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Hackers fix 20 security flaws in cryptocurrency-related platforms in 2 weeks
White-hat hackers continue to rid blockchain projects of their bugs, having earned a minimum of $7,400 for fixing security flaws in popular cryptocurrency platforms like Monero and Stellar. Seven cryptocurrency-related projects dished out rewards to blockchain hackers for finding and patching 20 software bugs in the past two weeks (between March 14 and 28), according to HackerOne data reviewed by Hard Fork. дальше »
2019-3-28 20:27 | |
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CipherBlade Report Disputes Wall Street Journal’s Claims against Shapeshift
Months after The Wall Street Journal accused them of laundering money through their exchange; Shapeshift has hit back with a March 20, 2019 report from CipherBlade. Double Take In July 2018, The Wall Street Journal published a report in which they accused crypto exchange Shapeshift of helping hackers in laundering stolen funds to the tuneRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-22 21:11 | |
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Security researchers found over 40 bugs in blockchain platforms in 30 days
White hat hackers have found more than 40 bugs in blockchain and cryptocurrency platforms in the past 30 days, according to an investigation by Hard Fork. There is a silver lining though: none of the vulnerabilities appear to be particularly serious at first glance. дальше »
2019-3-14 19:17 | |
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Recent Crypto Trojans Leave Mac Users on High Alert
It seems that Mac users are no longer immune to malware and viruses, as the latest string of crypto trojan attacks has proven that hackers can gain access and take control of Apple computers, The South African reported on February 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 16:00 | |
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New Zealand’s Cryptopia Hack Sees $3.2 Million Liquidated Via These Crypto Exchanges
New Zealand’s Cryptopia Hacked- $3. 2 Million Liquidated BLockchain data company Elementus has publically stated that at least $3. 2 million of the Cryptopia hack stolen crypto has been liquidated thus far. дальше »
2019-2-7 05:59 | |
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Cryptopia Hackers Liquidated $3.2M in Cryptocurrency Across These Exchanges
$3. 2 million worth of cryptocurrencies stolen during the hack of New Zealand’s Cryptopia has already been liquidated, according to a report from Elementus. $3. 2 Million in the Wind According to blockchain data company Elementus, $3. дальше »
2019-2-6 20:00 | |
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EOS Has Even More Vulnerabilities Than First Thought, Per HackerOne Blockchain Researchers
Blockchain researchers continue to find critical vulnerabilities in blockchain project EOS. The company behind EOS, Block. one, has already handed out $50,750 worth of bug bounties in the past five weeks, including five bounties labeled as “critical vulnerabilities”. дальше »
2019-2-6 23:47 | |
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Blockchain researchers are still finding critical vulnerabilities in EOS
Months after its nigthmarish launch, cryptocurrency and blockchain security researchers are still finding vulnerabilities in EOS, according to recent activity on breach disclosure platform HackerOne. дальше »
2019-2-5 17:46 | |
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Twitter CEO Promotes Bitcoin, Iran Goes Full Crypto, and Binance Adds Credit Cards: This Week in Crypto
While there wasn’t much Bitcoin price action to speak of, it was nevertheless a memorable week for the cryptocurrency industry. From Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey pumping Bitcoin to Iran launching its own crypto token, catch up on what you missed in the blockchain space this week. дальше »
2019-2-4 02:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency Investors Lost $1.7 Billion to Hackers in 2018, Claims Two New Reports
A new report from CipherTrace suggests that hackers stole $1. 7 billion worth of digital currency from investors in 2018 as organized crime is becoming more common. A separate report from Chainalysis suggests that two sophisticated criminal groups stole $1 billion, accounting for a massive portion of total cryptocurrency hacks. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:59 | |
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Chainalysis Report: Two Groups Responsible for Most Publicly Reported Hacks
Two “prominent professional hacking groups” are responsible for the majority of publicly reported hacks of cryptocurrency exchanges and other cryptocurrency organizations, concludes a report published by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis this week. дальше »
2019-2-2 01:45 | |
