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How Roubini’s attacks on bitcoin and crypto exposes his own ignorance
Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr Doom, thinks crypto is garbage and he’s been ranting again. The distinguished professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business is worth taking notice of, not so much because he is a professor of economics but because he is one of the few members of that profession to […] The post How Roubini’s attacks on bitcoin and crypto exposes his own ignorance appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-12-22 19:59 | |
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Kaspersky Lab: Middle East, Turkey and Africa Region Records 4-Fold Increase in Cryptomining Attacks
In 2018, Kaspersky Lab recorded a 4-fold increase in cryptomining attacks in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region from 3. 5 million in 2017 to 13 million this year, the firm said on December 14. дальше »
2018-12-19 02:57 | |
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Syncing Data Between Bitcoin Nodes Is About to Get Easier
Minisketch is a new solution that’s trying to solve an old problem. Spearheaded by Blockstream co-founder Pieter Wuille, Bitcoin Core contributor and fellow Blockstream co-founder Gregory Maxwell, and Blockstream software engineer Gleb Naumenko, the open-source initiative is designed to achieve set reconciliation between the mempools of each full node. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:48 | |
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Kaspersky Lab: Malware Attacks On The Rise In Middle East And Africa
Mining malware became more prevalent in the region in 2018, but not necessarily for the reasons Kaspersky Lab predicted.
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Pandora’s Wallet: Safe & Secure Cryptocurrency Storage Service?
What Is Pandora's Wallet? Discover Pandora’s Wallet—a new way to control your crypto trading portfolio. Everyone understands that cybersecurity is still a major threat in the crypto space. Leaving your assets vulnerable on the exchanges expose them to cyber attacks, theft, or loss. дальше »
2018-12-17 12:06 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is a Declaration of Our Monetary Independence
Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
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IOTA Gets Ready To Fly After Coordicide
IOTA (MIOTA) is about to commit coordicide. No need to dial 911, it’s not as morbid as it sounds. The IoT-powered project is moving closer to its goal of total decentralization, and preparing to remove a central node that’s designed to protect the network from double-spending attacks. дальше »
2018-12-12 00:33 | |
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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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Gibraltar Exchange Obtains Insurance for Crypto Assets as Cyber Attacks Soar
With cyberattacks on the rise, Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced an insurance policy to cover its digital assets in partnership with Gibraltar-based Callaghan Insurance. Cryptocurrencies held in both the hot and cold wallets of the trading platform will be insured. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:50 | |
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Vertcoin (VTC)’s 51% Mining Attack Matters Says MIT Digital Currency Initiative Advisor
A few days ago, the virtual currency Vertcoin (VTC) experienced a 51% attack in which a miner (or a group of miners) controlled more than half of the network hash power. This allowed attackers to conduct multiple attacks and double spend some funds. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:35 | |
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Explained: 51 Percent Attacks on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
One of the worst things to happen to a proof-of-work cryptocurrency is a 51 percent attack. Such attacks undermine the immutability—and consequently the trust—in a blockchain. Satoshi Nakamoto summarized proof-of-work as “one-CPU-one-vote. дальше »
2018-12-10 13:20 | |
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“Once the coordinator is gone, the tangle will literally FLY”, IOTA developer Hans Moog. IOTA to be decentralized in 2019?
IOTA is in many aspects completely different to its competition in the crypto world. For one, IOTA didn’t hide the fact they are, in their current setup, centralized system that would have serious existence issues should they removed the so called Coordinator. дальше »
2018-12-9 22:24 | |
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Goldman Sachs-Backed Circle Issues Statement On Preventing Replay Attacks Post-BCH Hard Fork
A Quick Look At Replay Attacks The dust has settled and the peace has been signed off on. The story that was the civil war of Bitcoin Cash[BCH] is now over. The tumultuous period that followed the hard fork of BCH presented opportunities and challenges for many of the exchanges. The biggest challenge faced was […] дальше »
2018-12-9 23:58 | |
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Preventing replay attacks after the BCH hard fork
Hard forks that result in new cryptocurrencies present unique opportunities and challenges for crypto exchange operators. One challenge that Poloniex faced after the recent Bitcoin Cash hard fork was protecting our customers against replay attacks. дальше »
2018-12-7 17:52 | |
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Cryptojacking: 415,000 Routers Infected with Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Globally
While the price of bitcoin has nearly hit rock bottom from its $20,000 all-time-high of 2017, the bloodbath has not deterred bad actors from carrying out cryptojacking attacks. According to a Digital Trends report on December 4, 2018, rogue actors have installed crypto mining malware on 415,000 MikroTik routers globally. дальше »
2018-12-7 22:00 | |
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Crypto Work Place (CWT Token): Built-In Bitcoin Storage Micro-PC Powered By Linux
