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Did You Know The Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, Can Make You Rich? X-Men Bitcoin Scam Circulates
The Wolverine Can Make You Rich – Bitcoin Scam Security in the cryptosphere is really serious business with pretty much any kind of crypto project bending over backward to ensure the security of not just funds belonging to their customers but also privacy regarding their users’ personal information. For many years, cybercriminals have devised many […] дальше »
2019-6-10 20:58 | |
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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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Komodo Wallet Hacks Itself to Secure $13 Million Users Funds from Fraudsters
Komodo (KMD) a distributed ledger technology (DLT) project that claims to be highly secure, independently scalable and fully interoperable, announced in a blog post on June 5, 2019, that it was alerted of a security issue in one of the libraries used by the Agama wallet which could have potentially put the funds of someRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:00 | |
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npm thwarts malware attempt, helps Komodo protect $13 million in crypto assets
CryptoNinjas On Tuesday, June 4, the npm, Inc. security team, in collaboration with Komodo, helped protect over $13 million in cryptocurrency assets after finding and responding to a malware threat targeting the users of a cryptocurrency wallet called Agama. дальше »
2019-6-6 19:50 | |
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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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Hackers hid malware in a fake trading app to steal your cryptocurrency
Security researchers have uncovered a knock-off cryptocurrency trading website designed to steal the funds of unwitting victims. Cybercriminals have created a website that imitates the Cryptohopper cryptocurrency trading platform to distribute malware that could steal personal information, hijack your clipboard, and crypto-jack your system, Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:16 | |
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First Non-Custodial Wallet without Private Keys Rolled out by Israeli Startup Zengo
An Israeli startup Zengo is working on releasing the first ever non-custodial wallet with no private keys. This is meant to give users total control of the wallet without a third party and with the security level of one with private keys and custodians. дальше »
2019-6-6 03:52 | |
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0x and StarkWare Partner to Create StarkDEX, Aims to Scale Decentralized Exchange Performance
A new trend has sprung up in the crypto world in the last few months which is the rise of decentralized exchanges as an alternative to traditional crypto exchanges. These exchanges offer certain benefits such as improved security for users and as a result, many traditional exchanges are beginning to launch their own actions such […] дальше »
2019-6-4 18:56 | |
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Security Researcher Uncovers Witty Phishing Attack On Binance Exchange Users
Security Researcher Uncovers Clever Phishing Attack On Binance Users One of the major issues affecting the cryptocurrency industry and a major hindrance to its popularity is lack of security. Cryptocurrency exchanges have been targeted in hacks that have led to the loss of billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency. However, it seems the attackers are […] дальше »
2019-6-3 22:31 | |
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R3 Founder Finds Security Aspect Of Mining “Pretty Scary,” Shares All During MCC 2019
R3 Founder Finds Security Aspect Of Mining “Pretty Scary,” Shares All During MCC 2019 Prague-based, Braiins, company operating Slush Pool, a crypto-mining pool, launched the Braiins OS Cobalt sometime last year. дальше »
2019-6-3 21:20 | |
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Microsoft stops asking you to change your Windows 10 password every 60 days
Microsoft has finally removed its 60-day password expiration policy from its Windows 10 security baseline, claiming there are better ways to keep users secure. This means organizations using Windows 10 won’t have to force their users to change passwords frequently. дальше »
2019-6-3 15:30 | |
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Gate.io Launches 1st Startup Discount Offer with Lambda
Blockchain assets exchange platform, Gate. io has released 1st Startup Discount Offer, that aims to provide its VIP users with a discount in innovative and advanced projects. Users will have a higher purchase limit with more GT holdings. дальше »
2019-6-2 12:22 | |
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North Korean Hackers Attack Upbit Users in South Korea
North Korean hackers have made a phishing attempt on users of the South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. News correspondents in Korea broke this development on May 29, 2019, detailing the ploy to steal Upbit users’ information. дальше »