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$1.7B Stolen in 2018 – Cryptocurrency Theft Skyrockets as Prices Dropped
According to the Q4 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering report by CipherTrace blockchain intelligence agency, criminals stole a massive $1. 7 billion of cryptocurrency last year. Despite the savage bear market conditions and freefalling prices, cryptocurrency theft is on the rise. дальше »
2019-1-31 14:00 | |
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Cryptopia Hack is Not Over Yet, Same Hackers Siphon $180K worth of Ethereum (ETH)
Cryptopia, the New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange that was hacked on January 14, has undergone yet another substantial loss of… The post Cryptopia Hack is Not Over Yet, Same Hackers Siphon $180K worth of Ethereum (ETH) appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-30 04:42 | |
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How Hackers Stole $1.7 Billion in Crypto in 2018 Using Complex Strategies
While 2017 was the year of crypto gains, 2018 was the year of crypto theft, according to new data. Crypto-related thefts increased roughly 260% from 2017 to 2018, largely fueled by a number of high-profile cryptocurrency exchange hacks. дальше »
2019-1-29 23:00 | |
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ETH Stolen by Scams Doubled in 2018, ChainAnalysis Reports
The world of cryptocurrencies is associated with constant changes and innovation, and while there is more and more security and trust around these technologies, it is also true that hackers, scammers and criminals have evolved, adapting their modus operandi to earn a few bucks here and there. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:10 | |
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VECAP ICO
Vecap is an ambitious and very simple project that ensures the security of a smart home network thanks to innovative blockchain technologies and smart contracts. Every action carried out on the Vecap platform will be recorded in an immutable and virtually invulnerable database – in order to crack it, the hacker would need to get administrator access to 51% of individual devices, which becomes absolutely impossible as the project spreads around the world. дальше »
2019-1-18 23:33 | |
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Cryptopia Shows Sector Still Doesn’t Know How To Handle Hacks
It is “very unlikely” that the people behind the Cryptopia hack will be caught, according to a leader in blockchain security. Michael Ou, the CEO of Taiwan-based CoolBitX, says that even if the hackers are apprehended, returning the stolen funds could become a prohibitively expensive and complicated process. дальше »
2019-1-17 21:15 | |
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Cryptopia Hack Stolen Funds Moved to Binance and Other Crypto Exchanges – Changpeng Zhao Confirms
A large amount of Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens have been transferred, over the last hours, from Cryptopia to wallets linked with several cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance. This activity could have been associated with the Cryptopia hack that took place earlier this week, leading the exchange to suspend its operations. дальше »
2019-1-16 18:49 | |
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Hackers Access Cricket South Africa’s Twitter Account and Try To Sell Bitcoin Lottery
ICC, the governing body of international cricket, acknowledged recently that the account of Cricket South Africa was compromised on Twitter. The account was hacked on Monday after which it posted tweets about a Bitcoin lottery. дальше »
2019-1-14 22:14 | |
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Cricket South Africa’s Twitter Account Hacked by Bitcoin Scammers
A report from The Indian Express, published on January 14, 2019, states that the Twitter handle of Cricket South Africa (CSA) fell victim to hackers who were selling fake bitcoin lottery tickets. However, the account has now been retrieved and all the erroneous Tweets deleted. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:01 | |
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How about that for decentralization: Steemit censoring content on their platform
Steemit, a social media content creating platform based on the Steem decentralized blockchain solution, banned the account of a group of hackers called “The Dark Overlord”. The group threatened to share sensitive information related to the terrorist attacks which happened on September 11th of 2001. дальше »
2019-1-11 08:26 | |
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Ethereum Classic hackers steal over $1.1M with 51% attacks
Ethereum Classic, one of the most popular forks of the second most valuable cryptocurrencies by marketcap has suffered a 51-percent attack. After Chinese blockchain security firm SlowMist raised the alarm, an analyst at CoinNess dug a little deeper. дальше »
