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MyEtherWallet Users Targeted with Phishing Email Scam
According to a post from the official MyEtherWallet’s Twitter account, reports suggest that users of the popular Ethereum network interface have been targeted by a phishing email. The fraudulent correspondence requests users give up personal information that could put their crypto holdings at risk of theft. дальше »
2019-2-5 00:00 | |
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CoinBene To Incorporate Komodo’s Security System To Avert The 51% Attack Menace
CoinBene Incorporates Komodo’s Security System To Avert The 51% Attack Menace The crypto market is exposed to fraudulent activities and scam because it is highly unregulated. As such CoinBene has decided to take measures in order to promote a healthy environment of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. дальше »
2019-2-2 21:31 | |
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Cryptocurrency Scam Alert: Mac Exchange Users Targeted
Reports by a cyber security firm claim to have identified a piece of malware designed to beat the two-factor authentication commonly used to help protect various online accounts. The software steals credentials, including browser cookies, to allow access to cryptocurrency exchange accounts. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:00 | |
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Phishing Scam Hits LocalBitcoins, Clients Lose Funds
On January 26, 2019, clients of peer-to-peer bitcoin trading service LocalBitcoins were the targets of a phishing scam which resulted in the theft of a handful of bitcoins. дальше »
2019-1-31 18:40 | |
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Arwen Enables Self-Custody for Traders of Centralized Crypto Exchanges
Centralized exchanges are a common security concern in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. As a single point of failure they can be strong-armed by governments, routinely targeted by hackers, or operators could pull an exit scam and elope with client funds. дальше »
2019-1-29 01:04 | |
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Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin
With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:44 | |
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My Online Security Discovers Spoofing Email Attack Masquerading As BBC’s Website to Generate Bitcoin
My Online Security, a UK-based cybersecurity website has discovered a spoofing attack which masquerades as the BBC‘s website, and redirects users to an affiliate bitcoin generation page and phishing platform, Security Intelligence reports on January 15. дальше »
2019-1-17 20:00 | |
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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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Indian Police Arrest the Fourth Accused Person in the Cryptocurrency Project Worth over $70K
Exactly a year after Thane security operatives crushed a scam cryptocurrency project worth five billion rupees, Delhi police have reportedly arrested another associate of the head of the scheme according to local media, The Indian Express on January 7, 2018. дальше »
2019-1-9 08:00 | |
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RusGas Could Be Making Millions in a New Cryptocurrency Scam
MonitorChain recently uncovered a potential scam in the cryptocurrency industry which could be enabling fraudsters to make millions of dollars at the expense of investors. The scam could be an exit strategy which is driving the price of the underlying security to nearly nothing. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:14 | |
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Newsflash: NEO to launch a file storage solution, Dash beefs its security with a new feature while a fork of Stellar Lumens (XLM) showing signs of being a scam
Venezuelan cryptocurrency Petro’s red flags mount as president Maduro artificially raises the coin’s value In a plot taken straight from a communist utopia novel, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro declared new domestic economic policies as a part of the country’s state-enforced “Plan of Economic Recovery”. дальше »
2018-12-3 05:58 | |
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Sketchy apps with more than 2 billion installs allegedly involved in click fraud
Chinese app developer Cheetah Mobile has been accused of running a major click fraud scam, using its Android apps which have a combined install base of more than 2 billion. BuzzFeed News reported that research from mobile analytics company Kochava found eight apps – seven from Cheetah Mobile and one from Kika Tech – misusing Android user permissions to gain referral earnings from app installs. дальше »
2018-11-27 13:13 | |
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Craig Wright Comes for XRP, says the Currency ‘is a Security and Biggest Scam in the Space’
Other than threatening miners and responding to perceived opponents in the cause of claiming ownership over the Bitcoin Cash Network, Craig Wright has quite a handful of points to throw out on why he believes Ripple (XRP) is a Security. дальше »
2018-11-19 21:07 | |
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Target blames Bitcoin scam tweet on third-party app, not Twitter
American retail behemoth Target has come out to clarify that a tweet it posted, containing a link to a Bitcoin giveaway scam, came from a third-party software provider – not Twitter. In an email to Hard Fork, a company spokesperson said – contrary to what it suggested previously – Target’s Twitter account was never inappropriately accessed. дальше »
2018-11-15 14:12 | |
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Target and Google Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, Used for Crypto Scams
