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Hardware Glitch Renders KeepKey Helpless to Physical Brute Force Attacks
Kraken, a leading digital asset exchange, found a hardware vulnerability in ShapeShift’s KeepKey wallet, allowing a variable flow of voltage to bypass the pin code required to open the wallet. KeepKey customers are advised to ensure nobody else has physical access to their wallet, and to enable a BIP 39 passphrase to reduce vulnerability, DecemberRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-12-12 22:00 | |
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Mark Cuban Sounds Ignorant Blasting Bitcoin’s Security and Value
Mark Cuban attacks bitcoin. He made his billions by investing early in the internet but has the wrong idea on the security and value of BTC. The post Mark Cuban Sounds Ignorant Blasting Bitcoin’s Security and Value appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-12-12 17:22 | |
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Kraken Security Labs Discovers ShapeShift’s KeepKey Crypto Wallet Can Be Hacked Easily For $75
KeepKey hardware wallets are affected by a flaw that would make them vulnerable to attacks if a hacker has access to the device for around 15 minutes. This is according to a recent report released by Kraken Security Labs and published in a blog post on December 10. дальше »
2019-12-10 21:09 | |
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Crypto Users Beware: Your Smart TV Might Rob You
Oregon FBI recently issued a cybersecurity warning to Smart TV owners stating that hackers can remotely turn on built-in microphones and cameras to spy on them. Could your crypto be at risk? About 10 days ago, on November 26, 2019, Oregon FBI released another warning regarding modern technology and its vulnerability to hacking attacks. дальше »
2019-12-6 14:17 | |
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Over 70 Government Organizations Dealt With Ransomware This Year
Ransomware has been a very big problem for many years now. Despite numerous incidents in 2019, it is unlikely that the threat will diminish in the years to come. Through 2019, the number of ransomware attacks has been rather impressive, for all the wrong reasons. дальше »
2019-12-6 06:00 | |
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Iran’s APT33 Hacking Unit Targets Industrial Control Systems
For quite some time now, there have been claims as to how Iran has state-funded hacking groups under its control. Those rumors will only be reinforced following a string of recent attacks against industrial control systems executed by APT33. дальше »
2019-11-24 06:00 | |
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Hard Problems in Cryptocurrency: Five Years Later
Special thanks to Justin Drake and Jinglan Wang for feedback In 2014, I made a post and a presentation with a list of hard problems in math, computer science and economics that I thought were important for the cryptocurrency space (as I then called it) to be able to reach maturity. дальше »
2019-11-25 04:03 | |
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What Is a Bitcoin Brain Wallet and How to Create One for Yourself?
If you have trust issues with third-party services for securing your Bitcoins, perhaps it’s time you considered a more secure solution. Exchanges are vulnerable to attacks, fraud and other forms of illegal activity, smartphones can die, and you may lose your hardware wallets. дальше »
2019-11-18 00:32 | |
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BIP 324: A Message Transport Protocol That Could Protect Bitcoin Peers
BIP 324, proposed by Jonas Schnelli, is designed to protect Bitcoin peers against man-in-the-middle attacks using an action called a “handshake” to share keys more privately. The post BIP 324: A Message Transport Protocol That Could Protect Bitcoin Peers appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-11-14 20:38 | |
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Mexico: State-Owned Oil Firm Targeted in $5 Million Bitcoin Ransomware Attack
Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), a state-owned petroleum company established in 1938, has suffered a ransomware attack that has succeeded in shutting down its computers and online payment systems. The hackers are demanding for 565 BTC and have given the firm a 48-hour deadline to send the money. дальше »
2019-11-13 14:00 | |
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Warren Wealth Tax Would Cost Mark Cuban 500 Shark Tank Deals
Mark Cuban would pay over $100 million in the first year under Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax. The Shark Tank star has suggested an ulterior motive behind Warren’s radical ideas. Billionaire Tom Steyer has criticized Cuban over his attacks on Warren. дальше »
2019-11-13 00:04 | |
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No Threat of Centralization: How Exchanges View the Mining Industry
Coinbase, Kraken and other cryptocurrency exchanges are taking positions on proof-of-work consensus and Bitcoin mining. Despite criticisms against proof-of-work, they argue there is little risk of centralization-induced attacks. дальше »
2019-11-13 15:46 | |
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BitMEX Crypto Traders Targeted by Phishing Scams: What the Attacks Look Like
BitMEX traders that had their details leaked as part of a recent privacy breach have started to receive phishing emails. The crypto exchange accidentally disclosed 23,000 of its users’ email addresses earlier this month. дальше »
2019-11-12 01:00 | |
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The Essential Crossroads of Privacy and Blockchain
Data breaches occur every passing minute of every passing day. From SIM swap attacks on mobile phones to major data breaches that have exposed the confidential information of millions to hackers, protecting our data and our identity has become a top priority for consumers and businesses alike. дальше »
2019-11-7 15:36 | |
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Binance (BNB) attacks Moscow and Kiev
It seems that the head of Binance Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has seriously set his plans on global expansion. After opening a branch in the United States and several joint projects in Africa, CZ launched an offensive on the eastern front – to Moscow and Kiev. дальше »
