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Onslaught of pro-Ripple bots on social media: XRP beats mustard and mayonnaise as the best condiment
There is a widely spread narrative in crypto community that social media, especially Twitter, is swarmed by XRP shilling bots. Essentially, whenever someone mentions XRP or Ripple in their tweet, at least 3-5 users emerge from the Twitter depths to either support (if the tweet is XRP positive) or attack the tweet (if it is […] The post Onslaught of pro-Ripple bots on social media: XRP beats mustard and mayonnaise as the best condiment appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2018-12-17 04:32 | |
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Starwood breach affecting 500M users reportedly part of a larger Chinese state-sponsored attack
Remember that massive breach of the Mariott-owned Starwood hotel chain from last month, which saw 500 million users’ data stolen? The New York Times reports that the intrusion was part of a larger state-sponsored intelligence-gathering effort spurred on by China‘s spy agency, the Ministry of State Security. дальше »
2018-12-12 09:46 | |
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Starwood breach affecting 500m users reportedly part of a larger Chinese state-sponsored attack
Remember that massive breach of the Mariott-owned Starwood hotel chain from last month, which saw 500 million users’ data stolen? The New York Times reports that the intrusion was part of a larger state-sponsored intelligence-gathering effort spurred on by China‘s spy agency, the Ministry of State Security. дальше »
2018-12-12 09:46 | |
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Almost Half a Million MikroTik Routers Infected by Crypto Mining Malware to Mine Monero (XMR)
The crypto-jacking epidemic continues this week with news that 415,000 routers have been infected with crypto mining malware. The targeted routers were quietly hijacked to mine cryptocurrency without alerting users. дальше »
2018-12-5 02:50 | |
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100m Quora users’ data stolen by hackers
Quora announced today that its Q&A platform was breached by hackers on November 30, and that approximately 100 million users’ data was compromised. The attackers are believed to have accessed the following information: Account information, e. дальше »
2018-12-4 07:49 | |
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Copay and Bitpay Wallet Apps Were Infected With Malicious Code
A developer has injected a piece of malicious code into the software used by the popular Copay and Bitpay wallets. The safety of the Bitcoin. com wallet was not compromised and the Bitpay app was not vulnerable to the attack, but Copay users need to take precautionary actions. дальше »
2018-11-27 18:50 | |
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Vulnerability on Ethereum Enables Malicious GAS Minting
A newly discovered vulnerability on Ethereum allowing for malicious GasToken Minting was found. The development team already acknowledged the issue and informed most of the affected users on November 13, 2018, via private disclosure. дальше »
2018-11-24 18:00 | |
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A Bug Making Ethereum Transactions on Exchanges Vulnerable Has Been Fixed
A bug centering around a new Ethereum token, GasToken, which was enabling abuse on cryptocurrency exchanges, appears to have been resolved. The details are provided in a report originally published on November 13, 2018, that discussed how the bug was exploited by attackers, and what digital platforms could do if they wished to protect their hot wallet funds. дальше »
2018-11-22 00:34 | |
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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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Hackers Attack Gate.io Exchange Infecting 700,000 StatCounter Sites With Bitcoin-Stealing Malware
Hackers Breach Gate. io And Infect Around 700,000 sites With Bitcoin-Stealing Malware A group of hackers has recently attacked Gate. io, a crypto exchange, in order to compromise its web analytics platform to infect users. дальше »
2018-11-7 21:32 | |
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Hackers infect nearly 700,000 sites with Bitcoin-stealing malware
Cryptocurrency hackers have attacked one of the internet’s most used traffic analytics services, StatCounter, in order to siphon Bitcoin from users of online exchange desk Gate. io. In a targeted attack, hackers breached StatCounter to such an extent that over 688,000 websites were caught loading the malicious script, ZDNet reports. дальше »
2018-11-7 14:16 | |
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20,000 Pakistani debit card details surface on the dark web
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said that major banks in the country have suffered a cyber attack affecting more than 20,000 users. “More than 100 cases (of cyber-attack) have been registered with the FIA and are under investigation. дальше »
2018-11-7 12:08 | |
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PSA: Buggy cryptocurrency price ticker exposes Mac users’ funds to theft
Cryptocurrency ticker apps can be handy little tools for staying up-to-date with the fluctuating price of your cryptocurrency hodlings. That is, when they’re not installing backdoors that open your computer to potentially malicious attack. дальше »
2018-10-30 13:05 | |
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Potential Dusting Attack can Disrupt Bitcoin Users’ “Privacy”
The Bitcoin network appears to be under attack once again. No malicious miners are colluding to take over the network, albeit a new flood of transactions might cause some concerns. Samourai Wallet dubs this as a “dusting attack”, which can have troublesome consequences for those masking their tracks through extra privacy features and services. дальше »
2018-10-27 04:17 | |
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Bitcoin Wallet Samourai Warns Users of “Dusting Attack”
On October 25, 2018, the privacy-centric cryptocurrency wallet Samourai warned users via Twitter of a new type of tracking tactic called a “dusting attack. ” Biting the Dust According to tweets, the attack is an attempt to compromise the security and privacy of Samourai users by using “coin dust” to deanonymize users and linking their transactional inputs together. дальше »
