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Komodo Blockchain Self-Hacks Its Agama Wallet to Protect 8 Million KMD and 96 BTC from Attackers
Blockchain based crypto wallet provider Komodo has confirmed that it successfully took all cryptocurrency from the affected wallets to thwart a plan by fraudsters from accessing its clients’ funds. After identifying a vulnerability in one of its older apps, Agama, the company used the same backdoor to shield the $13 million worth of cryptos from […] дальше »
2019-6-6 20:52 | |
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Attackers Compromise 50,000 Servers Worldwide To Mine Virtual Currencies
According to a new report released by the Cybersecurity firm Guardicore Labs, hackers were able to breach over 50,000 servers around the world and start mining virtual currencies. This has been performed through an unusually sophisticated method. дальше »
2019-6-4 00:57 | |
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Security Researcher Uncovers Witty Phishing Attack On Binance Exchange Users
Security Researcher Uncovers Clever Phishing Attack On Binance Users One of the major issues affecting the cryptocurrency industry and a major hindrance to its popularity is lack of security. Cryptocurrency exchanges have been targeted in hacks that have led to the loss of billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency. However, it seems the attackers are […] дальше »
2019-6-3 22:31 | |
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Chainalysis Concludes Over 60% of Ransomware Attackers Use Crypto Exchanges for Extracting Stolen Funds
64% of ransomware attackers launder their proceeds through crypto exchanges Attackers are now focusing on larger companies and users Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, informed that 64% of ransomware attackers cash out their funds through crypto exchanges. дальше »
2019-6-3 09:31 | |
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Chainalysis: 64% of Ransomware Attackers Launder Proceeds via Crypto Exchanges
U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis claims that 64% of ransomware attack cash-out strategies involve the laundering of funds via cryptocurrency exchanges
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Ethereum Classic (ETC) Announces Astor Network Testnet Mining is Ready in Response to 51% Attack
Ethereum Classic network faced a double 51% attack on its platform in the month of January which led to a loss of $1 million. The attackers were able to accumulate 51% of the hash power required to manipulate the network and continued the attack for several days. The attackers used their control on the ETC […] дальше »
2019-5-29 18:22 | |
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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This tiny flashing kit can break your bad online security habits
The number of cyber attacks is estimated to have risen by 67% over the last five years, with the majority of these data breaches being traced back to human error. The potential risks of such attacks are vast and can have a serious impact on both organizations and individuals. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:53 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware Siege: Google Disables Baltimore’s Gmail During $100,000 Standoff
By CCN: The city of Baltimore has suffered a blow in its bid to keep operations running amidst a bitcoin ransom attack that has crippled critical services. Per The Baltimore Sun, city officials had created Gmail accounts in the wake of ransomware attackers demanding $100,000 in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:28 | |
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Crypto Engineer Bravely Details Embarrassing $100,000 SIM-Hijack Bitcoin Theft
By CCN: SIM hijackers aiming to steal bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting bolder and more daring. No longer are they just going for the soft targets but are now even pursuing the technologically adept and sophisticated. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:59 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Vigilante ‘Liquidates’ Upgraded Blockchain Attacker’s Funds
By CCN: An attempted disruption of the Bitcoin Cash blockchain resulted in a negative outcome for the attacker. A BCH tinkerer with Reddit username NilacTheGrim boasted yesterday that he had “liquidated” the crypto funds belonging to the would-be blockchain bandit. дальше »
2019-5-17 15:41 | |
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Google’s Titan Security Keys can be hijacked remotely, replace yours now
It’s not been a great week for security, and after Twitter, WhatsApp and Intel, Google has now joined the list. The internet giant has issued an advisory, stating it is recalling Bluetooth versions of its Titan Security Key after it found a vulnerability that allows attackers in close proximity to take control of the device. дальше »
2019-5-16 11:22 | |
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RIP Cryptopia, the seminal exchange that supported over 500 shitcoins
New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia is officially gone. All trade has been ceased, and official liquidators have been appointed. A message posted Wednesday confirmed the business had failed to recover from January’s crippling hack. дальше »
2019-5-15 13:19 | |
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PSA: Update WhatsApp now to prevent spyware from being installed on your phone
WhatsApp, the messaging app used by more than 1. 5 billion worldwide, says it’s patched a critical security vulnerability which allowed attackers to secretly infect phones with malicious spyware by just calling phone numbers over an in-app audio call. дальше »
2019-5-14 14:18 | |
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More than 7,000 Bitcoin stolen from Binance moved to seven BTC addresses
The attackers that stole over $41 million in Bitcoin from Binance have been erratically moving the funds from one address to another. However, as of May 9th, all of the funds have been consolidated into just seven addresses, each one holding around 1,000 bitcoins. дальше »