What Is Crypto Work Place? CryptoWorkPlace is a digital blockchain-based system built on a personal computer with the aim of providing its users with the access to devices and systems that have the ability to protect the user’s finances and personal data from unauthorized third party access, hacker attacks, or malicious programs. While there are a […] дальше »
2018-12-5 11:38 | |
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Vertcoin Network Suffers 300-Block Reorg Following 51% Attacks
Vertcoin (VTC) is currently struggling with a series of 51 percent attacks and a number of blockchain reorganizations. According to recently published data, the vertcoin chain has experienced over 22 reorgs and has lost more than $100,000 due to the attacks, with the last reorg clocking in at over 300 blocks deep. дальше »
2018-12-5 01:05 | |
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415,000 routers worldwide hijacked to secretly mine cryptocurrency
Researchers have discovered over 415,000 routers across the globe have been infected with malware designed to steal their computing power and secretly mine cryptocurrency. The attack, which is still ongoing, affects MikroTik routers in particular. дальше »
2018-12-4 20:38 | |
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Vertcoin 51% Attack Could Have Caused $100K in Double Spending
Vertcoin has been experiencing ongoing 51% attacks, reportedly resulting in $100K of double spending on the network. Rough Couple of Months for Vertcoin In a detailed blog post, Coinbase security engineer Mark Nesbitt revealed that Vertcoin’s network went through repeated 51% attacks, with the largest reorganization having a length of 310 blocks and a depth of 307 blocks which, according to the specialist, may have caused double spends upwards of $100,000. дальше »
2018-12-4 13:00 | |
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak Attacks Bitcoin As A “Ponzi Scheme”, Praises Blockchain
The creation of Bitcoin was a revolutionary shock to the financial system. The limited number of tokens makes them elusive, and their reign as the top cryptocurrency by market cap has even earned them a position as the household name for the industry. дальше »
2018-12-4 07:32 | |
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DASH Cryptocurrency Payment Network to Apply ‘ChainLocks’ to Eliminate 51% Blockchain Attacks
The Dash, which is a payment network will soon be introducing a unique new network upgrade, one that will be able to eliminate the threat of having about 51% attacks that happen on the protocol. With the ChainLocks platform, it is able to enable the transactions to be easily secured and confirmed once the block […] дальше »
2018-12-3 22:03 | |
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Understanding How Blockchain Fees And Incentives Help Fend Off Network Spam Attacks
A lot of newcomers to crypto space often wonder why transaction fees are necessary, especially since miners receive block rewards. However, the truth is that block rewards can be enough only for a certain period, especially when it comes to Bitcoin, which has its block rewards cut in half approximately every four years. For now, […] дальше »
2018-12-3 21:27 | |
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ChainLocks: Dash Upgrade To Eliminate 51 Percent Attacks
Payments network Dash (DASH) may soon implement a new, unique network upgrade that will reportedly “eliminate” the threat of a 51% attack from the protocol, once fully implemented ChainLocks enables transactions to be confirmed and secured as soon as the block has been processed, rather than waiting for six other blocks to be signed first. дальше »
2018-12-3 00:06 | |
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Report: No Correlation Between Crypto Mining Attacks and Legal Status of Cryptocurrency in the Country
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has forced cybercriminals to invest resources in the development of more robust mining technologies to replace the typical ransomware Trojans, reports Kaspersky Lab’s cyber threat research arm Securelist, November 28, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-1 00:00 | |
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Pirated Content and Software Drives Malicious Crypto Mining, Says New Report by Kaspersky Lab
Cryptocurrency mining malware attacks, which infected over five million people in the first three quarters of 2018 alone could be entering your systems via pirated software and content. Malicious cryptocurrency mining is the biggest threat to internet users in 2018, leaving behind ransomware which had been most prevalent over the last few years. дальше »
2018-11-30 15:59 | |
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SamSam Ransomware hackers that pocketed millions in bitcoin indicted in Atlanta
Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware: The U.S. Indicts Iranians Over $6 Million Cryptocurrency Cyber-crimes
The U. S. Justice Department recently announced the indictment of two Iranians involved in a high-profile Bitcoin ransomware attack. Iranian Hackers Collect Bitcoin as Ransom According to a report by The Washington Post, the Justice Department of the United States on Wednesday (November 28) announced the indictment of two Iranian nationals involved in cryptocurrency ransomware attacks, […] The post Bitcoin Ransomware: The U. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:16 | |
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U.S Sanctions First Bitcoin Addresses
The U. S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against two Iranian ransomware “facilitators. ” The actions include publishing the perp’s cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and warning the cryptocurrency and financial communities that anyone transacting with the accused could be subject to secondary sanctions. дальше »
2018-11-29 08:00 | |
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US Gov’t Sanctions First Bitcoin Addresses
The U. S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against two Iranian ransomware “facilitators. ” The actions include publishing the perp’s cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and warning the cryptocurrency and financial communities that anyone transacting with the accused could be subject to secondary sanctions. дальше »