2018-10-27 18:00 | |
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51% Attack Being Livestreamed for Educational Purposes: Exclusive Interview
On October 7, 2018, Reddit user team-periwinkle took to social media, questioning cryptocurrency users for their interest in a potential 51% attack. While attackers would not typically announce their intentions publicly, the purpose of the attack would be for education, as the entire process will be live-streamed to allow anyone interested in learning how the often purely theoretical process works. дальше »
2018-10-13 01:00 | |
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Report Links 74% of Bitcoin Mining to China, Sees Threat to Network
Bitcoin, the world’s most sought-after cryptocurrency, could be at the wish and whim of Asia’s economic giant. A recent study titled “The Looming Threat of China: An Analysis of Chinese Influence on Bitcoin,” jointly researched by Princeton University and Florida International University researchers, suggests China’s mining scene has an overwhelming influence over Bitcoin, something that could invite network manipulation. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:29 | |
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TRON Still Best Performer Against BTC, XRP & ETH
In recent months, TRON has seen some slight upward movement and currently sits at number eleven on the top 100 cryptocurrencies on CoinMarketCap. September is where TRON really found its legs as it was listed on the Crypto Exchange Platform. дальше »
2018-10-10 13:30 | |
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The free internet makes us the product — we need to stop it
The bad headlines continue to stack up for Facebook this year: from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, to the New York Times report that Facebook gave Apple, Samsung, and other mobile device makers access to its users personal data without permission, to the revelation that the firm routinely gives user information and preferences to several Chinese telecommunications firms, to last week’s security breach in which hackers took control of 50 million user accounts as well as any third-party sites those users logged into via Facebook. дальше »
2018-10-6 19:30 | |
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Data and Bitcoin-Stealing Malware Are now targeting Fortnite Gamers
Fortnite, the wildly popular video game over which schools have expressed disdain, is currently being used as an attack vector for malware disguised as cheating software. According to an October 2 post from Christopher Boyd, the lead malware intelligence analyst at Malwarebytes Labs, thousands of users have been inadvertently downloading malicious software. дальше »
2018-10-5 05:00 | |
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EU might fine Facebook $1.63B for latest data breach
Facebook’s data breach from last week – which impacted more than 50 million users – might cost the company a pretty penny. If the European Union’s (EU) watchdog finds that the company violated privacy laws, it could face a massive fine of $1. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:00 | |
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Monero Releases Malware Response Group and Successfully Patches Burn Bug
Monero has officially released its Malware Response Workgroup website yesterday. In an effort to help protect Monero’s community, the website aims to provide resources to educate about the types of malware that may take advantage of users. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:18 | |
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Facebook reveals data breach affecting 50 million users
Facebook today announced a data breach occurred on September 25 affecting at least 50 million Facebook accounts. The social network disclosed the breach Friday morning, issuing a statement that said an “attack” on its system led to “the exposure of information” affecting the 50 million users, according to the New York Times. дальше »
2018-9-28 20:09 | |
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Novice, Intermediate or Expert? A Quiz to Test Your Bitcoin Knowledge
Think you know the ins-and-outs of bitcoin? Test yourself with 30 questions that grill you on Bitcoin’s history, technology and politics. The 30 questions are split up into three segments ranging from novice to intermediate to expert, and cover a wide range of topics across the Bitcoin landscape. дальше »
2018-9-26 02:13 | |
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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency
Several Chinese researchers from Fudan University, Tsinghua University and the University of California Riverside have produced the first systematic study of the malicious mining of cryptocurrencies, known as cryptojacking, unveiling increasing complexity over time. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:59 | |
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eCash Founder David Chaum Makes Bold Promises with Elixxir Blockchain
Over 30 years after creating eCash, a predecessor of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which spawned the Cypherpunk movement of the 1980s, Dr. David Chaum is back in the public eye with a claim of having invented “the world’s fastest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:59 | |
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Newdex Decentralized Crypto Exchange Robbed in New Hacking Attack
After discovering a new security vulnerability, hackers managed to flood a crypto exchange with fake EOS tokens. By the end of their operation, they ended up stealing as much as $58,000 from the exchange’s users directly. дальше »
2018-9-19 17:00 | |
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Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
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Five Most Common Cyber Attack Methods Crypto Investors Should Know About
In the last years, we have seen how different attackers targeted crypto exchanges, users and investors. Just in 2017, cyber attacks caused $275 million dollars in damages to businesses according to Equifax. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:14 | |
