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Bitcoin: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
Whether Bitcoin is a scam or not is a question in the minds of most people when they first learn about cryptocurrency. As a result, they ask questions related to how bitcoin works, how safe it is, wheThe post Bitcoin: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-3 14:15 | |
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Extortionists extend bomb threats to campus students, requests Bitcoin [BTC] payment in order to back down
Usually, cryptocurrency scammers and extortionists are often confined to the virtual space, making exchanges and uninformed users their major target. However, the recent events that occurred in the past 24hrs have shown that these fraudsters are stretching their activities to university campuses and random workspaces. дальше »
2018-12-14 16:53 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Target Schools and Businesses With Fake Bomb Threats
Numerous bomb threat reports surfaced on Tuesday where Bitcoin scammers asked schools, businesses, and other organizations to pay $20,000 in BTC to ensure that the bombs are not detonated. The threats were sent via emails in multiple countries. дальше »
2018-12-14 14:59 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Extortionists Hit U.S., Canada With Bomb Threats
Canada, U. S. Hit With Waves Of Bitcoin Threats Over the past 24 hours, businesses and institutions across the nations of Canada and the U. S. have been bombarded with bomb threats, from purported terrorists. дальше »
2018-12-14 03:57 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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Bitcoin Extortionists Turn From Blackmail to Bomb Threats
Dozens of U. S. businesses, public buildings, and more have been evacuated in response to a string of bomb threats currently sweeping the nation. The person or persons making the threats, are demanding a sum of Bitcoin be sent to a wallet address, or are threatening to detonate a bomb, potentially harming many in the process. дальше »
2018-12-14 00:51 | |
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University of Washington Receives Email Bomb Threats Demanding Bitcoin in Ransom Payments
Bomb Threats At Schools And Business All Over The U. S. , Criminals Demand Bitcoin As Ransom As Police Affirms Threats Are Not Credible A series of bomb threats has shocked the United States and the crypto community today. дальше »
2018-12-14 23:49 | |
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Man Tortured For His Bitcoin: 4 Ways to Protect Your BTC Funds
A Bitcoin trader from South Africa has reportedly been drugged, kidnapped, and tortured over his Bitcoin holdings. The assault happened after the man followed an invite to an anonymous presentation, highlighting the threats lurking on the internet. дальше »
2018-12-4 19:00 | |
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Fake ‘JCC Bomb Hoaxer’ Gets Arrested After Receiving $800,000 In Bitcoin For Services Rendered
A teenager that made bomb threats has been sentenced to a decade in prison. The decision was taken by a Tel Aviv court. The American-Israeli teenager was able to make a fortune in Bitcoin (BTC). The information has been recently revealed by The New York Times. дальше »
2018-11-26 13:15 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Teen gets 10 years for Bitcoin extortion bomb threats
If you’re a big-time hodler you may have had your eyes glued to cryptocurrency prices over the weekend. If you did, here’s a helpful list of the top news from the industry from over the weekend that you might have missed – and we don’t mention Bitcoin’s price, not even once. дальше »
2018-11-26 12:32 | |
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The Daily: US Defense Department Probes Blockchain, Singapore Approves 1X
In today’s edition of The Daily, we cover cryptocurrency-related news from different parts of the world. Documents have revealed that an arm of the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) plans to investigate the technology behind Bitcoin, while a teenager in Israel has been convicted of making bomb threats in exchange for BTC. дальше »
2018-11-25 16:25 | |
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Threats to a Possible Bitcoin Bullishness
The bitcoin market is experiencing one of its worst corrections this year. Many Bitcoin enthusiasts thought that the market recovering of early April 2018 and late June 2018 will be sustained. Little did they know that the positive recovery was just for a moment. дальше »
2018-11-22 20:05 | |
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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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New Exchange Security Scoring Model Offers Insurance Rates for Coin Holders
International cybersecurity solutions provider Group-IB has come up with a scoring model to grade crypto exchanges based on their level of security. The scoring model was created by Group-IB in conjunction with Swiss-based Cryptolns (which is operated by Swiss insurance broker APIS AS), and the grading is intrinsic to CryptoIns’ new cryptocurrency exchange insurance, which will allow exchange users to cover up to 15 BTC worth of digital assets held in their exchange accounts. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:43 | |
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5 recent tactics criminals use to steal your Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrency)
