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Twitter is now recommending users follow cryptocurrency scambots
Despite constant pressure to ban them, it appears Twitter is actively contributing to the cryptocurrency scam epidemic on its platform and encouraging users to follow obvious scambot accounts. The social media giant was caught recommending a suspicious account impersonating Tesla CEO Elon Musk, as spotted by security researcher Troy Mursch. дальше »
2018-8-14 14:59 | |
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John McAfee’s Unhackable Bitfi Wallet Reportedly Hacked: Real This Time?
Bitfi wallet has apparently been hacked again. A group of researchers claim to have hacked it and they assert that they are eligible for the $10,000 USD bounty (now up to $250,000). McAfee announced a partnership with Bitfi in late July to promote the security of that company’s cryptocurrency wallet. However, it seems that Bitfi […] дальше »
2018-8-14 12:57 | |
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Can Vitalik Buterin’s Plasma And Plasma Cash Solution Boost Scalability & Security
2018 has been a huge year for blockchain companies and blockchain-based technologies. While the cryptocurrency markets have floundered during one of the most significant crashes of the past few years, blockchain tech continues to garner the support of key institutional investors, many of whom believe that the innovations are the key to the changing future […] дальше »
2018-8-14 10:46 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Becoming Popular on University Campuses, Brings with it Energy and Security Concerns
Cryptocurrency mining has become an exciting and enticing proposition for many people. While the enterprise affords many opportunities to acquire valuable virtual currencies, the process also brings with it some unpleasant consequences. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:27 | |
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FBI warns of massive ATM scam that could affect banks worldwide
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned banks that cybercriminals are poised to carry out an “ATM cash-out,” an operation that gives thieves access to untold sums of money by bypassing security measures on an ATM. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:24 | |
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Blockchain Project Luxcore (LUX) Appoints Crypto Pundit John McAfee CEO
Luxcore (LUX), a blockchain solutions and services ecosystem, has announced cryptocurrency pundit John McAfee as CEO. The blockchain company, which focuses on designing and building enterprise ready security and privacy products, says the decision to make John the company’s CEO is among its reorganization strategies that are purposely designed to bring about significant business growth […] The post Blockchain Project Luxcore (LUX) Appoints Crypto Pundit John McAfee CEO appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-13 21:45 | |
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John McAfee’s ‘unhackable’ cryptocurrency wallet has been hacked (again)
Remember John McAfee’s supposedly “unhackable” cryptocurrency wallet? It appears a group of researchers is about to prove the once-lauded antivirus pioneer wrong. After cracking the so-called Bitfi wallet to play legendary game DOOM on it, today the researchers were able to successfully send signed transactions with the device – that is despite the “security” mechanisms Bitfi has in place to prevent attackers from doing that. дальше »
2018-8-13 19:38 | |
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Beyond the ICO Part 3: Evolution Versus Revolution
The ICO model will soon be rendered redundant by a series of new token offering models focusing on security, transparency, and regulatory compliance. An explosion of token offering innovation is underway, with several new models emerging as prime contenders for the title of the “ICO of the future. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:00 | |
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Singapore VC Firm Launches $10 Million Fund for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Startups
A Singapore-based venture capital firm, Golden Gate Ventures, made an announcement via Reuters on August 10, 2018, that the company is primed to establish a $10 million fund to invest in blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. дальше »
2018-8-13 05:45 | |
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IOHK Calls Out Ethereum’s Casper Protocol In Favor of Own “Ouroboros”
Based on two social discussions over Reddit, H. K. -based IOHK, the parent company of Cardano and Ethereum Classic blockchains, released a detailed comparison between Casper and Ouroboros, two proof-of-stake protocols. дальше »
2018-8-13 05:00 | |
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Lawsuit Against Ripple Thrown Out as Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand
Ripple can breathe a little easier after an XRP investor’s case was dismissed. The case alleged that Ripple used dishonest and illegal tactics to control the price of XRP. To Be or Not to be a Security? Yesterday the US Northern District of California court denied a remand application for a lawsuit filed against Ripple Labs Inc. дальше »
2018-8-13 05:00 | |
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Skybox Security Report: Cryptojacking Is Bigger Threat Than Ransomware
Cryptacking has risen to the top of the top of the cyber threats with reports coming that it has even become a bigger nuisance for cybersecurity experts than ransomware. An incredible 32% of all cyber crimes are done by crypto miners. дальше »
2018-8-13 01:15 | |
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West Virginia’s Blockchain-Based Military Mobile Voting App Attracts Negative Attention
According to CNN, West Virginian soldiers residing overseas will become the first group in the US to test a blockchain-based voting smartphone application. The blockchain-based application should make it easier for overseas troops to participate in the upcoming November 2018 elections. дальше »
2018-8-13 22:45 | |
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Tendencies In The Implementation Of Blockchain Based Projects PT.1.: Blockchain
ABSTRACT: The popularity of blockchain-based technology is rapidly growing these days with more companies, startups and governmental organizations turning their attention to it with the aim to increase their attractiveness in the eyes of investors or to improve security. дальше »
2018-8-12 00:30 | |
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Blockchain Patents Will Shape Innovation – and That’s a Little Bit Scary
There were 1,240 blockchain patents filed last year. That’s not normal. The number of blockchain patent applications, in fact, has grown over 600 percent since 2016. This year, retailing giant Wal-Mart secured blockchain patents for crypto household energy payments, wearable medical records, and a security system. дальше »
2018-8-12 22:00 | |
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Understanding Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds: What Is a Bitcoin ETF?
