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13% Have Used Bitcoin to Buy Stuff Online: Kaspersky Labs Study
Researchers at cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Labs say one-in-ten people have now used Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to make purchases online. Also, data from Bitcoin directory service platform, Coinmap shows that businesses accepting Bitcoin have surged by more than 700 percent within the last six years. дальше »
2019-2-14 02:00 | |
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Bitcoin is Not Only a Hedge Against Inflation, But a Cashless Society Too
Bitcoin (BTC) may have lost over 80% of its value over the past 13 months, but many have argued that its underlying value proposition has only become more and more apparent. Hasu and Three Arrows’ Su Zhu, two crypto researchers, touched on the subject matter on Tuesday, when they released a collaborative blog post outlining. дальше »
2019-2-13 03:00 | |
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Controversial Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Linked in Binary Options Scam
Independent researchers have identified financial links between crypto exchange QuadrigaCX and a shady company. The accusation surfaced after Spoofy McSpoofface, a Twitterati, found that the Canadian exchange had asked its customers to deposit money into a bank account owned by Hong Kong-based Valoris HK Ltd. дальше »
2019-2-12 16:00 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Google Play caught hosting cryptocurrency-stealing app
If you were to place a bet on what stories would be included in Moonday Mornings each week, what would you say? A dodgy cryptocurrency stealing app? A lawsuit? Maybe some new research that kills some hype? Or maybe even some news of government organizations joining the party? Well, you’d be right if that’s what you guessed. дальше »
2019-2-11 12:52 | |
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Google Play Store Caught Hosting Fake Metamask Crypto Malware
Crypto markets may still be way down but malware is on the rise and is still infiltrating the largest app market places on the web. Google Play Store has yet again been found to be hosting malicious applications designed to steal cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-2-11 11:01 | |
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Clipper App Has Been Stealing Cryptocurrency, And Google Play Just Got Caught Hosting It
Google Play has been caught in the past with malicious cryptocurrency apps on its platform, and it seems to have become the host of yet another one – Clipper. Clipper was designed in an effort to steal from its users in the form of cryptocurrency, according to reports from researchers on Friday. According to a […] дальше »
2019-2-11 03:34 | |
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Push notifications are the future of multi-factor authentication
It’s hard to believe, but the most popular password in 2018 was – get ready for it – “123456,” the winner and still champ six years running. According to internet researchers, that simple numerical string accounted for about 4 percent of the online passwords in use during 2018. дальше »
2019-2-9 16:30 | |
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South Korean CBDC Researchers: Economy Could Suffer With Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency
Economy Could Suffer From Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency, Says South Korean Researchers Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are often created by banks in an effort to offer a comparable solution that is equivalent to fiat currency, though it doesn’t usually require replacing the country’s banknotes and coins. Built entirely on the blockchain, there are […] дальше »
2019-2-7 21:34 | |
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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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I can’t wait to hate-watch Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘scientific’ Netflix show
Fall can’t come soon enough: in just a few months, Netflix will air a new show helmed by actor Gwyneth Paltrow, the brains behind wellness and self-care brand Goop. It’s making some people angry, but I’m here to tell you that it might well be one of the best things you’ll watch on the platform this year. дальше »
2019-2-5 13:49 | |
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Facebook Moves Closer to ‘FaceCoin’ Acquiring Its First Blockchain Startup
Social media mogul Facebook has made an advance in its blockchain effort by hiring a blockchain startup specializing in smart contracts and facilitating payments. Facebook ‘Acqui-Hires’ Chainspace According to financial media Cheddar, Facebook has hired a small blockchain company called Chainspace. дальше »
2019-2-5 12:30 | |
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Facebook Takes Another Step Closer to Cryptocurrency
Social media giant Facebook has taken another step closer to crypto with its latest acquisition, the team behind a London based blockchain startup. Facebook Expands its Blockchain Division According to reports Facebook has quietly hired the team at Chainspace, a small startup founded by researchers from University College London. дальше »
2019-2-5 11:00 | |
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Facebook Proves High Interest in Blockchain by Hiring Chainspace Team
A source has revealed that Facebook is making a big secret move to venture into the blockchain industry in a big way. This the company is doing by hiring members of the team of researchers behind blockchain platform Chainspace. дальше »
2019-2-5 09:42 | |
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Facebook Acqui-Hires Team from Blockchain Platform Startup Chainspace
Facebook acquired its first company in the blockchain space, smart contract protocol development and research firm Chainspace. The move was likely made to acquire the company’s team of experienced crypto developers. дальше »
2019-2-5 03:00 | |
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Breaking: Facebook Crypto Project Acquires Blockchain Startup Specializing in Smart Contracts
Facebook’s secretive crypto division has reportedly made its first acquisition, quietly onboarding most of the research team from a blockchain startup that specializes in smart contract development. дальше »
2019-2-5 23:50 | |
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‘Screams Bearish’: One Mainstream Factor Shows Bitcoin Price Bottom Could Worryingly Sink Further
In the last 24 hours, the crypto market has rebounded slightly by $1 billion as the Bitcoin price recovered to mid-$3,500. Last week, several traders said that maintaining momentum above the $3,500 mark is crucial for preventing a drop to the low $3,000 region and possibly to $2,000. дальше »
2019-2-5 13:28 | |
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Researchers Believe Bitcoin Will Surpass Gold’s $8 Trillion Dollar Market Capitalization
Researchers believe that Bitcoin (BTC) could eventually surpass the market capitalization of gold. There is an increasing enthusiasm around Bitcoin and the future of the digital asset. There are several institutions and companies that seem very interested in this virtual currency. дальше »
2019-2-3 23:06 | |
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New Mac Malware Can Steal Crypto from Exchanges, Can it be Prevented?