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Top 4 Attack Types For Criminals Looking to Steal Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency users are under constant threat from hackers and scammers looking to steal their digital wealth. Even though some incidents are difficult to avoid, it would appear the major security risks still remain in place after many years. дальше »
2018-9-3 21:00 | |
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CheapAir Held To Bitcoin Ransom
CheapAir, the online travel agency specialising in finding cheap air fares and allowing users to pay in cryptocurrencies has fallen victim of a Bitcoin ransom attack, demanding that the service pay up around $10,000. дальше »
2018-8-29 16:00 | |
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PSA: Major EOS bug makes it possible to steal valuable resources directly from users
Here we go again with more EOS troubles: the popular cryptocurrency purportedly suffers from a major vulnerability that makes it possible to steal valuable network resources directly from user accounts – without any authorization. дальше »
2018-8-27 14:24 | |
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North Korean hackers are targeting cryptocurrency traders with fake software
North Korean hacking outfit “Lazarus” is now targeting cryptocurrency exchanges. Information security firm Kaspersky Labs has discovered it is exploring new attack vectors and trojanizing cryptocurrency software. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:05 | |
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Augur Bug Allowed Anyone to Manipulate What Users See, Now Fixed Says Joey Krug
A bug in Augur allowed any skilled individual to show users incorrect market data through a framejacking attack that would have made it possible for a hacker to replace markets data,... The post Augur Bug Allowed Anyone to Manipulate What Users See, Now Fixed Says Joey Krug appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:58 | |
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Cryptocurrency Malware Infects Over 200,000 Mikrotik Routers
A cryptojacking campaign has affected over 200,000 routers made by Mikrotik, the Latvian networking company. A Months-Old Vulnerability Exploited Security researchers recently mapped a series of cryptomining attacks, which initially attacked a large number of users in Brazil to create a growing mining botnet by infecting compromised devices with malware. дальше »
2018-8-7 07:00 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Challenging the Way It’s Always Been Done
This past week, we talked to three security experts about how to design smarter and more secure smart contracts. Google is dipping its toe in the blockchain waters by introducing integrations for applications built with Ethereum and Hyperledger. дальше »
2018-8-5 16:08 | |
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Audits and Quality Assurance: Patching the Holes in Smart Contract Security
On July 10, 2018, news broke that cryptocurrency wallet and decentralized exchange Bancor was hit with a hack. A wallet the Bancor team used to update the protocol’s smart contracts was infiltrated, and the $23. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:24 | |
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Bitfi alleges attack by “army of trolls”, Trezor’s Rusnak fires back
John McAfee, long famous in the cryptocurrency space for the “I’ll eat my d**k” bet made on the price of Bitcoin [BTC], has recently emerged as a strong advocate of Bitfi Wallet. The wallet is a so-called ‘brain wallet’ that allows users to keep their funds safe “in their own brains”, which basically means that […] дальше »
2018-8-2 05:23 | |
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Security researchers attack the McCaffy-Backed Vault for “unopened” demands
Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that. A recently released wallet was said to be “unhackable” by its promoters, including John McAfee, and this has naturally triggered security researchers. Also Read: Football Team in Gibraltar дальше »
2018-8-1 09:29 | |
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Security Researchers Attack McAfee-Backed Wallet for “Unhackable” Claims
With the vast amounts of money going around, it’s no surprise that the greater Bitcoin ecosystem is rife with scams, hacks and cyber attacks of all kinds. Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that. дальше »
2018-8-1 06:35 | |
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Etherscan rushes to plug vulnerabilities following strange hacking attempts overnight
Etherscan, the most widely used Ethereum blockchain explorer, has quickly patched security vulnerabilities overnight as hackers exploited certain parts of its service. Hackers successfully manipulated the Disqus API – a third-party service used by Etherscan that allows for comments to be left on Ethereum wallet addresses. дальше »
2018-7-24 13:00 | |
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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad
Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware
One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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Ethereum Blockchain Overloads Due to Spam Attack by EOS
A DApp developer and several ETH users claim EOS is to blame for an artificially boosted price of Ethereum transactions. Over the weekend, the Ethereum (ETH) network has faced heavy congestion that some suspect to be a concerted effort at launching spam transactions. дальше »
2018-7-17 01:34 | |
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EOS Accused of Spam Attack Leading the Ethereum Blockchain to Overload
A DApp developer and several ETH users claim EOS is to blame for an artificially boosted price of Ethereum transactions. The post EOS Accused of Spam Attack Leading the Ethereum Blockchain to Overload appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-17 22:15 | |
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STAR BIT ICO
The primary goal of STAR BIT is to establish a world-class decentralized cryptocurrency transaction system. We hope to provide a truly trustworthy transaction platform for global users, especially Asia-Pacific users who will no longer worry about losing their assets in any hacker attack. дальше »
2018-7-15 15:40 | |
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