Let us first understand what an exchange-traded fund is and then take a closer look at Bitcoin ETFs. What is an ETF? An exchange-traded fund (ETF), if you had to go by the textbook definition, is what Investopedia defines as “a marketable security that tracks an index, a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets […] Understanding Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds: What Is a Bitcoin ETF? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-11 15:00 | |
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Crypto Market Crumbles To New Year-To-Date Lows, Where Does it go Next?
On Thursday, investors awoke to a promising sight — a $300 candle that brought Bitcoin’s price off a $6,150 low — so some thought that the worse for over for the market. But, as some investors were lured into a false sense of security, the market fell even further to establish new year-to-date lows. дальше »
2018-8-11 13:30 | |
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John McAfee, Bitfi and their ‘unhackable’ wallet win ‘Lamest Vendor Response’
Beginning in 2007, every year at the Black Hat Security Conference, Pwnies are awarded to recognize the best and the worst in the field of information security. The award plays on the gaming term “pwn” which started as a misspelled version of the word “own” and grew to meme status. дальше »
2018-8-11 10:50 | |
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McAfee-Backed “Unhackable” BitFi Wallet Hacked to Run P.C. Game
Security researchers have successfully modified BitFi’s hardware wallet and provided a demonstration of the device running Doom. BitFi’s response? “Prove it. ” Security researchers are arranging a demonstration this weekend proving BitFi’s wallets can be hacked. дальше »
2018-8-11 07:00 | |
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Plasma and Plasma Cash: The Future of Scaling and Security
In March of 2018 Vitalik Buterin introduced Plasma and Plasma Cash as a solution to some of the largest difficulties facing blockchain technology Scaling, security, and verification have long plagued the emerging field of blockchain technology and cast doubt into the minds of potential investors. дальше »
2018-8-11 03:30 | |
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Foreign artist reimagines US currency
In terms of design, paper currency in the United States hasn’t changed much in the past hundred years. There have been updates and additional flourishes — not to mention security measures — but overall, it’s essentially the same set of bills circulated since 1913. дальше »
2018-8-11 01:17 | |
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EMI Foundation ICO
The EMI (Ecosystem of Medical Informatics) platform is aims at achieving the following three objectives. That is the system that realizes improvement of medical science by guaranteeing the safety, security & inte-operability of medical information and aggregating the data using big data analytics and artificial intelligence on the Blockchain platform. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:26 | |
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Researchers Identify 15,000-Strong Botnet Scamming Crypto Twitter
Cybersecurity firm Duo Security has released an analysis of the botnets of Twitter. During a lengthy paper on the topic, the team behind the research identified over 15,000 bots devoted to scamming users out of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:10 | |
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tZero собрала $134 млн в рамках регулируемого токенсейла
Компания tZERO привлекла $134 млн в рамках Security Token Offering (регулируемого токенсейла). Изначально компания планировала собрать $250 млн. В первый же день токенсейла глава Overstock Патрик Берн заявил, что tZERO привлекла $100 млн. дальше »
2018-8-11 21:57 | |
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Report: Mid-sized businesses lose more to cybercrime than large or small ones
A new report on cybercrime shows mid-market companies — 500 to 999 employees — experience greater losses than smaller or larger ones. The report, published by the internet security company Malwarebytes and the market research firm Osterman Research, was based on a survey of 900 security pros — 200 of which worked in the US, with 175 each in the UK, Germany, Australia, and Singapore. дальше »
2018-8-10 20:46 | |
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Bitcoin dev finds potentially crippling security flaw in Bitcoin Cash
Another massive security vulnerability in a major cryptocurrency has been discovered, just sitting there, waiting to be exploited – and this time around it’s Bitcoin Cash. Its blockchain was open to being jammed with a toxic block that would have caused complete consensus failure. дальше »
2018-8-10 17:49 | |
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The World Bank Is Eyeing the World’s First Blockchain Bond
Forget about the Security and Exchange Commission’s shaky decision-making in terms of Bitcoin ETFs, and take cues from the World Bank. They are now planning to launch the first blockchain bond in the world and have mandated the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to arrange the blockchain-based financial instrument. дальше »
2018-8-10 17:30 | |
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Excalibur ICO (XOS Token): Blockchain Computer Operating System?