Unit 42, the global threat intelligence team at Palo Alto Network, discovered Mac malware that can steal cookies linked to crypto exchanges and wallets. Although usernames and passwords may not be sufficient to initiate withdrawals at crypto exchanges, if hackers manage to steal a combination of login credentials, web cookies, authentication cookies, and SMS data, it could steal user funds. дальше »
2019-2-2 21:32 | |
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The State of Institutionalization of Cryptoassets: Inside Look at Big Four Auditing Firm KPMG Report
Cryptoassets have disruptive potentials, but institutionalization is necessary for them to reach this potential, according to a report from Big Four auditing firm KPMG. The researchers use cryptoassets as an umbrella term for referring to cryptocurrencies, security tokens, and utility tokens. дальше »
2019-1-31 22:29 | |
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New macOS malware steals your cookies to swipe your cryptocurrency
Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have identified a new cryptocurrency stealing malware. What has been dubbed as “CookieMiner,” specifically targets Mac users and the cookies related to their logon credentials for cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, Poloniex, Bittrex, Bitstamp, and MyEtherWallet. дальше »
2019-1-31 17:00 | |
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Cardano (ADA) Not Susceptible to “Fake Stake” Attacks, Unlike 26+ Other Proof-of-Stake Cryptos
A new study conducted by a team of US researchers has discovered a fatal vulnerability that affects 26+ proof-of-stake… The post Cardano (ADA) Not Susceptible to “Fake Stake” Attacks, Unlike 26+ Other Proof-of-Stake Cryptos appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-31 08:38 | |
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Research: Two Thirds of All Laundered Crypto Washed Through Exchanges
Money laundering is by far the primary cause of regulatory restrictions placed on the crypto industry by various governments. Recent research has indicated that as much as three quarters of all laundered crypto in 2018 was shifted through basic online exchanges and related services. дальше »
2019-1-30 08:41 | |
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76% of laundered cryptocurrency was washed with an exchange service
An overwhelming majority of 2018’s criminally-connected cryptocurrency was ultimately laundered on basic online exchange services. Blockchain researchers at Chainalysis have calculated that roughly 64 percent of last year’s dodgy cryptocurrency, which amounted to over $1 billion, was washed by simply depositing it onto digital asset exchanges and trading it. дальше »
2019-1-29 15:18 | |
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MIT Researchers Develop New Digital Currency Requiring Less Data Storage
MIT wants to scale the blockchain.
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New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom
According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program called H-Ant has allegedly infected certain Antminer models in China and if the ransom is not paid the software aims to destroy the infected machine. дальше »
2019-1-24 21:37 | |
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New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom By Threat of Overheating
According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program called H-Ant has allegedly infected certain Antminer models in China and if the ransom is not paid the software aims to destroy the infected machine. дальше »
2019-1-25 21:37 | |
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Researchers Find Flaws with Proof of Stake (POS) Cryptocurrency Projects
Researchers have found vulnerabilities with a surprising number of cryptocurrencies after noticing security flaws several months ago. The findings were summarized in a blog post on Medium, on January 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-24 13:00 | |
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New Anatova Cryptocurrency Malware Found Impersonating Apps, Stronger Than Ryuk Ransomware
New Crypto Malware Found Impersonating Apps A new crypto malware called Anatova has been discovered and according to researchers, has grave potential. One of the most important facts to note about this new malware is that it often tricks users into downloading them. дальше »
2019-1-24 23:52 | |
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Watch out for this new cryptocurrency ransomware stalking the web
Researchers have discovered “Anatova”, a brand new family of cryptocurrency-fuelled ransomware, and they warn it has the potential to become outright dangerous. Cybersecurity firm McAfee explained Anatova hides in seemingly innocuous icon files – usually the same popular games or applications – in order to fool the user into downloading the malware. дальше »
2019-1-23 19:58 | |
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Top 8 Practical Use Cases and Applications for Leveraging Blockchain Technology Benefits
For a lot of people, blockchain technology is only a new type of tech that is used for creating and supporting cryptocurrencies. While this is true, it is far from being the only use for blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-23 23:11 | |
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Study Finds 4 Percent of Monero Mined via. Malware over the Last 12 Years
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and King’s College London have found that from 2007 to 2018, around $57 Million of Monero was mined via. Malware, January 3, 2019. Background of the Study The joint study co-authored and compiled by two researchers was published January 3, 2019, and it states that four percent of the Monero mined over the. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:00 | |