While the cryptocurrency mania that drove Bitcoin’s price to $20,000 may have eased, the threat posed by the most experienced cybercriminals hasn’t disappeared. In fact, prominent information security firm Kaspersky Labs has detailed how some of the internet’s most well-known cyberthreats have evolved to better target cryptocurrency users and services. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:47 | |
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Visa CEO: We May Move To Adopt Crypto Assets
Amid Mastercard’s unexpected push for a patent outlining “fractional reserve” banking for crypto assets, the CEO of Visa has claimed that cryptocurrencies aren’t a pertinent threat to the stability of legacy financial systems. дальше »
2018-10-26 14:07 | |
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Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Praises Apple for Privacy Steps, Twitter Reacts
One of the biggest threats to digital security is data leaks. At a time when business models of companies are built around the collection and analysis of data. Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about the privacy concerns of users and GDPR extensively during his time at the ICDPPC 2018 event. дальше »
2018-10-26 12:59 | |
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New Bitcoin Study Suggests Chinese Crypto Mining Centralization Is A Threat To Industry
According to a new study conducted by Princeton University and Florida International University Bitcoin has a very dangerous threat. The joint study explains that the most popular virtual currency has a significant mining geographical centralization. дальше »
2018-10-15 09:40 | |
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With the CBAC, East Meets West in Search of Adoption and Innovation
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
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Lithuanian Government Explores the Threats and Opportunities With Cryptos
Lithuania is exploring new ways to learn about cryptocurrencies and see how the controversial yet revolutionary financial concept can fit into its economy. In the wake of this situation, the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) prepared a report detailing the threats and potential benefits of the crypto industry to the local economy, especially in the context […] Lithuanian Government Explores the Threats and Opportunities With Cryptos was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-10-9 13:49 | |
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Blockchain’s Report Examines Benefits (and Failures) of Today’s Stablecoins
Stablecoins have garnered serious investor attention over the past few weeks. Unlike bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies, they are digital assets built to lessen price volatility and are often paired against the U. дальше »
2018-9-29 01:06 | |
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Bitmain’s IPO: Looming Threats and Insights from a Bear Market
When Bitcoin mining and ASIC miner-producing juggernaut Bitmain released its IPO prospectus to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in September 2018, the world got to take a peek at… The post Bitmain’s IPO: Looming Threats and Insights from a Bear Market appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:23 | |
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Small Canadian Town Gives in to Ransomware Hackers, Sends Bitcoin
Ransomware is a malicious form of software that makes a device unusable until the victim pays the hacker a pre-defined ransom. In most cases, those inflicted with such threats find alternative methods to remove the ransomware, rather than give in to the demands of the bad actors. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:38 | |
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Lawyer: ShapeShift’s Membership Move Follows “Threats” From Regulators
News came yesterday that the Bitcoin exchange ShapeShift are introducing a new membership initiative — implying that users will have to provide more personal data in order to use the platform’s services. дальше »
2018-9-6 10:45 | |
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Noise Complaints May Cause Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Center to Shut Down
Norwegian bitcoin miner Kryptovault is facing a shutdown of its operations due to extensive noise complaints from locals and a lack of proper paperwork. The company, which is headquartered in a former paper mill in Norway’s capital of Oslo, uses more than 40MW of power to drive an arsenal of nearly 10,000 computers. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:36 | |
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Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Firm Receives Bomb Threat for Ruining Peace and Quiet
Kryptovault Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Receives Bomb Threat A recent reporting by news outlet, Vakdalposten, covered what seems like a bomb threat directed towards crypto mining firm, Kryptovault. дальше »
2018-8-17 16:44 | |
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It Seems That Bitcoin Mining Is Starting To Really Offend Some People
Mining Bitcoin is a process that is loud, hot, expensive and also very noisy. As a result, mining efforts on a large scale tend to be focused out of town, in rural settings in factories that have an exclusive energy supply, in areas that are naturally very cold. дальше »
2018-8-17 15:00 | |
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KuCoin FUD Campaign Showcases Toxic Nature of Disgruntled Crypto Users
Cryptocurrency users are some of the biggest threats to the future of Bitcoin and altcoins. Although that may not necessarily be a popular opinion, a recent FUD campaign targeted at the KuCoin exchange shows how some users are purposely destroying this industry from within. дальше »
