON, Brave, EOS and Coinbase. According to data reviewed by Hard Fork, 15 blockchain-related firms have paid rewards to security researchers between March 28 and May 16, split across 30 publicly-released bug reports. дальше »
2019-5-20 18:21 | |
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WhatsApp Security Flaw: Specific Users Targeted in Spyware Attack
WhatsApp has confirmed it was subject to spyware that allowed the attacker to read a target’s messages, as reported by MIT Technology Review on May 14, 2019. The hackers accessed messages after penetrating WhatsApp’s encryption through a flaw in the voice call feature. дальше »
2019-5-15 23:00 | |
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Irish Hacker and Cohort could be Sentenced for Stealing $2.4 Million Worth of Cryptocurrencies
A group of six hackers by the name “The Community” are to be sentenced to more than 20 years each in prison for stealing more than $2. 4 million worth of cryptocurrencies using multiple SIM swap attacks, Independent IE reported May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 05:00 | |
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Hackers Exploit Confluence Vulnerability to Plant Crypto Mining Malware
As bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets keep growing in value and use case, cyberpunks are also upping their game with each passing day, formulating new ways of enriching themselves with ‘dirty crypto. дальше »
2019-5-13 17:00 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Binance to resume deposits and withdrawals after $40M Bitcoin hack
It’s time for Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Here’s what happened. 1. Binance says it will resume deposits and withdrawals on its platform on Tuesday. дальше »
2019-5-13 10:58 | |
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Binance Bolsters Security Measures Following $40 Million Bitcoin Hack
Binance CEO Chanpeng Zhao wrote in a blog, May 10, 2019, that they’re making significant changes to their security methods in the wake of the recent hack. Strengthening Defenses and Tracking Hackers On May 7, 2019, the largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hacked and a hefty amount of $40 million was stolen from its hot wallet. дальше »
2019-5-11 13:00 | |
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Binance Hackers Are Juggling the Stolen Bitcoin Between Multiple Wallets
Hackers who stole $40 million worth of bitcoin from Binance hot wallet are now juggling the stolen proceeds across multiple wallets by breaking them into smaller fragments, suggested a report from blockchain service company Coinfirm, May 08, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-10 05:00 | |
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Verizon Security Report: 23 Percent of Data Breaches Carried Out by State-Sponsored Cybercrime Syndicates
A Verizon internet security report shows that state-sponsored hacking is becoming an increasingly larger part of global cybercrime, ZDNet reports, May 8, 2019. The Verizon report also showed that hackers prefer cryptocurrency to launder their stolen funds or to demand ransom payments. дальше »
2019-5-9 09:00 | |
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Community Condemns Talk of Bitcoin Roll Back Following Binance Hack
In case you missed it, Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges on the planet was hacked this week to the tune of 7,000 Bitcoin, or over $41 million at the time of writing. In response to the hack, a suggestion to roll back the Bitcoin blockchain to “revenge” hackers and dissuade future attempts at. дальше »
2019-5-9 00:00 | |
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‘Shocked He Went There:’ Crypto Takes Sides On Binance’s Alleged Bitcoin Reorg Plan
Cryptocurrency’s best-known figures continue to debate exchange Binance’s handling of its $40 million hack amid claims executives planned to undo past Bitcoin transactions. Binance CEO Rejects Reorg In a lengthy debate still playing out on social media, Binance received mixed reviews after CEO Changpang Zhao appeared to suggest there was a plan to conduct a reorganization (‘reorg’) of the Bitcoin blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-9 00:00 | |
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Binance Hacked for $40M, CEO Backpedals on Recoup Via Block Reorganization
Chinese crypto exchange Binance suffered a major hack on Tuesday, which the company’s CEO responded to by proposing a rollback of the Bitcoin blockchain to rectify — a suggestion that riled up the community. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:39 | |
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Crypto Industry Responds To Binance's Proposal To Roll Back Bitcoin Blockchain
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao proposed rolling back the Bitcoin blockchain to exact revenge on hackers that stole 7,000 BTC. The crypto industry responded with confusion and anger.
