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Crypto Research Group Advocate Federal Digital Asset Regulation
Researchers at CoinCenter are in favour of a federal level regulatory framework to overlook intermediaries doing business with crypto assets in the United States. The non-profit organisation argues that the existing state-by-state regulations are a mess and that differing approaches in different jurisdictions limit the innovative potential of the industry. дальше »
2019-9-11 01:00 | |
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FATF ‘Absurd’ Bitcoin Exchange Rules Will Reduce Crime, Researchers Admit
The FATF ‘Travel Rule’ that cryptocurrency proponents have described as “absurd” will result in a mass shift to compliance among Bitcoin exchanges, new data claims. FATF Rules Move Closer To Law In a report issued on September 9, Crystal Analytics, the dedicated offshoot of mining giant Bitfury, forecast possible consequences of cryptocurrency rules likely to become law across the globe by June 2020. дальше »
2019-9-10 16:00 | |
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Researchers have invented a method to prevent (or reverse) obesity
Dr. Shu Wang may have stumbled upon the cure for obesity. Dr. Wang, an associate professor at Texas Tech, believes that nanotechnology could prevent, or even reverse, obesity — a problem affecting one in three Americans. дальше »
2019-9-7 04:02 | |
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Apple claps back at Google for spreading FUD in iOS exploit report
It was just last week that we covered a report by Google‘s Project Zero security researchers claiming they’d identified a malware campaign targeting iPhones for “at least two years. ” When successful, the exploit chain allowed iPhones to be compromised with no interaction from the user beyond visiting a malicious website. дальше »
2019-9-7 23:09 | |
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Over half a million active GPS trackers have ‘123456’ as default password
Researchers have found serious security vulnerabilities in over 600,000 GPS trackers available for sale on Amazon and other online retail merchants that may have exposed user data, including the exact real-time GPS coordinates. дальше »
2019-9-6 14:20 | |
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Nasty Glupteba malware uses Bitcoin blockchain to keep itself alive
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new strain of the nefarious Glupteba malware that uses the Bitcoin blockchain to ensure it remains dangerous. TrendMicro’s latest blog details the previously undocumented variant which is capable of invading systems to mine Monero cryptocurrency and steal sensitive browser data like passwords and cookies. дальше »
2019-9-4 17:09 | |
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Hackers are now attacking Android users with advanced SMS phishing techniques
Researchers have uncovered a new kind of “advanced” phishing attack targeting Android phones that can trick users into installing malicious settings on their devices that are disguised as innocuous network configuration updates. дальше »
2019-9-4 16:00 | |
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How galaxies help scientists weigh ‘ghost particles’ — and why you should care
Even when you close your eyes at night, 100 billion neutrinos produced in the sun will pass through them – traveling close to the speed of light, but never hitting anything. Neutrinos are extremely elusive and only weakly interact with matter around them: nature’s true ghosts. дальше »
2019-9-1 12:00 | |
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Google researchers reveal data-stealing, web-based iPhone exploit that was active for years
Researchers from Google have uncovered what appears to be a concentrated malware campaign targeting iPhones for at least two years. Thankfully, this may be over now, although they warn it’s possible there are others that are yet to be seen. дальше »
2019-8-30 10:02 | |
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This thought experiment explains how quantum computers can time travel
You know how sometimes you find yourself facing off against an enemy spaceship in a Wild West-inspired laser duel where whoever fires first wins? What if I told you that a group of researchers (a murder of physicists?) came up with a way for you to manipulate the very fabric of time and space so that, no matter who fires first, you both die? That’s probably not the best pitch you’ve heard for developing quantum computers. дальше »
2019-8-29 02:25 | |
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Find a Bug in Facebook’s Libra Crypto Software and Get Paid $10,000
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project is offering security researchers from anywhere in the world thousands of dollars to find bugs in its Libra cryptocurrency testnet. The Libra Association, which is in charge of the cryptocurrency project, will pay up to $10,000 for any critical vulnerabilities that will be discovered. дальше »
2019-8-30 23:17 | |
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Find a Bug in Facebook's Libra Crypto Software and Get Paid $10,000
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project is offering security researchers from anywhere in the world thousands of dollars to find bugs in its Libra cryptocurrency testnet. The Libra Association, which is in charge of the cryptocurrency project, will pay up to $10,000 for any critical vulnerabilities that will be discovered. дальше »
2019-8-29 23:17 | |
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Amanie Advisers Claim ETH Is Halal
Researchers at sharia advisory firm Amanie Advisors have published a white paper certifying that Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether, is sharia compliant because of its utility token classification. дальше »
2019-8-29 19:26 | |
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China Cryptocurrency Will Allow Greater State Surveillance, Says Binance
China’s digital currency might be good for shopping, but don’t expect any privacy. Binance researchers have questioned claims of transaction anonymity, suggesting instead that the new virtual currency might actually give the state greater opportunity to spy on its citizens. дальше »