2019-6-1 00:54 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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North Korean hackers caught phishing for South Koreans’ cryptocurrency
Hackers from North Korea are making headlines again, this time for going after the funds of users of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange UpBit. The hackers allegedly sent a phishing email to UpBit users earlier this week. дальше »
2019-5-31 11:29 | |
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North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Exchange UPbit’s South Korean Users
North Korean hackers have been using a familiar phishing tool to steal UPbit customer details, security experts allege. дальше »
2019-5-31 05:21 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:41 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths, The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-5-31 23:41 | |
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New Reference Authenticator Apps for iOS and Chrome by Block.one’s EOSIO Labs Are Here
EOSIO launches Reference Authenticator Apps for iOS and Chrome This will allow users to improve their security interoperability and usability Block. one’s EOSIO Labs released Reference Authenticator applications for both iOS and Chrome. дальше »
2019-5-30 18:46 | |
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Flipboard hack exposed sensitive user data for over 9 months
Popular news aggregation platform Flipboard has disclosed a glaring security breach, which gave hackers unauthorized access to its database systems for more than nine months. As a precautionary step, it has reset all users’ passwords. дальше »
2019-5-29 11:25 | |
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Новое обновление сети Dash сделало ее устойчивой к «атакам 51%»
Сеть, на которой работает криптовалюта Dash, прошла крупное обновление. Она получила защиту от «атак 51%» и существенно повысила скорость транзакций. Роль в их проведении перешла от майнеров к мастернодам. дальше »
2019-5-27 16:20 | |
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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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As Bitcoin surges, hackers rush to spread cryptocurrency malware on Google Play
An unfortunate consequence of Bitcoin’s price revival in recent weeks is the resurgence of cryptocurrency malware on Google Play. ESET security researchers, have verified that there were at least two apps on Google Play specifically designed to steal users’ coins. дальше »
2019-5-23 13:25 | |
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Mozilla Firefox’s Update to Protect Users against Cryptojacking and Fingerprinting
Twenty years since developing and providing an alternative Internet experience, Mozilla Firefox on May 21, 2019, rolled out a new update of its browser. The updated version is said to make browsing faster as well as prevent users against cyber threats such as cryptojacking and fingerprinting. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:30 | |
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BlockSafe launches ambassador program to boost crypto wallet security
CryptoNinjas BlockSafe Technologies, a blockchain security ecosystem, today announced the launch of its Ambassador Program, an initiative to generate awareness around crypto wallet security and the company’s CryptoDefender offering. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:19 | |
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Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
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Data Breach Report From Instagram Raises Concerns About Upcoming Facebook’s Digital Currency
Facebook, the most popular social network in the world, has been affected by different data leaks over the last years. This has harmed users and individuals that had data stored on their platform. Now, the security researcher Anurag Sen discovered that there was a public Amazon Web Services (AWS) database that had the information of […] дальше »
2019-5-21 18:33 | |
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Instagram Data Breach Reports Prove You Should Skip Facebook’s Crypto
By CCN: Another day, another Facebook data leak affecting millions of dubious users. This time around, security researcher Anurag Sen discovered a public Amazon Web Services (AWS) database containing the contact information of more than 49 million Instagram accounts, TechCrunch reports. дальше »
2019-5-21 00:35 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC], Litecoin [LTC] can be transacted on Whatsapp, announces Zulu Republic as security concerns remain
The prominent messaging platform Whatsapp has brought the common man one step closer to adopting crypto. According to a recent announcement by Zulu Republic, Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC] would be the first two coins available for users to send and receive on the social messaging platform. дальше »
2019-5-20 13:30 | |
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Latest Hack Sparks Concern Whatsapp Will Never Be Secure
Facebook’s popular messaging app with 1. 5 billion users in over 180 countries has another major vulnerability. Hackers were able to covertly install spyware on iOS and Android smartphones using Whatsapp with just a phone call. дальше »
