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Monero-Mining Malware Found Embedded in Audio Files
Cybercrime is getting more profitable and, with this increased profitability, the need has arisen for hackers to become more innovative in their operations. As it is with the legitimate business scene, criminals are now thinking out of the box to stay ahead of the curve. дальше »
2019-10-18 21:35 | |
ICOs Are Dead But ICO Scammers Are Immortal
The initial coin offering may have all but died, but the ICO scammer marches on regardless. Whereas legitimate projects have to wrangle with all kinds of challenges including the strength of the market, generating value for investors, creating a real product and actually delivering on the promises they make, the soulless scammer is unencumbered by […] The post ICOs Are Dead But ICO Scammers Are Immortal appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-10-17 22:16 | |
Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ is turning into a soap opera — and it’s gonna be a long season
Facebook’s controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ project is turning into a bit of a soap opera, starring the tech giant and regulators as the main characters. Just yesterday, Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz said the departure of several high-profile partners from the project was a good sign, but unsurprisingly the Libra Association had a different take altogether. дальше »
2019-10-16 12:48 | |
MIT researchers unveil new system to improve fake news detection
Bad actors are increasingly using more advanced methods to generate fake news and fool readers into thinking they are legitimate. AI-based text generators, including OpenAI’s GPT-2 model, which try and imitate human writers play a big part in this. дальше »
2019-10-15 17:18 | |
Europol: Bitcoin is the still the dark web’s favorite cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is still very much the dark web‘s favorite cryptocurrency, but those looking to cover their tracks are slowly learning to use privacy-focused alternatives. “While we have previously reported a small shift towards more privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero, Bitcoin still remains the currency of choice for both legitimate and criminal use,” reports Europol with its latest assessment of internet-based organised crime. дальше »
2019-10-14 15:45 | |
BCause Mining Faces a Mandatory Asset Liquidation in Virginia
Mining if the lifeblood of many top cryptocurrencies. This is especially true for Bitcoin, as miners validate transactions and protect the network at the same time. Not every project in this space is legitimate, however, Bcause Mining is one interesting example. дальше »
2019-10-11 01:59 | |
Instagram’s new feature can help spot phishing scams — here’s how
Instagram is rolling out a new security feature that makes it easy to spot phishing mails that make it seem like they come from the social network. The feature — dubbed “Emails from Instagram” — is accessible via the app settings, and allows you to check all the legitimate emails Instagram has sent over the last 14 days. дальше »
2019-10-8 11:53 | |
Look away if you don’t want to see leaked photos of Microsoft’s new Surface gear
If you’re an excited Microsoft fan waiting with bated breath for Wednesday’s Surface event, look away now. Well, unless you don’t really care about the convention and fanfare around a company unveiling its own products of course. дальше »
2019-10-1 15:30 | |
Binance says it buddied with UK police to catch crypto criminal who stole $51M
Binance has said it collaborated with UK police to uncover a criminal who earned more than $51 million (tomers in at least 53 different services. Other criminals were able to purchase and use scripts to obtain personal information about customers by imitating legitimate companies It’s believed some 500,000 people were affected, most… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-9-27 16:34 | |
Review: FluidFreeRide’s Mantis is a 40 mph e-scooter that feels as safe as a bike
Let’s get this out of the way: you probably don’t need a 40mph e-scooter. Barrelling down crowded city streets at those speeds is a death wish, and if you’re going that fast, you should probably be required to have a license and registration. дальше »
2019-9-27 01:19 | |
91% of Russians would rather pirate than pay for content, survey shows
Russians have no qualms with pirated games, software, movies, TV shows, and music, a new survey reveals. Only 9 percent of Russian netizens prefer sticking to exclusively legal content, according to data from security firm ESET reviewed by TorrentFreak. дальше »
2019-9-25 15:58 | |
The Hard Fork Summit official schedule is out – don’t miss these experts speak
At Hard Fork, we report on the latest blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Over the past year, we’ve seen more legitimate companies and banks launching blockchain projects than ever before. With its potential on the rise, it’s an interesting time to find out what’s next. дальше »
2019-9-6 17:31 | |
Meet the brave devs trying to take Dogecoin beyond the meme
If you don’t get a warm, fuzzy feeling when you think about Dogecoin, you probably have a heart of stone. The truth is, though, that the developers of the world’s cutest cryptocurrency want it to be more than just a Bitcoin-like token featuring the Shiba Inu mascot. дальше »
2019-9-6 19:00 | |
Malware found in CamScanner’s document scanning Android app, which has over 100M downloads