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Study Finds 4 Percent of Monero Mined with Malware over the Last 12 Years
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and King’s College London have found that from 2007 to 2018, around $57 Million of Monero was mined via. Malware, January 3, 2019. Background of the Study The joint study co-authored and compiled by two researchers was published January 3, 2019, and it states that four percent of the Monero mined over the. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:00 | |
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Protecting yourself from inevitable data breaches is easier than you think
It’s tempting to give up on data security altogether, with all the billions of pieces of personal data – Social Security numbers, credit cards, home addresses, phone numbers, passwords and much more – breached and stolen in recent years. дальше »
2019-1-22 13:45 | |
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New Bank for International Settlement (BIS) Research: Bitcoin and Proof of Work Won’t Survive Together
Bitcoin (BTC) has been facing a lot of problems that they soon will need to take action against to keep moving. The digital asset already has a limited supply, as determined when it was originally created. дальше »
2019-1-22 22:09 | |
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Bitcoin Transactional Volume Crossed $3 Trillion in 2018: Research
The transactional volume of Bitcoin, the world’s leading decentralized digital currency, exceeded $3 trillion in 2018, researchers found. According to Satoshi Capital Research (SCR), the Bitcoin network experienced $2. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:00 | |
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Many Crypto Experts Are Wary About MIT And Standford’s Unit-E as a “Better Bitcoin”
A couple of days back news broke that researchers from seven colleges across the United States are working together on an apparently groundbreaking cryptocurrency project which they say will offer scalability beyond anything that bitcoin can offer. дальше »
2019-1-19 20:58 | |
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New Unit-E Cryptocurrency Touted as “Killer Application for Blockchain” by MIT and Stanford Researchers
A Switzerland-based non profit organization called Distributed Technologies Research (DTR) announced a cryptocurrency called Unit-e this past week. In a press release published on January 17, DTR described Unit-e as a “globally scalable decentralized payments network” and a “killer application” for blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-18 22:42 | |
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Researchers from Ivy leagues are building a Cryptocurrency that will supposedly outperform Bitcoin
It is no news that leading universities in the United States, most of which include ivy leagues, have a knack for the underlying groundbreaking impact of cryptocurrency. This has led a good number of these universities to pour in large amounts in form of investments to cryptocurrency fundings. дальше »
2019-1-18 18:12 | |
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Blockchain sharding made so simple your dog would understand
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Scaling blockchain is becoming one of the technology’s great mysteries. дальше »
2019-1-18 17:11 | |
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Researches from MIT, Stanford Set to Replace Bitcoin with Their Groundbreaking Crypto Project
CoinSpeaker Researches from MIT, Stanford Set to Replace Bitcoin with Their Groundbreaking Crypto Project The so-called Unit-e, developed by the researchers, is cryptocurrency able to process 10,000 transactions per second. дальше »
2019-1-18 12:46 | |
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Cryptocurrency mining malware has become self-aware (kinda)
A common form of cryptocurrency mining malware has evolved and is now able to switch off security services to continue mining without being detected. Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 discovered that the malware used by cryptojacking group “Rocke” is able to gain administrative privileges to Linux-based cloud servers and uninstall vital security programs. дальше »
2019-1-17 18:18 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Make Their Way to BBC, Disguising False News Websites to Mine Bitcoin
Hackers seem to always find a way to trick consumers, but the use of false websites and networked computers make it possible for them infiltrate for mining profits. In a new hacking situation, scammers have programmed illegitimate BBC News websites to perform mining for Bitcoin rewards. This scam was found by researchers at the first […] дальше »
2019-1-17 00:27 | |
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BBC News website spoofed by Bitcoin scammers
Scammers have found a new way to use seemingly legitimate BBC News websites to mine Bitcoin. The scam, identified by researchers, was first discovered in the first week of January. Scammers created what appeared to be a legitimate email containing a “Display Message” button, which rerouted users to an affiliate website tasked with generating Bitcoin based on page views. дальше »
2019-1-16 13:15 | |
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Washington’s Douglas County Set to Establish Blockchain Innovation Campus
Crypto-friendly Douglas County, located in central Washington has reportedly announced plans to build a distributed ledger technology (DLT) innovation hub aimed at enabling researchers to develop new use cases with the tech and position it in the frontline of the blockchain technology ecosystem, reported the Seattle Times, Jan 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-15 01:00 | |
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