2019-5-10 23:21 | |
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$41 Million Binance Heist Will Trigger Regulators, Warns Billionaire Bitcoin Bull
By CCN. com: Bitcoin bull and the CEO of digital assets merchant bank Galaxy Digital, Michael Novogratz, has warned that the hacking suffered by the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance could invite more investor scrutiny. дальше »
2019-5-8 16:43 | |
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Binance hacked for over $40M worth of Bitcoin
Binance suffered what it’s calling a “large scale security breach” yesterday evening. The hackers were able to transfer 7,000 Bitcoin (over $40 million at the time of writing) in one transaction from the company’s hot wallet. дальше »
2019-5-8 11:17 | |
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The GitHub extortion victims are outsmarting their Bitcoin scammers
Blackmailers have been wiping GitHub repositories and withholding code to extort Bitcoin from their victims. Over 390 respos have been affected, but so far, the attackers haven’t made enough to even buy a coffee. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:29 | |
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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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Meghan Markle’s Friend Misha Nonoo Faces Bitcoin Hacking Scandal of Fashion Company via Email
Hackers tend to go after any account that they think they can get funding from, and no one appears to be off the table. Misha Nonoo, a designer and friend to Meghan Markle, became one of the latest victims, as her company’s email list was hacked, allowing the attackers to send out threats to any […] дальше »
2019-4-24 02:36 | |
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PayPal Wins Patent for Ransomware Detection Solution
Global payment processing platform PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that can help with the timely detection and reduction of ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are a form of malware that takes over the victim's computer, locks up the files therein and demands a ransom before the files can be accessed again — often to be paid in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-19 21:17 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrency ransomware payments up 90%, thanks to Ryuk
Ransomware attacks are still doing the rounds and one in particular appears to be gaining pace. Cryptocurrency payments made to ransomware attackers increased nearly 90 percent in Q1 2019 over the previous quarter, according to ransomware support firm Coveware’s latest report. дальше »
2019-4-18 16:00 | |
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Hackers tweet Bitcoin nonsense and racism via Sweden’s top political party
Hackers have defaced the Twitter account of Sweden’s governing party with hate speech and declared they would replace the Swedish krona with Bitcoin. The strange tweets began early this morning, when the “Socialdemokraterna” account reportedly changed its name to “Bitcoindemokraterna,” and promised its leader’s would resign, confirmed Expressen. дальше »
2019-4-15 16:30 | |
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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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Bithumb Hacked Again: $13 Million in EOS, 20 Million XRP On the Move
Bithumb was hacked for the second time in less than a year as attackers managed to steal 3 million EOS coins and 20 million XRP. The subsequent laundering of the $21 million dollar haul was then tracked in real time by a twitter analyst, as the hacker swapped the tainted coins for other cryptocurrencies on non-KYC exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-30 14:57 | |
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Research: Stellar Quietly Patched a 2.25 Billion XLM “Inflation Bug” in April 2017
According to new research from Messari, Stellar, the world’s eighth largest cryptocurrency project by market cap, suffered an “inflation bug” in April 2017 which enabled attackers to create additional 2. дальше »
2019-3-29 00:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency platform Augur can’t fix ‘invalid market’ scam without huge update
Decentralized betting protocol Augur is dealing with a situation: fraudsters can illegitimately profit by gaming the system, and there’s not much its devs can do about it (for now). Augur co-founder Joey Krug recently addressed community concerns about scammers taking over the platform. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:56 | |
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New AT&T Cybersecurity Crypto Malware Report: “Making it Rain, Bitcoin Mining Cloud Attacks”
There have been several hackers that stole users’ spare computing power to mine virtual currencies. Other attackers targeted large websites and injected crypto mining software to steal users’ computing power when they were visiting the site. дальше »
2019-3-20 20:01 | |
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Bitcoin scammers used Facebook ads to swindle Chinese businessmen out of $250K
Authorities have sentenced three criminals for robbing a group of Chinese businessmen in Dubai. The crooks stole over $250,000 (Dh1 million) from four businessmen after luring them to an apartment in Al Rafaa, Dubai at the end of March, local news reports. дальше »
2019-3-11 18:14 | |
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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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$9 Million Stolen From EOS Account; Huobi Steps In To Help
EOS has become well-known for freezing compromised user accounts, a practice that prevents attackers from making off with funds. However, the procedure hit a snag on Friday when an EOS block producer didn’t keep up with the latest update, causing one account holder to lose $9 million. дальше »
2019-2-26 20:03 | |
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Will This Vulnerability Finally Compel Bitmain to Open Source Its Firmware?
