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Study: Facial recognition AI’s alright, if you’re cisgender and white
I’m a cisgender white male. I can unlock my phone, sign into my bank account, and breeze through border patrol check points using my face with 98 percent accuracy. Facial recognition software is great for people who look like me. дальше »
2019-10-18 22:19 | |
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Alexis Ohanian and Serj Tankian team up to help build a social network for Armenia
I spent last week in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which played host to this year’s World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). The prestigious event brings together government agencies, IT companies, lobbying groups, investors, and startups as they discuss the latest developments in information and communications tech. дальше »
2019-10-16 15:59 | |
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10 Things You Should Never Do When Preparing Your Cryptocurrency Taxes
For millions of people, cryptocurrency makes perfect sense. Its neatly defined rules, mathematical certainty, and resistance to being co-opted by certain interest groups make it one of the soundest, and most apolitical financial tools ever created. дальше »
2019-10-10 18:16 | |
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Insolar Announces Microsoft, Oracle and Innosuisse Collaborations Ahead of Mainnet Launch
The blockchain provider Insolar has announced several important partnerships. The company is set to collaborate with Oracle, Microsoft and several innovations groups such as the German Energy Agency, the UK Energy Innovation Center and Innosuisse. дальше »
2019-10-9 01:28 | |
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With The US Recession Scare, Will Bitcoin Or Gold Become The Best Safe Haven Asset?
There has been much talk among groups that Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies like it, are the future of the world. Even so, as the last two days heralded a possible US recession, investors are turning a blind eye to cryptocurrency and focusing on the thing that always glitters: Gold. Last Tuesday, the US Institute of Supply […] дальше »
2019-10-4 16:19 | |
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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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KPMG survey reveals blockchain tokens might only be good for
‘Big Four’ accounting firm KPMG has revealed that 83 percent of Americans aged 18 to 24 it surveyed were interested in the future of blockchain tokens — despite sickeningly poor market performance over the past two years. дальше »
2019-9-25 15:59 | |
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Mobile malware campaign targeting Uyghur Muslims impacted Tibetans too
The mobile malware campaign targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China was also directed at senior members of Tibetan groups, according to new research. The details — disclosed by University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab and TechCrunch — reveal that the targets were sent specifically tailored malicious web links over WhatsApp, which, when opened, exploited browser vulnerabilities on iOS and Android devices to install spyware, and surreptitiously stole private and sensitive information. дальше »
2019-9-25 11:36 | |
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This map connects Russia’s deadly malware to the espionage groups behind them
Notorious threat actors like Potao Express, BlackEnergy and Turla account for as many as 79 unique malware families that have been used to infiltrate European government and military computers and target “high-value” entities across Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, and Belarus for information harvesting. дальше »
2019-9-25 16:02 | |
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Infosys Finacle and R3 complete trial of blockchain based trade finance application
Infosys Finacle and R3 complete trial of blockchain based trade finance application - CryptoNinjas Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys, today announced the successful completion of a global blockchain trial in partnership with R3, the enterprise blockchain software company. дальше »
2019-9-23 17:02 | |
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Wait, Facebook had ‘group stories’? Well they’re shutting it down anyway
Just nine months after introducing Stories in Facebook Groups, the social media giant is killing off the feature on September 26, at 9AM Pacific Time. The development was first reported by Matt Navara on Friday, which has since been confirmed by Facebook. дальше »
2019-9-23 11:25 | |
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Understanding PLONK
Special thanks to Justin Drake, Karl Floersch, Hsiao-wei Wang, Barry Whitehat, Dankrad Feist, Kobi Gurkan and Zac Williamson for review Very recently, Ariel Gabizon, Zac Williamson and Oana Ciobotaru announced a new general-purpose zero-knowledge proof scheme called PLONK, standing for the unwieldy quasi-backronym “Permutations over Lagrange-bases for Oecumenical Noninteractive arguments of Knowledge”. дальше »
2019-9-24 04:03 | |
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How machine learning in policing could fuel racial discrimination
The debate over the police using machine learning is intensifying – it is considered in some quarters as controversial as stop and search. Stop and search is one of the most contentious areas of how the police interact with the public. дальше »
2019-9-21 12:00 | |
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Facebook identifies secret campaign to influence voters in Iraq and Ukraine
Earlier today, Facebook announced it had terminated multiple accounts, pages, and groups belonging to two campaigns targeting voters in Iraq and Ukraine. The move is part of the social giant’s crackdown on “inauthentic behavior. дальше »
2019-9-17 19:14 | |
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Власти США ввели санкции против хакеров из Северной Кореи