2019-1-8 13:34 | |
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Hackers Threaten to Leak Confidential 9/11 Documents Unless Paid in Bitcoin
Cybercriminal group “The Dark Overlord” has threatened to publicly release confidential files related to the 9/11 attacks if their ransom demands are not met, reports Motherboard on January 1, 2019. 9/11 Secrets up for Sale The hacker group tweeted on December 31, 2018, about their successful breach of the confidential database of law firms handling cases related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. дальше »
2019-1-3 00:00 | |
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Hackers Threaten to Dump 9/11 Related Insurance Files If Ransom Not Paid In Bitcoin
A hacker group called The Dark Overlord threatened to release insurance files related to the 9/11 attacks on New Year’s Eve. The group noted that they had received the files after breaching the security of a law firm handling cases related to the Twin Tower terrorist attack. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:29 | |
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How Blockchain Companies Paying Out $878,000 to White Hat Hackers in 2018 is a Big Deal
2018 was a good year for white hat hackers. These individuals and developers earned around $878,000 from crypto bug bounties during this year. The information was released by TheNextWeb on December 30. дальше »
2019-1-1 23:48 | |
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Hackers Netted Nearly $1 Million in Blockchain Bug Bounties in 2018
The year of 2018 saw cryptocurrency users and enthusiasts lose a lot of money. The year started off with… The post Hackers Netted Nearly $1 Million in Blockchain Bug Bounties in 2018 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-1 21:35 | |
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Here’s How Hackers Made Nearly $1 Million from not Stealing
HackerOne, a bug bounty platform that allows companies to test their security with ethical hackers, has announced that nearly $1,000,000 has been collected from blockchain companies as of December 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-31 20:00 | |
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Bounties and Responsible Disclosure Bolstered Crypto Infrastructure This Year
Cryptocurrency transfers work because of the software developed by programmers like Satoshi Nakamoto and many other innovators along the way. As with all software, however, blockchain protocols are not perfect, and over the last decade black and white hat hackers have revealed many bugs. дальше »
2018-12-31 02:00 | |
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Not so Unhackable; Hackers Find Vulnerability in Trezor Wallet
Hackers have recently shown that a new attack vector to hacking the Trezor wallet is now possible. A team of hackers has managed to find a new way to hack the Trezor wallet, as reported this Thursday, December 27, 2018, in a tweet from a crypto enthusiast. дальше »
2018-12-30 16:00 | |
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Hackers pocketed $878,000 from cryptocurrency bug bounties in 2018
While hardcore cryptocurrency enthusiasts often tout blockchain for its heightened security, the technology is not perfect – and there are often tons of vulnerabilities in the code. Indeed, blockchain companies have received at least 3,000 vulnerability reports in 2018 alone. дальше »
2018-12-30 10:00 | |
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Bithumb Wins Hack Case Court Battle; Judge Rules Crypto Exchanges are “Not Financial Institutions”
South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been acquitted of a lawsuit filed by an investor named Ahn Park. Park accused the trading platform of lax security measures which allowed hackers to steal his crypto holdings worth $355,000, reports Finance Magnets, December 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-30 07:00 | |
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Almost $1 Million Stolen in Phishing Attack on Electrum Wallet
Popular cryptocurrency wallet Electrum is in the midst of an ongoing hack which saw almost $1 million in Bitcoin stolen so far, Reddit users discovered on December 27, 2018. 250 BTC Stolen in Electrum Wallet Hack It seems that hackers aren’t lying idle during Christmas time, as a popular cryptocurrency wallet has reportedly experienced one of the largest thefts of. дальше »
2018-12-30 00:00 | |
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IOTA Has a €200k Bounty for Hackers Who Can Crack their New Hash Function
The IOTA Foundation announced on December 20, 2018 they have released a new hash function they are calling Troika.… The post IOTA Has a €200k Bounty for Hackers Who Can Crack their New Hash Function appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-21 22:18 | |