2019-8-28 16:15 | |
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Want to make $10,000 from Libra? Break its blockchain
The supposedly independent group of companies tasked with overseeing the delivery of Facebook‘s “cryptocurrency” Libra has announced a public bug bounty. In a blog post yesterday, the Libra association disclosed that its offering up to $10,000 to security researchers that find flaws and help tune up the Libra blockchain. дальше »
2019-8-28 10:29 | |
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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 | |
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Blockchain Solution Prevents Electric Cars Drivers from Being Overcharged
According to a press release, August 25, researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed an open system based on blockchain to mitigate trust issues in electric charging stations trades. The platform allows users to check whether they have been overcharged by means of a distributed ledger technology. дальше »
2019-8-27 11:00 | |
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Surprise! Binance Researchers Prefer Binance Chain
The scalability trilemma continues to dog blockchain economies, according to the latest Binance Research. Ethereum, while clinging to the crown as the dominant token economy, is facing stiff competition from a range of scrappy competitors. дальше »
2019-8-26 18:52 | |
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Stolen fingerprints could spell the end of biometric security – here’s how to save it
The biggest known biometric data breach to date was reported recently when researchers managed to access a 23-gigabyte database of more than 27. 8m records including fingerprint and facial recognition data. дальше »
2019-8-25 12:00 | |
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Researchers propose aggressive new method to eradicate online hate groups
A team of researchers from George Washington University and the University of Miami recently published the results of a study to determine the ecological makeup of online hate groups. Based on their findings, they’ve come up with four strategies to disrupt these groups and, hopefully, eradicate them once and for all. дальше »
2019-8-23 00:35 | |
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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 | |
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New report identifies coins profiting from fake social media engagement
A new report by researchers at The Tie provides insight into which digital assets are being manipulated via bots and fake social media accounts. дальше »
2019-8-23 15:05 | |
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Scientists at an aquarium just figured out how to save Florida’s ‘Great Barrier Reef’
Scientists in Florida may have just saved the the third largest coral reef on the planet. Florida Aquarium Senior Coral Scientist Keri O’Neil, aka “The Coral Whisperer,” and her team of researchers today announced they’d successfully spawned Atlantic coral in a laboratory – the first time this has been accomplished. дальше »
2019-8-22 22:33 | |
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Kink in porn site exposes the personal data of over 1M users
Another day, another data breach. This time, the victim is adult website Luscious, which lets users upload pornographic images and animations behind anonymous usernames. But as it turns out, the promise of anonymity might’ve been misleading, to say the least. дальше »
2019-8-20 13:05 | |
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Dinosaur egg bonanza gives vital clues about prehistoric parenting
Perhaps the most amazing thing about fossils is that they don’t just show us what extinct animals looked like, they can also reveal how those animals lived. Even a fossilized dinosaur egg can provide a wealth of clues about its parents’ behavior. дальше »
2019-8-18 12:00 | |
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Scientists invent robotic biker shorts that help you walk and run
A team of researchers recently developed a robotic exosuit that makes it easier to walk or run long distances. It could imbue average people with superhuman walking abilities, aid the disabled, and help soldiers on long marches. дальше »
2019-8-17 01:19 | |
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Critical KNOB exploit penetrates gaping Bluetooth vulnerability
Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Bluetooth’s authentication protocols which, if properly executed, could allow an attacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack between two paired devices. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:19 | |
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Report: Researchers Discover New Cryptojacking Malware for Mining Monero
Varonis, a data security and analytics company, has discovered new strains of cryptojacking malware that hijacks a victim’s computer resources to mine monero (XMR), and a mysterious web shell while investigating the cause of a cryptomining infection for a client. дальше »
2019-8-15 19:00 | |
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Boosting a single brain molecule reduced anxiety in lab monkeys
Scientists may have found a potential cure for anxiety after isolating and boosting a molecule in the brains of rhesus monkeys. Andrew Fox, a researcher at UC Davis, and co-author Tade Souaiaia from SUNY lead a team of researchers in an experimental study to determine if behaviors related to anxiety and depression could be mitigated by manipulating the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls memory and emotions linked to memory. дальше »
2019-8-15 00:58 | |
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This spooky Monero-mining malware waits to be controlled remotely
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a mysterious new strain of cryptocurrency mining (cryptomining) malware that employs powerful techniques to avoid detection and analysis. Software firm Varonis determined the malware is based on Monero mining software XMRig, which is open source and hosted on GitHub. дальше »