2018-8-12 18:00 | |
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Find Out The Plan To DESTROY Fake News With Blockchain
A plan which aims to destroy fake news by using blockchain technology, similar to that used by Bitcoin, is set to be released in a bid to cut down on sending out mis-leading information. The term, ‘fake news’ has been around for decades however, it only became popular after Donald Trump frequently used the term after he was successfully elected in the 2016 U. дальше »
2018-8-6 16:00 | |
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SIM Hijacking Spree Ravages 40 Cryptocurrency Investors, Over $5M Stolen
A brief series of cyber attacks recently led to the theft of an astoundingly large amount of cryptocurrency. The perpetrator, Joel Ortiz, broke into his victims’ cryptocurrency accounts and withdrew funds. дальше »
2018-8-3 04:47 | |
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SIM Hijacking Spree Ravages 40 Cryptocurrency Investors, Over $5M Stolen
A brief series of cyber attacks recently led to the theft of an astoundingly large amount of cryptocurrency. The perpetrator, Joel Ortiz, broke into his victims’ cryptocurrency accounts and withdrew funds. дальше »
2018-8-2 02:38 | |
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Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Not Significant Threats – Says US Federal Reserve Chairman
While a good number of central banks see bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as significant threats to their survival, the United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, said on July 18, 2018, that the exponential growth in the price of bitcoin and the increasing adoption of cryptos doesn’t bother him. дальше »
2018-7-21 13:00 | |
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Why Did BWC Organizers Cancel Mcafee’s In-Person Speech?
The notorious and controversial cryptocurrency figure John McAfee has once again made headlines. Bitcoin bull McAfee was scheduled to deliver a live speech at Blockchain World Conference (BWC), however owing to “a number of credible death threats against McAfee,” organizers were compelled to cancel the in-person speech. дальше »
2018-7-19 03:00 | |
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FSB Look Into Volatility Threats Posed By Bitcoin
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) have recently stated they want to look into possible volatility threats posed by the likes of Bitcoin. The Switzerland-based Financial Stability Board stated on Monday that the digital currencies have raised concerns regarding the protection of users and the investors since there it little known about banks exposure to them. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:00 | |
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Dodgy Crypto Miners Target Linux Systems, a New Report Reveals
WatchGuard released its latest internet threat report for Q1 2018, which suggested that cryptocurrency mining threats are on the rise. About 98. 8% of common Linux/Downloader malware variants found in the first quarter were to target Linux-based computers with crypto miners. дальше »
2018-7-3 18:39 | |
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Report: 2.3 Million Bitcoin biodatas Focused on by Malware That ‘Hijacks’ Windows Clipboard
A new attack on Bitcoin users which gains control of Windows clipboard to swap out addresses is already monitoring 2.3 million targets, sources reported June 30. The malware, part of a family of threats known as “clipboard hijackers,” secretly gains control of memory, running in the background to ensure users do not notice its presence. дальше »
2018-7-2 20:18 | |
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Cryptojacking Rises as Ransomware Declines, Cyber Security Researchers Find
Two of the leading international cyber security firms, one from Russia and one from the USA, have both published their finds at the end of June showing an increase in the malware threats market share of cryptojacking at the expense of ransomware. дальше »
2018-7-2 00:20 | |
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Lithuania Forges Ahead With Its Crypto Goals Despite Potential Threats
While most countries are trying different ways to entice cryptocurrency investors/traders and projects to within their borders, Lithuania is facing a totally different kind of problem. In fact, concerns are now being raised that the nation’s vibrant crypto industry might attract a deluge of funds that they should rather not touch – illegal money from […] Lithuania Forges Ahead With Its Crypto Goals Despite Potential Threats was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-6-27 16:48 | |
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Tencent and Chinese Government Agencies Form China Blockchain Security Alliance
With the increasing integration of blockchain technology into the mainstream life, guarding it against potential issues and threats such as cyber-attacks is now quickly becoming an increasingly important issue that must be faced head-on. дальше »
2018-6-25 20:37 | |
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Bitcoin in Brief Wednesday: McAfee cuts ties with ICO advertising as downturn approaches
The Daily John McAfee’s decision to stop shilling ICOs as a regulatory day of reckoning draws near is the top item in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. The reasons he gave for the move are “SEC threats” and that “those doing ICOs can all look forward to arrest. It is unjust but it is дальше »
2018-6-20 19:18 | |
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