2018-11-29 08:00 | |
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Trezor Talks How Phishing Can Steal Your Crypto Fortune and How to Protect Yourself
Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated. Today, a growing number of crypto users are falling victims to phishing attacks. The team at crypto wallet Trezor recently decided to investigate the issue. дальше »
2018-11-29 06:35 | |
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Fear The Legal Creep: US Blacklists BTC Address Used in Ransomware
Shortly after the attacks of September 11th, the United States passed legislation giving the federal government sweeping powers. The Patriot Act was designed to be a temporary measure to prevent terrorism in the new age that America found itself in. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:14 | |
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Botnet operators ditch DDoS attacks for cryptocurrency mining malware
Leading cybersecurity unit Kaspersky Labs has warned hackers are “reprofiling” the world’s most well-known botnets en masse in order to spread their cryptocurrency mining malware as widely as possible. дальше »
2018-11-28 18:56 | |
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The Unholy Lazarus Has Risen Again
World Blockchain Summit in Mauritius: from the 28th – 30th of November. ‘You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.’ – Book of John, Chapter of Lazarus, V13:13. In 2007, the first domino in a series of strategized and executed attacks were launched against South Korean government databases and remote servers. […] дальше »
2018-11-28 01:53 | |
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Smaller PoW coins are in constant danger of 51% attacks – Decred (DCR) governance model is the solution
DCR aims to serve three purposes of an ideal currency: being a store of value, being a medium of exchange and being a unit of accounting. Bitcoin is kinda capable of performing these three functions, but currently possesses inferior technology that isn’t suited to make it commercial grade money. дальше »
2018-11-22 18:42 | |
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Busted: Manhattan 21-Year old Arrested For $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
Nicholas Truglia, a 21-year old con man, residing in Manhattan, New York, was arrested by the local police at his apartment for hacking into others mobile phones to steal cryptocurrencies, reports New York Times on November 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-22 10:00 | |
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Zero-Confirmation Forfeits: Adding Security to Unconfirmed BCH Transactions
On Nov. 20, the Bitcoin Cash developer Awemany announced the first code proposal for a concept called Zero-Confirmation Forfeits (ZCF), a protocol that adds a layer of security to zero-confirmation transactions. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:50 | |
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Bitcoin Cash ABC update exposes potentially catastrophic vulnerability
It hasn’t been long since the monstrously wasteful hash wars began, but it already seems both newly spawned blockchains are running into potentially crippling technical difficulties. Shortly after BSV (nChain’s implementation of Bitcoin Cash) suffered from a bug that split its network in two, it appears that BAB (Bitcoin-ABC’s implementation of Bitcoin Cash) has rolled out a software update that puts its entire network at risk of 51-percent attacks from rogue miners. дальше »
2018-11-21 20:52 | |
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500,000 Android users downloaded malware made by one developer
Android malware has been on the rise over the past couple of years, we’ve just seen one of the worst attacks of this kind. ESET security researcher Lukas Stefanko found 13 apps with malware on the Play store, and said that more than 560,000 people downloaded these apps before Google took them down. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:09 | |
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Hoskinson: Satoshi Did “An Amazing Thing”...But There Are Lessons to Learn
Charles Hoskinson is best known today as a co-founder of both Ethereum and IOHK, where he leads the research, design and development of Cardano. But before these projects, there was Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-20 23:08 | |
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Competition feeling the heat from Brave and BAT – Adblock CEO attacks Brendan Eich
The online advertising market is huge already and is expected to grow further, from $125. 82 billion in 2014 to $220. 38 billion by 2019. This represents a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11. дальше »
2018-11-19 05:09 | |
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One Day After the Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork: Takeaways and Latest Developments
Bitcoin Cash, the “big block” project that forked away from the Bitcoin blockchain in August 2017, “hard forked” (split) into two different coins: “Bitcoin Cash ABC” (BCH ABC) and “Bitcoin Cash SV” (BCH SV). дальше »
2018-11-17 02:13 | |
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McAfee Labs Report: Crypto-Jacking Malware Mining Several Coins on Host System Detected
A report submitted by McAfee researchers on November 12, 2018, claims that a new crypto mining malware capable of mining different cryptocurrencies depending on the host’s system is on the loose. Russian Malware Attacks Global Networks Crypto-jacking malware and its attack vectors are becoming more efficient by the day. дальше »
2018-11-16 20:00 | |
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Safeblocks: Decentralized Application Firewall (DAF) For Smart Contracts?
What Is Safeblocks? SafeBlocks is the world’s first firewall designed for ICOs, DEXs, and other financial Dapps. SafeBlocks is a Decentralized Application Firewall (DAF) that acts as a security layer to protect smart contracts from unauthorized transactions and value attacks. дальше »
2018-11-16 09:18 | |
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