Another day, another instance of Android malware found on the Google Play app store. Researchers from Kaspersky Lab said they found an app with 100 million downloads that housed a malicious module that then pushed ads or downloaded apps surreptitiously onto compromised Android devices. дальше »
2019-8-28 10:07 | |
The Legitimate Advantages of Ethereum Above Other Smart Contract Platforms
Kain Warwick, founder of decentralized investment platform Synthetix, has succinctly organized his views on why Synthetix chose Ethereum over EOS, and what advantages Ethereum has accrued in the last 5 years of its existence, August 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-28 09:00 | |
Crown Sterling Sues Black Hat USA Conference For Being Heckled
Crypto startup Crown Sterling has filed a lawsuit against security conference Black Hat USA for reportedly being booed and heckled while the startup gave a presentation. To be fair to the hecklers, Crown Sterling's presentation was on the discovery of "quasi-prime numbers" and featured the startup's announcement of its "legitimate multi-dimensional encryption technology." дальше »
2019-8-27 19:24 | |
Open-source spyware bypasses Google Play defenses — twice
Google Play Store continues to attract sketchy Android apps despite its best efforts to vet incoming apps for malware. In a new report published by security firm ESET, researchers have discovered the first known instance of an open-source spyware bypassing the internet giant’s app store vetting process — twice. дальше »
2019-8-22 15:57 | |
Project Veritas and ‘whistle-blower’ published bullshit ‘data-leak’ to dox Google employees
Project Veritas, a non-profit conspiracy theory outlet, today dropped the ‘bombshell’ that it’d obtained hundreds of leaked internal documents from a whistle-blower showing Google‘s bias against Conservatives. дальше »
2019-8-16 04:35 | |
Cryptocurrency scammers conned Australians out of $14.8M in just 7 months
Cryptocurrency investment scams in Australia cost victims a record $14. 76 million between January and July this year. That’s according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). дальше »
2019-8-13 15:40 | |
Modified Lightning Cables can Give Hackers Backdoor Access to Your Computer
Lightning cables used for charging Apple devices have become very common over the past decade. Most consumers can distinguish this cable from others simply by giving it a quick glance. However, not all lightning cables are the same. дальше »
2019-8-12 04:00 | |
Has Litecoin (LTC) Been Recognized by the IMF as a Legitimate Payment Token?
The IMF report which refers to Litecoin as being a payment token dates back to October 2018. As many of our regular readers are probably already aware of, the Litecoin ecosystem recently underwent a ‘halving’, as a result of which, block rewards associated with the currency have now dropped to 12.5 LTC. As per a […] дальше »
2019-8-12 17:46 | |
5 charged in connection with $2.7M Australian cryptocurrency scam
Australian police have charged five people in connection with a protracted cold call cryptocurrency investment scam that tricked more than 100 victims into losing $2. 7 million. The scam, which operated from Australia‘s Gold Coast, was busted as part of ‘Operation Quebec Walnut. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:21 | |
Iran further solidifies stance on cryptocurrency mining, but says trading is ‘unlawful’
Iran‘s government has put an end to months of speculation by ratifying a bill that acknowledges that cryptocurrency mining is a legitimate industry. But another recent bill has thrown a spanner in the works as Iran is still refusing to recognize cryptocurrency trading as lawful. дальше »
2019-8-5 14:53 | |
Bitcoin Price Smashes $11,800 As Global Stock Markets Collapse
The bitcoin price soared more than 10 percent over the last 24 hours, briefly hitting $11,840 on Coinbase. The surge higher coincides with a blistering selloff on the Asian stock markets, triggered by a breakdown in US-China trade relations. дальше »
2019-8-5 11:22 | |
Just 64% of Legitimate IEO’s Were Profitable, New Data Shows
Research from The Block shows that while some IEO’s have been wildly successful, the majority are not profitable for investors. IEOs are Popular but Not Always Profitable On Wednesday blockchain and cryptocurrency researcher, Larry Cermak posted an intriguing Twitter thread about the performance of IEOs in 2019. дальше »
2019-8-1 23:00 | |
Taking a Legitimate Look at the Top Cryptocurrency Applications and Use Cases
Having started humbly and silently in 2009 when the rest of the world was still reeling on the economic crisis, the crypto industry has well and truly come a long way. Bitcoin, the de facto face of this burgeoning industry, was the first decentralized crypto-asset, then rolled out by a Satoshi Nakamoto, pseudonymous developer. But […] дальше »
2019-7-29 18:57 | |
Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:09 | |
Ripple Dumped $250 Million in XRP in Q2 – And 40% Went to Whales
Ripple Labs released its quarterly report this morning. The report focuses on finding legitimate trading volume data and Ripple’s strategy for dumping its XRP hoard moving forward. Ripple Vows to Drastically Reduce Income from Selling XRP on Open Market In this nascent industry, we need to be transparent and urge others to do the […] The post Ripple Dumped $250 Million in XRP in Q2 – And 40% Went to Whales appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-25 21:08 | |