As if Bitmain’s year hasn’t been rough enough, having posted big losses and laying off entire departments, its flagship product now has a firmware vulnerability. A few weeks ago, Bitcoin Core contributor James Hilliard discovered an exploit in Bitmain’s S15 firmware. дальше »
2019-2-21 23:44 | |
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Zcash Reveals Bug That Would Have Allowed Infinite Minting
Zcash, a prominent privacy coin, has published the details of a recent bug that would have allowed attackers to mint an unlimited amount of coins, essentially permitting them to create counterfeit Zcash tokens. дальше »
2019-2-8 19:47 | |
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New Zealand Police Report States Cryptopia Hack Investigation Has Been Progressing Well
The police force from New Zealand has recently emitted a report stating that it has been making important progress on the case of the local crypto exchange Cryptopia, which was hacked and lost over $16. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:53 | |
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Man in UAE Gets Robbed 3,000 BTC and 6 Million In Local Currencies
Seccour, a Self-proclaimed Bitcoiner, and Crypto-anarchist on January 27 alleged that three men robbed his friend in Oman, an Arab country. According to him, the robbers made away with over 3,000 BTC, 6 million AED, physical BTC, and some paintings. дальше »
2019-1-30 22:23 | |
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Cyber Attack Comes After Operations of Altran Technologies in France, Can Blockchain Help Prevent Hacks?
Cyber attacks, though highly publicized in the crypto sector, can impact any company with digital operations, which is exactly the predicament that Altran Technologies found themselves in. Altran, a French engineering consultancy, became the target of attackers, inhibiting their operations in several countries simultaneously. дальше »
2019-1-29 01:19 | |
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Crypto Hacker Scores $28,600 After Hack Of Bitcoin Exchange
Attacker Bags Eight Bitcoin (BTC) In LocalBitcoins Breach The crypto market may have slowed, with Bitcoin (BTC) falling by upwards of 70% during yesteryear, but ambitious attackers have continued their attempts to breach industry upstarts. дальше »
2019-1-27 22:09 | |
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Costly and Careful: Details of $16M Attack On Cryptopia Revealed
Last week, the New Zealand-based exchange Cryptopia was targeted by attackers who succeeded in stealing an unspecified amount of cryptocurrency. Not only was the total value of the attack unknown at the time, the nature of the attack was also a mystery. дальше »
2019-1-25 08:18 | |
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Ethereum Constantinople Delayed Until February 27th (Last Date of VanEck Bitcoin ETF Verdict)
Ethereum Constantinople Delayed To Late-February Earlier this week, Ethereum World News reported that Ethereum’s long-planned Constantinople blockchain upgrade fell upon hard times, with developers drawing attention to an error in the protocol’s code, which would purportedly allow malicious attackers to drain ETH from smart contracts. дальше »
2019-1-18 22:02 | |
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Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Gets Delayed Due to Critical Bug
CoinSpeaker Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Gets Delayed Due to Critical Bug ChianSecurity discovered a new bug in Ethereum Constantinople upgrade that would allow attackers to exploit the hard fork software code and continuously withdraw user funds. дальше »
2019-1-16 13:04 | |
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Researchers Find Vulnerability for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Digital Signatures in Faulty Implementations
Researchers recently identified vulnerabilities in cryptographic signatures for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, that allowed attackers to calculate private keys and, consequently, steal any crypto in that wallet. дальше »
2019-1-12 22:11 | |
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Ethereum Classic Experiencing 51 Percent Attack, Immutability Violated
Ethereum Classic experienced a vicious 51 percent attack that allowed attackers to conduct eleven deep chain reorganizations and double-spend 88,500 ETC, worth over $400,000. In response to the attack, the price of ETC has plummeted and services using the cryptocurrency have halted. дальше »
2019-1-8 03:23 | |
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Luas Light Rail System Hacked In Dublin, Results In Bitcoin Ransom From Attackers
Luas Light Rail System Hacked In Dublin, Results in Bitcoin Ransom Most of the hackers that pop up in the crypto industry involve hacking investors’ computer to directly steal Bitcoin. However, a recent hacking in Dublin has taken a slightly different turn. дальше »
2019-1-4 02:05 | |
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Hackers take over Chromecasts to warn owners about security risks
A couple of dutiful hackers have been hijacking thousands of Google’s Chromecast streaming dongles to warn users that the devices can be taken over, and remotely forced to play any YouTube video the attackers’ choose, reports TechCrunch. дальше »
2019-1-3 10:31 | |
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Security Researchers Reveal Wallet Vulnerabilities On Stage at 35C3
In a demonstration titled “Wallet. fail,” a team of security researchers hacked into the Trezor One, Ledger Blue and Ledger Nano S. Unfortunately, it appears as if their findings were first put on display at the 35th Chaos Communication Congress (35C3) in Leipzig, Germany, rather than through accepted Responsible Disclosure practices, which would have allowed the manufacturers to patch the vulnerabilities and protect their customers from any potential attack. дальше »
2019-1-1 19:15 | |
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Roger Ver Talks About Post Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Details And BCH Attackers Being BTC Supporters
Roger Ver Talks About Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork It is widely known that Roger Ver was one of the main names behind the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork that split BCH into BCH ABC and BCH Satoshi Vision (SV). дальше »
2018-12-28 03:55 | |
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