Минфин США ввел санкции против хакеров из Северной Кореи. Их обвиняют в краже $2 млрд у биткоин-бирж и банков. Treasury sanctions North Korean state-sponsored malicious cyber groups https://t.co/0CT8WltVCl — Treasury Department (@USTreasury) September 13, 2019 В документе говорится о трех крупных хакерских группировках — Lazarus, Bluenoroff и Andariel. По данным Управления по контролю над иностранными […] дальше »
2019-9-17 10:26 | |
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Why efforts to get kids into STEM could be making education inequality worse
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a priority for governments around the world. For example, the UK’s current commitment to increasing investment in research and development to 2. дальше »
2019-9-16 17:01 | |
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Notorious North Korean Hacking Groups
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed strict sanctions on “Lazarus,” “Bluenoroff,” and “Andariel,” three North Korean state-run hacking groups that have allegedly hacked several bitcoin trading venues, banks and other financial institutions, in an effort to fund the region’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, reportsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-9-16 17:00 | |
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US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups from North Korea
The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel. дальше »
2019-9-16 11:00 | |
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US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups From North Korea
The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel. дальше »
2019-9-16 11:00 | |
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US Treasury Warns US Fintech Companies To Be Regulatory Compliant
Sigal Mandelker, the US Treasury undersecretary recently said that cryptos can become the next frontier on the war on terror. “While most terrorist groups still primarily rely on the traditional financial system and cash to transfer funds, without the appropriate strong safeguards cryptocurrencies could become the next frontier,” Mandelker said. The undersecretary went on to […] дальше »
2019-9-15 19:27 | |
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US Treasury Claims North Korean Weapons Program Is Funded By Crypto’s From Hacking Group Lazarus
The U. S. Treasury Department said Friday that North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups attacked critical infrastructure, drawing illicit funds that ultimately funded the country’s weapons and missile programs. дальше »
2019-9-14 18:04 | |
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US sanctions against 3 North Korean cyber groups accused of targeting financial institutions and crypto exchanges
The US shares a complicated relationship with North Korea and it is getting, even more, complex. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Friday, sanctions against three North Korean hacking groups accused of attacking important institutions, malicious cyber-attacks and stealing millions from cryptocurrency exchanges to financial institutions. дальше »
2019-9-14 13:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Used to Fund North Korean Weapons Program, Says US Treasury
The US Treasury Department has just announced new sanctions against online criminal groups based in North Korea. The groups have reportedly conducted cryptocurrency ransomware attacks and other cyber crimes aimed at subverting international sanctions against the state. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:00 | |
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Andreessen Horowitz Summit: Crypto Is Like The Internet In 1992
If Andreessen Horowitz has any say in the matter, crypto regulation could be just around the corner. As unsavory as it may sound, Washington tends to be more swayed by powerful interest groups than the will of the general public. дальше »
2019-9-6 23:53 | |
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YouTube settles with FTC over child privacy violations
Within days of launching its YouTube Kids site and adding more age categories to the Kids app, YouTube is settling with the Federal Trade Commission over child privacy violations. According to a report from Politico, YouTube agreed to pay $150-200 million to the Justice Department to settle the FTC investigation. дальше »
2019-8-31 02:36 | |
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Terrorists Raise Crypto Funds via Privacy App Telegram, Report Claims
The privacy-focused instant messaging app Telegram – that is launching its blockchain in October – is reportedly used by terrorist groups to raise funds in crypto for their cause, a recent study shows. дальше »
2019-8-31 14:39 | |
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Researchers propose aggressive new method to eradicate online hate groups
A team of researchers from George Washington University and the University of Miami recently published the results of a study to determine the ecological makeup of online hate groups. Based on their findings, they’ve come up with four strategies to disrupt these groups and, hopefully, eradicate them once and for all. дальше »
2019-8-23 00:35 | |
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Blockchain Education Initiatives Launch at California Universities
A VC-backed blockchain firm aiding student groups at Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge is officially rolling out its programs at three California universities. дальше »
2019-8-23 11:00 | |
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Anti-abortion groups found a way around Google’s new ad policy
In May, Google announced plans to crack down on misleading advertisements from anti-abortion groups that present themselves as abortion clinics online. In the tech giant’s initial update, it changed its “Healthcare and medicines” policy after numerous allegations that it provided $150,000 in free adverts to an anti-abortion group known for running misleading ads designed to discourage women from terminating their pregnancies. дальше »
2019-8-20 13:06 | |
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As US Expands Subprime Mortgage Program, Is a New Crisis Looming?