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Binance Graciously Decides Not to Nuke the Bitcoin Blockchain
By CCN: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao discussed the idea of potentially reorganizing the Bitcoin blockchain. In this vision, the 7,000 BTC recently stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange would be redistributed to miners in the form of fees. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:51 | |
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Binance Hack Update: “Hurt, But Not Broke” CZ Binance Turns Down Justin Sun’s $40m Offer
Binance announced a major setback today after hackers breached its network and got away with cryptocurrencies worth $40 million (including 7,000 Bitcoin tokens). The exchange later confirmed that it had traced the heist to a single wallet. дальше »
2019-5-8 17:59 | |
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Binance Hacked, 7,000 BTC Stolen From Hot Wallet
Crypto hackers struck again as 7,000 BTC was stolen from Binance’s hot wallet. Tthe exchange reported on May 8, 2019, that hackers were able to obtain a large number of API keys, 2FA codes, and other user information to execute their attack. дальше »
2019-5-8 11:00 | |
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Hackers Attacking GitHub Repositories for Bitcoin Ransom
GitHub, a platform where software developers from across the globe discover, share and build software, is now being attacked by hackers who aim to hijack and encrypt users’ code for a Bitcoin ransom, according to a Vice report on May 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-7 23:00 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bitcoin extortionists are wiping GitHub repositories – unless you pay up
Good morning. It’s Monday, so you know what that means. It’s time for Moonday Mornings, our wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. 1. Bitcoin extortionists have been wiping GitHub repositories and holding the data to ransom, Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2019-5-6 11:32 | |
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Exchanges and Crypto Processors Lost $356 Million in Q1 2019 To Hackers
CipherTrace, a blockchain analytics firm that has a partnership with Binance, has revealed that exchanges lost $1.2 billion in Q1 2019. The post Exchanges and Crypto Processors Lost $356 Million in Q1 2019 To Hackers appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:05 | |
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Enterprise-Grade Programming Tool Hacked; 190,000 Accounts Compromised
According to a report by Motherboard published April 27, 2019, software tools development firm Docker’s database was recently breached by hackers who might have stolen sensitive data from around 190,000 of the company’s clients. дальше »
2019-5-1 19:00 | |
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Report: DDoS Malware Attacks on Electrum Affects 152,000 Hosts
A report from Malware Bytes Labs, April 29, 2019, reveals the long-standing malware issue in the Electrum wallet has reached 152,000 hosts. Users were asked to update their wallets after which they were infected with a bug. дальше »
2019-5-1 13:00 | |
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Microsoft Outlook Breach Allowed Hackers To Steal Your Crypto Without Knowing The Password
Motherboard reports that the recent Microsoft Outlook breach may have resulted in the theft of cryptocurrency. In addition to… The post Microsoft Outlook Breach Allowed Hackers To Steal Your Crypto Without Knowing The Password appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-1 10:38 | |
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Researchers Find Hundreds of Ethereum Wallets at Risk Due to Weak Key Pairs
On April 23, the security consulting firm Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) published a document concerning a number of unsound public and private key pairs tied to the Ethereum blockchain. The probability of chance needed to crack 256-bit encryption would take years for hackers to access random private keys. дальше »
2019-4-25 16:58 | |
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Credit Card Malware Hackers Attack Atlanta Hawks Online Store
There are all sorts of companies and organizations that suffer data breaches and cyber attacks all over the world, including some of the most powerful and influential corporations in the world. It appears as though the latest victim is none other than the online store of the professional American basketball team the Atlanta Hawks, whichRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-25 09:00 | |
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New Security Evaluators Report: Weak Private Keys Cause “Blockchain Bandit” to Steal 45,000 ETH
The “Blockchain Bandit” Uses Guesses To Steal ETH From Weak Private Keys, According To Analyst Hackers are getting increasingly clever by the day, finding ways to infiltrate customer wallets with phishing, technical advancements, and more. дальше »
2019-4-24 00:34 | |
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A Hacker Group is Doxing Confidential Data of Espionage Group Linked to Iran’s Government
According to an article published by Wired on April 18, 2019, a mystery hacker group for the last month has been divulging Iran’s top-level hackers’ secret data, tools, and personal identities onto a public Telegram channel. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:00 | |
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Two Hackers Are Convicted for Infecting over 400,000 Computers with Malware and Stealing Millions
A federal jury convicted two hackers on 21 counts of cybercrimes including infecting computers with malware to steal credit card information. The culprits also attempted to sell sensitive data on dark web marketplaces, engaged in online fraud and illegally mined digital currencies. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:00 | |
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Mainframe OS public release now live with 7 blockchain apps
CryptoNinjas Mainframe, a web3 platform for unrestricted and ‘unstoppable’ applications: resistant to trackers, hackers, gatekeepers and censors, today announced a major milestone with the live public release of the Mainframe OS. дальше »
2019-4-16 10:55 | |
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US Department Of Energy Greenlights Phase 2 Of Blockchain Cybersecurity Project
The National Energy Technology Laboratory, along with cybersecurity firm Taekion, will test blockchain technology's ability to safeguard power plants from hackers.
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North Korean Hackers Pivot Towards Cryptocurrency to Fund Country’s Nuclear Program
North Korean hackers with the backing of Pyongyang are targeting cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of efforts to raise funding for the country’s nuclear weapons program. Wired reports that several international cybersecurity experts believe a hacking syndicate based in the country is also responsible for attacks against banks across the globe. дальше »
2019-4-5 13:00 | |
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The Hacking of Dragonex: What’s The New Call for Better Exchange Security Look Like?
Security breaches to online cryptocurrency exchange platforms is not new. Infact, many hackers specifically devote their time, energy and resources in targeting exchange with big assets to attack and this act calls for improved awareness and cryptographic innovations that would protect blockchain platforms from such malicious attacks. As encrypted as the blockchain system is, it […] дальше »
2019-4-5 01:05 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bithumb hacked for $19M, SEC delays Bitcoin ETF decision again, and more
It’s another week which means it’s time for another wrap up of the weekend’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Let’s get to it. 1. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been hacked for the third time in two years, reports ZDNet. дальше »
2019-4-1 10:51 | |
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Research: Stellar Quietly Patched a 2.25 Billion XLM “Inflation Bug” in April 2017
According to new research from Messari, Stellar, the world’s eighth largest cryptocurrency project by market cap, suffered an “inflation bug” in April 2017 which enabled attackers to create additional 2. дальше »
2019-3-29 00:00 | |
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