UK watchdog warns financial advisors of fake Bitcoin email campaign
Con artists will try anything to make their schemes appear legitimate to unwitting victims. In a recent email doing the rounds to financial advisors, scammers have been impersonating the UK‘s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) luring victims into a trap with Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-23 11:12 | |
Australian retirees lose their $900,000 pension fund in cryptocurrency scam
A retired couple in Australia have reportedly lost $900,000 to an elaborate cryptocurrency scam. Mike and Karen Taylor were traveling around Australia in a camper van when they fell for the online scam. дальше »
2019-7-19 16:46 | |
Roubini Ratchets Up Rhetoric, Accuses BitMEX of Profiting from Terrorism
Following a heated debate against Arthur Hayes held on July 3 at the Asia Blockchain Summit, economist Nouriel Roubini wrote an article sharply criticizing not only crypto but Hayes’ business scheme. дальше »
2019-7-18 20:00 | |
It’s 2019 and Google still can’t keep malware out of its Android app store
Google appears to have a problem with stopping malicious apps from sneaking into the Play Store. In what appears to yet another case of malware disguised as a legitimate app, security researchers from Symantec have found a new app that advertised itself as an unofficial version of Telegram messaging app — only to push malicious websites in the background. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:40 | |
Fears of AI-powered hacking are misplaced as criminals are doing fine without it
Artificial intelligence is captivating tech news audiences. Unfortunately, growing expectations for AI’s impact on legitimate business have spawned a distracting narrative about potential AI-powered cyberattacks. дальше »
2019-7-11 14:00 | |
Bitcoin Is A Legitimate Store Of Value, BTC Falls 8.1%
Bitcoin (BTC) under pressure, down 8. 1 percent Q1-2 2019 marked the end of the crypto winter There is growth and Bitcoin ecosystem is improving. Corporations are sinking millions toward blockchain infrastructure development. дальше »
2019-7-7 19:00 | |
New research takes a deep dive into popular cryptocurrency exchanges to check for illegitimate trading volume
The cryptocurrency market and cryptocurrency exchanges, in particular, have been mired in several controversies mainly because of data manipulation and number tampering. In a new research by Alameda, exchanges were assessed based on several criteria aimed to classify legitimate information. дальше »
2019-7-5 01:01 | |
CEO: Bitcoin Surge is Legitimate, Tether is Transparent Reflection of Crypto Exchanges
The price of bitcoin closed the second quarter of 2019 at a profit of approx 189 percent. Many claimed that it was Facebook’s Libra announcement that injected a fresh wave of optimism in the bitcoin market. дальше »
2019-7-2 17:16 | |
Study: Google Play is riddled with thousands of data-stealing counterfeit apps
Google’s Android is facing a tough battle against malware apps, and there seems no end in sight. According to new research, Google’s Play Store is riddled with thousands of possible malware-ridden counterfeit apps and games. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:22 | |
TokenMarket gains FCA approval to launch Securities Token Offering in the UK
The UK’s leading crowd-sale as a service platform TokenMarket announced that it has received approval from the UK Financial Services Authority to conduct its STO in the regulatory sandbox. The approval is a sign that STOs are poised to become a legitimate and increasingly important fundraising method. дальше »
2019-6-22 11:00 | |
Unique multi-platform Monero mining malware targets audio engineer pirates
We’ve seen cryptocurrency hungry hackers hiding mining malware in Adobe Flash updates, and even in legitimate Windows updates, but now hackers are hiding it in cracked audio production software. дальше »
2019-6-20 16:42 | |
4 Reasons to Scrutinize BuyCrypto.today Before Using the Service
Ever since LoclaBitcoins decided to remove the option for users to settle transactions with cash, there has been a growing demand for alternative solutions. Several such platforms exist already, yet it seems BuyCrypto. дальше »
2019-6-17 16:00 | |
Digital tokens resurrect with value addition after crypto winter
According to OnChainFX, the top 1o legitimate exchanges deliver the trading volume for measuring the real trading volume of the digital assets. Data collected from the LONG HASH website revealed that the majority of tokens had declined to half of their value since attaining the ATH. дальше »
2019-6-16 01:00 | |
Police in Spain Arrest Fake Bank Card Ring Who Laundered Through Bitcoin
Despite all the legitimate activities that take place within the crypto market, there is the use of tokens such as Bitcoin for the perpetuation of illegal activities that take place across the world and these are being cracked down by law enforcement on a daily basis. One of the latest crackdowns was by the Spanish […] дальше »
2019-6-14 19:35 | |
World’s first Bitcoin ETF may find its home in the land down under as Australian accounting firm contemplates proposal
Adoption is a major dilemma in the cryptocurrency space, with virtual assets continuously working towards legitimate approval for worldwide implementation. Bitcoin [BTC], which is evidently the most preferred one in the ecosystem due its high price valuation and popularity, has recently been trying to receive an ETF approval. дальше »
2019-6-12 14:30 | |