2019-8-15 23:42 | |
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Researchers discover malware that records users’ screens when they watch porn
Researchers from antivirus developer ESET recently discovered a new form of spam-delivered malware that threatens to steal unsuspecting users’ passwords and financial information, and record their screens if they watch pornography. дальше »
2019-8-15 23:19 | |
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Researchers Exploit Canon DSLR Camera and Demand Bitcoin Ransomware in Latest Hack Attack
Cybersecurity researchers are always looking for flawed systems in order to expose vulnerabilities. The latest effort was made by a group of researchers who hacked a Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera in order to test a ransomware scheme. дальше »
2019-8-13 00:58 | |
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Researchers hacked a Canon DSLR with Bitcoin demanding ransomware
Bitcoin demanding ransomware knows no bounds, and the latest potential victim? DSLR cameras. A group of security researchers have managed to exploit vulnerabilities in a Canon EOS 80D digital camera to hold its owner’s photos to a Bitcoin ransom, The Inquirer reports. дальше »
2019-8-12 16:59 | |
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The android Turning Test can tell us whether a robot is effectively a person
Alan Turing was recently announced as the face of the new ame up with a test that researchers still turn to as a way of judging whether a computer could be considered truly intelligent in the same way as humans. дальше »
2019-8-12 19:45 | |
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Study: Most YouTube videos on climate change deny its existence
Search for “climate change” on YouTube and before long you’ll likely find a video that denies it exists. In fact, when it comes to shaping the online conversation around climate change, a new study suggests that deniers and conspiracy theorists might hold an edge over those believing in science. дальше »
2019-8-10 20:00 | |
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NYU researchers made mice smarter by manipulating their brainwaves with light
Researchers from the New York University School of Medicine recently developed a method for manipulating brain waves with light to improve learning. The results of the team’s study are incredible – laboratory mice exposed to the new technique showed marked improvement in short-term memory – but the implications of their findings could radically alter the scientific perception of how the brain works. дальше »
2019-8-10 22:04 | |
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Researchers Discover New Cryptocurrency-Focused Trojan
Researchers have identified a new trojan that is able to capture administrative control of the targeted computer and retrieve crypto-related data
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Researchers uncover a new piece of RAT malware that targets cryptocurrency users
Researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabZ have identified a new remote-access trojan (RAT) called Saefko, which retrieves Chrome browser history in a search for cryptocurrency-related activity The RAT, written in . дальше »
2019-8-9 18:04 | |
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Researchers break iPhone’s FaceID by putting modified glasses on unconscious people
Security researchers have cracked Apple’s FaceID biometric system yet again. But there’s an unusual caveat to this trick: to successfully unlock an iPhone, the attackers first need to make sure the victim is out cold. дальше »
2019-8-9 12:43 | |
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Researchers: Popular gay dating apps are still leaking users’ location data
A handful of the most popular gay dating apps are exposing the precise location of their users. In a demonstration for BBC, security researchers were able to generate a map of app users across London, revealing the precise location of each using a method called trilateration. дальше »
2019-8-9 04:00 | |
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Breast Cancer Progress can be Halted Through Electromagnetic Fields, Researchers Claim
Finding a cure for cancer has been an ongoing battle of wits for multiple decades. Although some solutions are entering the trial stage, their long-term success is anything but guaranteed. Surprisingly, it seems a new solution to combat breast cancer comes in the form of using electromagnetic fields. дальше »
2019-8-9 01:45 | |
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Breat Cancer Progress can be Halted Through Electromagnetic Fields, Researchers Claim
Finding a cure for cancer has been an ongoing battle of wits for multiple decades. Although some solutions are entering the trial stage, their long-term success is anything but guaranteed. Surprisingly, it seems a new solution to combat breast cancer comes in the form of using electromagnetic fields. дальше »
2019-8-9 01:45 | |
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Apple announces developer iPhones with root access for security research
For all we’ve made fun of Apple‘s walled garden here, every once in a while, the company opens up just a bit. Case in point: today the company revealed it would be producing a limited amount of iOS ‘Security Research Devices. дальше »
2019-8-9 00:56 | |
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Website Ads Easily Out-Earn Cryptojacking
Researchers from the University of Crete and the University of Illinois at Chicago have published a study showing that a website that hosts at least three ads can produce five-and-a-half times the revenue of a website that uses a cryptojacking script to mine with visitors' computing power. дальше »
2019-8-9 19:14 | |
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Chinese government suspected of supporting attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges
Many attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges were executed by hacker units created by the Chinese authorities, researchers suggest. Hackers also help gather economic and political intelligence data. дальше »
2019-8-21 15:03 | |
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