2019-5-20 06:01 | |
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Google Dumps Huawei from Android After Trump-Led U.S Blacklist
By CCN: Huawei has been unceremoniously axed by Google after the U. S government blacklisted the Chinese tech giant earlier this week. Now, Huawei mobile phones are no longer allowed to integrate official Android updates, and will be barred from hosting Google Play mobile apps, such as YouTube and Gmail. дальше »
2019-5-20 04:12 | |
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Binance Coin (BNB) Price Hits New All-Time High Following Crypto Exchange Upgrade
Following the security breach that led to the loss of over $4 million in Bitcoins, Binance announced that it has upgraded its platform with better security. This announcement hasn’t only assured existing Binance users of higher security but has also possibly attracted new ones. дальше »
2019-5-20 01:48 | |
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Исследование: непропатченные клиенты Ethereum несут угрозу атаки 51%
Клиенты Ethereum, не совершившие апгрейды для устранения известных уязвимостей, несут угрозу всей сети. Об этом говорится в новом исследовании базирующейся в Берлине Security Research Labs. Blockchain technology assumes that participants take rational actions. дальше »
2019-5-17 17:15 | |
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Gemini the first crypto exchange to support WebAuthn security
CryptoNinjas Gemini, the New York regulated bitcoin exchange company, announced that it has introduced support for hardware security keys via WebAuthn (Web Authentication). Users of the exchange can now apply USB security keys (e. дальше »
2019-5-16 16:57 | |
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Blockstream Rolls Out the New App Allowing Users Issue Security Tokens on Bitcoin Sidechain
Coinspeaker Blockstream Rolls Out the New App Allowing Users Issue Security Tokens on Bitcoin SidechainBitcoin startup Blockstream has announced its new platform that allows users to launch their own tokens using the company’s Bitcoin sidechain, Liquid. дальше »
2019-5-16 11:36 | |
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Could The Implementation of 3FA Reduce Hack Attacks To Crypto Exchanges?
As cryptocurrency exchanges continue to be hacked experts are thinking about new solutions and implementations to improve users’ security in these platforms. One of the solutions could be related to the development of 3FA. дальше »
2019-5-16 04:58 | |
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Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid
Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
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Neutro ICO
The Neutro Protocol solves the trilemma of scalability, security and decentralization, allows for anonymous transactions and eradicates the need for centralized oracles. Neutro users can create a decentralized version of almost any real-world market that exists now only in a centralized system that we all use currently. дальше »
2019-5-15 14:13 | |
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No, end-to-end encryption isn’t a marketing gimmick
There’s bad takes, and then there’s bad takes. An example of the latter comes from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Leonid Bershidsky, who thinks that today’s WhatsApp security woes proves that end-to-end encryption is “a gimmick” and “largely pointless. дальше »
2019-5-15 00:03 | |
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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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Following Hack, Binance Plans System Upgrade
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance will be conducting a system upgrade on May 15, 2019, in the wake of a $40 million hack. Per an announcement that was published on the exchange’s blog, the scheduled system update will affect all transactions on the platform for about 6 to 8 hours. дальше »
2019-5-15 16:39 | |
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Cryptopia website down for around 8 hours; Users panic as speculations of another hack rise
Cryptopia, the New Zealand-based exchange that made headlines earlier this year due to a security breach, is back in the limelight. According to a Redditor, Fallenkeith2018, the exchange’s website has reportedly been down for around eight hours now, with the platform citing maintenance as a reason. дальше »
2019-5-14 15:13 | |
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PSA: Update WhatsApp now to prevent spyware from being installed on your phone
WhatsApp, the messaging app used by more than 1. 5 billion worldwide, says it’s patched a critical security vulnerability which allowed attackers to secretly infect phones with malicious spyware by just calling phone numbers over an in-app audio call. дальше »
2019-5-14 14:18 | |
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Microsoft Is Building an ID Verification Platform on Bitcoin
Microsoft is leveraging blockchain technology to create a trustless digital identity scheme, but its not launching a token or building a private blockchain to do so. дальше »
2019-5-13 18:34 | |
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