2019-11-7 11:50 | |
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Quantum Resistant Blockchain Networks are Reportedly a Reality with Quube
Quube, a company registered in Estonia, will reportedly be the first to develop quantum-resistant blockchain solutions in order to prevent potential quantum computer attacks which, according to the company, are a near-future threat. дальше »
2019-11-7 10:00 | |
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Cryptomining Attacks Remain One of the Nastiest Malware Threats of 2019
Ransomware-as-a-service, intricate phishing scams, cryptomining and cryptojacking schemes: Ransomware attacks will continue as long as cryptocurrency remains valuable. The post Cryptomining Attacks Remain One of the Nastiest Malware Threats of 2019 appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-10-29 17:37 | |
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Gauntlet Joins Forces with Stellar (XLM), Celo and Compound
Gauntlet, a simulation platform that builds the financial models of blockchain networks and applications to prepare them against attacks, has joined forces with Stellar Lumens (XLM), Celo, and Compound, a platform for decentralized finance (DeFi). дальше »
2019-10-26 09:00 | |
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Supply chains show their weaknesses following Avast and NordVPN attacks
Antivirus solution provider Avast and VPN service NordVPN both disclosed data breaches caused by exposed credentials that granted attackers remote access to internal systems. The twin developments come as supply chain attacks — compromising a third-party vendor with a connection to the true target — targeting security-related apps are becoming a common vector to install malware. дальше »
2019-10-22 16:20 | |
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SonicWall sees increase in IoT malware, encrypted threats and web app attacks
SonicWall, the trusted security partner protecting more than 1 million networks worldwide, today released new threat intelligence data from SonicWall Capture Labs, revealing 7. 2 billion malware attacks were launched in the first three quarters of 2019 as well as 151. дальше »
2019-10-22 13:40 | |
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Russian cyber spooks piggyback Iranian hackers to spy on 35 countries
Cybercriminals with ties to the Russian government have been found to piggyback on hacking tools developed by Iranian threat groups to mount their own attacks against 35 countries. The findings — based on a joint report by the US National Security Agency and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) — reveal the focus of the activity was largely in the Middle East, where the targeting interests of both Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) overlap. дальше »
2019-10-22 10:07 | |
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Bernie Sanders Rips Amazon for ‘Outrageous’ Attacks on Seattle Socialist
Less than three weeks after Bernie Sanders, 78, suffered a heart attack, his presidential campaign is already back on track. The senator from Vermont not only put together his finest debate performance last week, but four days later scored perhaps the most coveted endorsement in politics, as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined him in Queens for a […] The post Bernie Sanders Rips Amazon for ‘Outrageous’ Attacks on Seattle Socialist appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-10-22 23:52 | |
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Oleg Tinkov “shills” crypto
Big Russian-American businessman Oleg Tinkov, the head of Tinkoff Bank, posted a lengthy post on Facebook with malicious attacks on the blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The reason is obvious difficulties in the implementation of the Libra and TON (Gram) projects. дальше »
2019-10-21 21:20 | |
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Could Ransomware Be Driving Up Bitcoin Prices?
Research is suggesting that the number of ransomware incidents has risen in 2019. The payment method of choice for the majority of this cybercrime is cryptocurrency, predominantly bitcoin. Could BTC price fluctuations be linked to the increase in this online nefarious activity? Bitcoin Price and Ransomware US state departments, public sector facilities schools, hospitals, and businesses are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks. дальше »
2019-10-21 10:35 | |
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French Finance Minister: Libra Will Take Away State’s Power To Control Currency
French Economy and finance minister Bruno Le Maire attacks Libra again this time claiming that Facebook’s led stablecoin will intrude on one of the most important national government mandates, issuance of currency. дальше »
2019-10-17 20:31 | |
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French Finance Minister Warns He ‘Cannot Countenance’ Facebook’s Libra
France: government minister attacks Facebook’s Libra once again
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OKEx: Redefining the Blockchain Industry
The cryptocurrency industry, as it stands today, is quite different from what it was a couple of years ago. At that time, the industry had its own sets of challenges which included, scams, hacking attacks, lack of recognition, transparency and regulatory frameworks. дальше »
2019-10-17 15:48 | |
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The Internet Of Trusted Things: IoTeX To Power Privacy-Focused Consumer Goods
In our deeply connected society, we are witnessing attacks on individual privacy on a daily basis. It seems like achieving true privacy might require a return to old tech, a rejection of social network connections, and at the extreme, a move toward living off-the-grid entirely. дальше »
2019-10-16 18:22 | |
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Google’s Titan key for locking your online accounts is now available with USB-C