In what is becoming an emerging trend, Twitter accounts of popular brands are being hacked in an attempt to scam unsuspecting users out of their cryptocurrencies. Target and Google are two high profile targets that have seen their accounts taken over by hackers who, in turn, have used them to scam followers by advertising fraudulent crypto giveaways. дальше »
2018-11-15 23:40 | |
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Twitter Has a Hard Time Dealing with Hackers, as New Bitcoin Scams Target Target
Despite the increased security efforts, Twitter is still unable to weed out scam accounts, as U. S. retail giant Target became the latest victim of bitcoin scam hacks, The Next Web reported on November 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:00 | |
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Sentinel Protocol for blockchain security launches new application API
CryptoNinjas Sentinel Protocol a crowd-sourced threat intelligence platform announced today the launch of the Interactive Cooperation Framework API (ICF API). After the successful launch of the UPPward Chrome Extension, a crypto scam protection solution, Sentinel Protocol now aims to lead. дальше »
2018-10-30 12:13 | |
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Scammers Flee After Selling fake Crypto Tokens Amounting $300,000+ to Investors In India
Six Persons Accused of Cryptocurrency Scam in India An employee of Brio Hydrophonics, an Ahmedabad-based company, was arrested on Friday in connection with an alleged crypto scam in Gujurat India. дальше »
2018-10-7 22:22 | |
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333ETH Blacklisted By MetaMask As Potentially Active Scam
The most active Ethereum dApp, 333ETH has been blacklisted by MetaMask as being an active scam, calling to question the integrity of 333ETH and highlighting inherent security problems within the way Ethereum allows dApps to work on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-9-28 17:45 | |
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BitConnect Promoter Glenn Arcaro Argues Crypto Scam was Gambling and is Not a Security
Glenn Arcaro Argues Bitconnect Is Gambling And Is Not A Security Glenn Arcaro, a top U.S. Bitconnect investor, moved to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by the platform’s victims. Arcaro argued that other investors were “disappointed gamblers,” that the laws cited in the class-action lawsuit “do not apply to him,” and that he has “no […] дальше »
2018-8-20 22:00 | |
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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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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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Crypto Scam Bots Are Taking Over Twitter, Reveals New Study
New research by Duo Security published on August 6 has highlighted that over 15,000 crypto scam bots have infiltrated Twitter. These accounts are currently involved in promoting fraudulent giveaways that are duping several users on the platform. дальше »
2018-8-9 16:45 | |
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Massive Cryptocurrency Botnet Scam Unearthed on Twitter
While fake cryptocurrency accounts on Twitter may pass off as failed tactics to amateur investors, a major security researcher believes the epidemic is an elaborately-planned, carefully-executed cyberattack consisting of thousands of spam accounts. дальше »
2018-8-8 16:00 | |
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Winning with Blockchain Funds as a Small Investor
Investing into blockchain startups can be rather challenging for small investors. Nobody will deny that fear of scam, security issues as well as lack of understanding of the market can prevent small investors from making the right choice. дальше »
2018-7-25 23:25 | |
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SEC Stops Kodak-Branded “KashMiner” Bitcoin Mining Scheme
The U. S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put a stop to a Kodak-branded cryptocurrency mining scheme including a Kodak KashMiner device, the company confirmed on July 16, 2018. The KashMiner “Scam” Spotlite USA, the company behind the product, first put the bitcoin mining computer named Kodak KashMiner on display at the Kodak booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). дальше »
2018-7-19 20:00 | |
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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Cryptocurrencies are very secure
In the wake of numerous hacks and attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, the security of cryptocurrencies is now being questioned. Cryptos have had its fair share of negativity since its arrival in the world of finance. дальше »
2018-6-30 13:47 | |
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Kraken Exchange & Tether (USDT) Show Odd Trading Volume Patterns (Analysis)
Tether Thrives On Kraken’s Market, Against All Odds, But Everything Isn’t As It Seems Tether seems to thrive in the market when nothing else does, urging consumers to wonder if the coin is an anomaly, or if it is a scam to drive more revenue. дальше »
2018-6-30 22:37 | |
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The EOS saga continues – Seven EOS accounts frozen
The EOS saga seems to be getting more complicated over time. Seven EOS accounts which were compromised by a phishing scam were frozen by the network’s 21 block producers ultimately leading to a constitutional crisis for the EOS government. дальше »
2018-6-21 04:02 | |
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Jim Chanos Is Out of His Profundity Trashing Crypto Assets
Add Jim Chanos to the list of venerable experts who consider cryptocurrencies to be a scam. In a recent interview, Chanos says, among other things, “Cryptocurrency is a security speculation game masquerading as a technological breakthrough. дальше »
2018-6-14 13:47 | |
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