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Report: hackers stole almost $1 billion in cryptocurrency in 2018
The total amount of stolen cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2018 exceeded $900 million. Despite all warnings, the security systems of cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain platforms remain extremely vulnerable. дальше »
2018-12-14 18:18 | |
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Hackers Unfazed by Crypto Price Crash as they Double Down on Wallet Attacks
According to a report by ZDNet, published on December 10, 2018, cybercriminals have doubled-down on their efforts to hack into internet-exposed Ethereum wallets and mining equipment. Publicly Exposed Ports Risk Holders Wallets Per the report, cybercriminals are actively scanning for crypto equipment with port 8545 exposed online. дальше »
2018-12-11 18:05 | |
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Hackers have stolen 400 000 EOS because of vulnerabilities in EOS DAPPs
Decentralized apps (DApps) based on the EOS blockchain have lost 400 000 EOS to hacks since July, Blockchain Truth reported on December 4. The report cites data by PeckShield, a blockchain security company that monitors different ecosystems. дальше »
2018-12-11 15:19 | |
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ARK blockchain ready for vulnerability tests from security platform Bugcrowd
CryptoNinjas Blockchain ecosystem ARK today announced the obtainment of security and penetration testing services from Bugcrowd, a leading crowdsourced security platform. Highly skilled and trusted white hat hackers from all over the world will try to. дальше »
2018-12-11 06:10 | |
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Failed experiment called EOS: fake accounts, terrible coders, colluding block producers
The supposed Ethereum killer EOS apparently has significantly fewer active users than assumed. In addition, 27 dApps are said to have significant weaknesses. These allowed hackers to gain EOS tokens worth around USD 740,000 within the last six months. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:20 | |
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Bug in NEO’s Blockchain Allows Hackers to Steal Remotely
A post on Chinese microblogging website Weibo has revealed that certain NEO users may be affected by a critical software vulnerability that could potentially lead to loss of tokens. The bug was reportedly discovered by another Chinese company, Tencent Security. дальше »
2018-12-3 21:00 | |
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Moonday Morning: North Korean hackers are after your Bitcoin
The first weekend of December has been and gone, so Christmas must be just around the corner. But the blockchain doesn’t care about Christmas, it keeps on going no matter what. Which means, there’s some catching up to do. дальше »
2018-12-3 12:52 | |
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China’s Tencent Warns of Bug in NEO’s Blockchain That Allows Hackers to Steal Tokens Remotely
Tencent’s Security Joint Lab has notified users of the Neo (NEO) blockchain of a potential bug that allows hackers to remotely steal tokens native to the blockchain. The vulnerability affects the popular Gas (GAS) tokens. дальше »
2018-12-2 11:15 | |
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5 Opsec Errors That Caused Cryptocurrency Users to Lose Everything
Maintaining good operational security is imperative for all web users, but it’s particularly important in the cryptocurrency space. Prying eyes are everywhere on the internet, from law enforcement to hackers and from blockchain forensics firms to data resellers. дальше »
2018-11-23 12:00 | |
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Make-A-Wish Website Infected With Cryptojacking Malware CoinImp Via Dupalgeddon 2 Vulnerability
Earlier this year, Forbes reported that crypto jacking is now the world’s most popular cyberthreat after displacing ransomware from the top spot. Apparently, the threat is now so prevalent that hackers are indiscriminate when it comes to their target. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:29 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Twitter Has a Hard Time Dealing with Hackers, as New Bitcoin Scams Target Target
Despite the increased security efforts, Twitter is still unable to weed out scam accounts, as U. S. retail giant Target became the latest victim of bitcoin scam hacks, The Next Web reported on November 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Gate.io Suspends StatCounter Service after Reports of Hackers Hijacking Bitcoin Transactions
Cryptocurrency exchange Gate. io has removed StatCounter, one of the most popular web analytics tools, from its website following reports of a security breach, the company announced in a blog post on November 7, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-9 23:00 | |
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