Do you have a laptop or a phone with USB-C port? Then Google has got you covered when it comes to securing your online accounts and preventing unauthorized access. The internet giant has announced a USB-C Titan Security Key, manufactured by Yubico, that’s compatible with Android, Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows devices for $40. дальше »
2019-10-15 09:40 | |
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Europol: Bitcoin is the still the dark web’s favorite cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is still very much the dark web‘s favorite cryptocurrency, but those looking to cover their tracks are slowly learning to use privacy-focused alternatives. “While we have previously reported a small shift towards more privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero, Bitcoin still remains the currency of choice for both legitimate and criminal use,” reports Europol with its latest assessment of internet-based organised crime. дальше »
2019-10-14 15:45 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Thinks Proof of Stake Will Make Ethereum Safer than Bitcoin
Ethereum founder and programmer Vitalik Buterin thinks the Proof-of-Stake protocol will make the Ethereum blockchain safer than Bitcoin in the next few years according to a press release dated October 9, 2019, from Decrypt. дальше »
2019-10-10 13:00 | |
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Cybercriminals are targeting healthcare companies with phishing campaigns to steal sensitive data
Healthcare providers are facing an unprecedented level of social engineering-driven malware threats, according to new research. The findings — disclosed by California-based enterprise security solutions provider Proofpoint US — discovered at least 77 percent of email attacks on the medical sector during the first three months of 2019 involved the use of malicious links. дальше »
2019-10-9 19:00 | |
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US Hospitals are Paying into Hackers Ransomware Demands to Remove Ryuk Attacks
A group of hackers is threatening hospitals from all over the world with a malware called Ryuk. Now, some hospitals from the United States have decided to pay up the ransomware to get rid of this problem, the Next Web’s Hard Fork reported. дальше »
2019-10-8 00:46 | |
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Известный разработчик объяснил, почему хардфорк биткоина неприемлем для защиты от «атаки 51%»
Разработчик Bitcoin Core Грегори Максвелл заявил, что люди, призывающие к хардфорку биткоина для обеспечения защиты от «атаки 51%», демонстрируют фундаментальное непонимание первой криптовалюты. дальше »
2019-10-8 21:06 | |
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10 Ways Hackers Will Try to Steal Your Bitcoin
Casa CEO Jeremy Welch gave a talk on the various threats associated with Bitcoin security at the recent Baltic Honeybadger 2019 conference in Riga, Latvia. As part of his talk, Welch provided thirteen examples of how Bitcoin users could lose access to their funds. дальше »
2019-10-7 15:15 | |
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You can’t fix 51% attacks on Bitcoin without adding centralization, argues core developer
The ability to 51% attack Bitcoin indicates that it’s decentralized. It’s impossible to fix this vulnerability without adding centralization, argued Litecoin founder Charlie Lee and Bitcoin Core developer Gregory Maxwell. дальше »
2019-10-7 07:35 | |
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Crypto Warning: Imposter Trezor Bitcoin Wallet Website Targets Users By Using URL Typos
While the developers of trezors argue that Trezor wallet is a safe and secure way to keep your cryptocurrencies from cyber attacks and hackers, the question now arises is it still safe? A Redditor has apparently spotted an imposter website for Bitcoin hardware wallet Trezor. дальше »
2019-10-5 17:09 | |
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State-sponsored Chinese hackers have been targeting Southeast Asia since 2013
Researchers have revealed a previously undocumented threat actor of Chinese origin that has run at least six different cyber espionage campaigns in the Southeast Asian region since 2013. The research — disclosed by Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence team Unit 42 — linked the attacks to a group (or groups) it called PKPLUG, named after its tactic of delivering PlugX malware inside ZIP files, which are identified with the signature “PK. дальше »
2019-10-4 15:23 | |
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PayFair Cold Wallet Hacked, Escrow Closed
The PayFair project, an Ethereum-based startup that has been around for about three years, closed its site temporarily due to a compromised private key on its chief cold wallet. The funds were moved from the hacked wallet into a still unrevealed new cold storage. дальше »
2019-10-3 22:00 | |
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MasterMana Botnet takes over your machine to empty your cryptocurrency wallet
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a dangerous botnet specifically targeting businesses to steal sensitive data and cryptocurrency. Dubbed “MasterMana Botnet,” the ongoing campaign is believed to be connected to the “Gorgon Group,” a crew of cyberbaddies linked to worldwide criminal activity and repeated attacks on governments. дальше »
2019-10-2 19:57 | |
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Chinese hacking group targets Southeast Asian governments with data-stealing malware
A threat group responsible for a series of malware-based espionage attacks in Singapore and Cambodia has been increasingly targeting the Southeast Asian government sector to steal confidential data, new research indicates. дальше »
2019-10-2 15:08 | |
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In-person meatspace protocol to prove unconditional possession of a private key
Recommended pre-reading: https://ethresear. ch/t/minimal-anti-collusion-infrastructure/5413 Alice slowly walks down the old, dusty stairs of the building into the basement. She thinks wistfully of the old days, when quadratic-voting in the World Collective Market was a much simpler process of linking her public key to a twitter account and opening up metamask to start firing off votes. дальше »
2019-10-2 04:03 | |
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