What Is Excalibur? Excalibur Operating System (OS) aims to change the manner in which traditional OS operate. The OS is designed for both PC’s and Laptops and will solve issues related to data theft and viruses. дальше »
2018-8-10 15:34 | |
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tZero привлекла $134 млн в рамках токенсейла
Компания tZERO, дочернее подразделение ритейл-гиганта Overstock, собрала $134 млн в рамках регулируемого токенсейла (Security Token Offering), говорится в пресс-релизе. Отметим, что изначально компания намеревалась привлечь $250 млн. дальше »
2018-8-10 12:48 | |
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PGA Championship Hit with Bitcoin Ransom Attack
Hackers have set their eyes on the PGA Championship’s computer system in the latest cyber heist, demanding a Bitcoin ransom. According to Newsmax, the PGA’s computer system suffered a security breach leaving some files inaccessible unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. дальше »
2018-8-10 12:00 | |
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New York Gets New Investor Protection Chief For Crypto Market Security Oversight
The cryptocurrency market keeps evolving in terms of regulations. Barbara D. Underwood, New York State Attorney General, announced a new Investor Protection Bureau Chief. Cynthia Hanawalt will be the Chief of the office of the New York General Attorney, and will be responsible for the Ponzi schemes and fee overcharge, among other risks related to […] дальше »
2018-8-10 10:57 | |
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Overstock’s tZero Blockchain Security Token Offering Raises $134 Million
Overstock, a wildly popular company, is the parent company of tZero. It’s subsidiary recently held a security token offering and raised an impressive $134 million in the process. One of the primary investments in the venture was made by GSR Capital, a Hong Kong-based equity firm. When it comes to tZero’s token sale, CEO Patrick […] дальше »
2018-8-10 10:49 | |
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Blockchain Spreads Its Wings to the Advertising Industry
Blockchain technology has infiltrated almost every industry, introducing the world to a new era of technology in which everyone has an equal say. Transparency, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and security are just some of the advantages of the technology that have attracted many, from global giants to small merchants. And it’s not about to stop anytime soon, […] дальше »
2018-8-10 02:00 | |
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VP Mike Pence unveils detailed plans for Space Force
US Vice President Mike Pence, speaking at the Pentagon today, revealed more details about a proposed new military branch, a “Space Force. ” While we’ve known this was a project of the current administration, we’ve only today received details about how, exactly, it could actually be realized. дальше »
2018-8-10 00:18 | |
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Overstock Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $134 Million – With $370 Million More Committed
Overstock.com subsidiary tZero raised $134 million in its security token offering, the company said Thursday. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:36 | |
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Overstock Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $134 Million – With Millions More Committed
Overstock.com subsidiary tZero raised $134 million in its security token offering, the company said Thursday. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:36 | |
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Cryptojacking Becomes ‘More Attractive’ to Criminals in The Netherlands, Security Agency Says
Fraudsters started leaving traditional cyber-attack practices like ransomware for crypto hacking as a faster and easier way of stealing money, the latest Dutch government report showed.
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Could Today’s Rise Signal the Currency’s Return?
At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for over $6,400. That’s about $200 higher than where it stood 24 hours ago. Yesterday, we discussed that bitcoin had dropped significantly in reaction to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponing its decision regarding the bitcoin ETF submitted by VanEck. Up to that […] дальше »
2018-8-10 20:29 | |
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ShapeShift to Add Multi-Crypto Swapping Tool to Its Exchange Platform
On August 8, 2018, ShapeShiftAG, the parent company of ShapeShift. io, one of the world's largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its acquisition of Bitfract, a blockchain software startup based in Austin, Texas. дальше »
2018-8-10 19:33 | |
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Researchers from Cortex Labs Win Numerous International AI Competitions
Cortex is a new project that is working towards creating and integrating efficient AI systems with blockchain technologies. By combining the efficiency of machine learning algorithms and autonomous decision-making with the transparency, security, and privacy of the blockchain, researchers at Cortex Labs are working in an exciting new area of exploratory blockchain development and hope […] The post Researchers from Cortex Labs Win Numerous International AI Competitions appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-9 18:45 | |
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