The Federal Housing Administration, a division of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has recently adopted new guidelines widening the scope of condo purchases eligible for lower down payment loans insured by the government. дальше »
2019-8-20 22:31 | |
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Facebook’s group privacy settings actually make sense now
Until today, Facebook has given you three options for creating a user group: Open, closed, or ‘secret. ’ While the first is pretty obvious, the other two were occasional sources of confusion – an admin might set a group to ‘closed’ without realizing it was still searchable, for instance. дальше »
2019-8-15 22:15 | |
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Cryptocurrencies may be the silver bullet gun advocates need to circumvent restrictions, uphold the Second Amendment
The shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas are still fresh in the memory of Americans. Like every previous shooting, these raised urgent questions about gun laws in the United States of America. дальше »
2019-8-14 17:30 | |
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How to (selectively) hide Instagram Stories like a pro
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Instagram Stories are a handy way of sharing fleeting moments from your life without immortalizing them on your feed. дальше »
2019-8-9 16:40 | |
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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao addresses “KYC leak FUD,” 25 BTC bounty offered
News resurfaced that Binance’s know-your-customer (KYC) data had been hacked and uploaded into a Telegram group, dubbed “Find Your Binance KYC. ” Several images of people holding their identities for the exchange’s verification process were posted in Telegram groups, causing customers to panic. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:21 | |
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United Nations Report Indicates that North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons were Funded by Cyber Attacks
A privileged United Nations report confirms what everybody was suspecting so far: North Korea has been funding their nuclear program through orchestrated cyber-attacks from hacker groups set up and funded by the government. дальше »
2019-8-6 17:00 | |
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Facebook removes campaign with ties to Saudi Arabian government
Facebook has removed hundreds of fake accounts and pages associated with individuals connected to the Saudi Arabian government as part of its ongoing fight to curtail coordinated inauthentic behavior on the platform. дальше »
2019-8-2 11:43 | |
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Australian Digital Currency Association (ADCA) and Blockchain Australia (BA) Announce Merger
The merger took place on the 22nd of July between the Australian Digital Currency Association (ADCA) and Blockchain Australia (BA). As per some of the signed documentation related to the deal, the two groups will now combine their efforts and work under the BA brand name. As per an announcement made late last month, the […] дальше »
2019-8-1 17:13 | |
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North Korean hacking groups and copycats are going after financial institutions
State-sponsored and criminal actors are mounting a wide array of cyber attacks against the global finance industry with an aim to steal data and sabotage trading systems, according to new research. дальше »
2019-8-1 15:32 | |
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A contrarian look at Bitcoin’s price may highlight probable scenarios for the future
Crypto Twitter is teeming with analysts and price prediction gurus, with so-called experts running paid groups, selling lessons, and promising accurate predictions. How much of it is true? Can one really predict the price of Bitcoin? Bulls v. дальше »
2019-7-30 22:30 | |
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After Allegations Of US Traders Still Using Their Exhange, Bitfinex Promises To Try And Prevent It
The traders in the United States are one of the biggest groups that are presently trying to get involved with cryptocurrency. While there are some reports to suggest that this is a hedging plan against what could happen in the American economy, a more imminent concern is in the way that Bitfinex is handling its […] дальше »
2019-7-29 21:36 | |
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Donald Trump is failing to recognize how cryptocurrencies are changing the face of campaign finance
From an experimental idea in the minds of Libertarians, cryptocurrencies today have become an idea of interest for major financial and non-financial institutions, politicians, nation-states, and even terrorist groups. дальше »
2019-7-28 19:30 | |
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Facebook Libra Inspires a Wave of New Online Scams
Online criminals are impersonating as the representative of Facebook to lure victims into buying the social media platform’s yet-to-release cryptocurrency, Libra. According to the Washington Post, scammers lately ran ads through a dozen on fake accounts, pages, and groups across Facebook and Instagram, presenting themselves as the official hubs of Libra. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:00 | |
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U.K’s Financial Conduct Authority ‘involved’ in email scam involving Bitcoin
“With great power comes great responsibility” The cryptocurrency market needs to abide by that as well. And, Facebook learnt this the hard way after it was found that fake Facebook accounts, pages, and groups were claiming to sell the yet-to-be released cryptocurrency, Libra, at a discounted rate. дальше »
2019-7-24 03:30 | |
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Facebook forced to take action against fraudsters peddling fake Libra
It’s barely been a month since Facebook unleashed its cryptocurrency Libra into the wild and published its whitepaper. But already, the social media giant has been forced to address a growing number of fake communications associated to its digital asset. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:44 | |
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Fake Libra Peddlers LOL-Swarm Facebook for Discount Crypto Scam
Numerous fake accounts, groups, and pages operated by fraudsters have swamped Facebook and Instagram to mispresent themselves as the official hubs for the social media giant’s upcoming Libra crypto, the Washington Post reported today. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:03 | |
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Facebook’s Messenger Kids failed to do its only job of keeping tabs on children’s chats
In 2017, Facebook launched a messenger app for kids to let them safely chat only with people approved by their guardians. However, a recently discovered design flaw in the app allowed young users to do precisely the opposite: participate in group chats with adults, without their parents’ permission. дальше »
2019-7-23 08:00 | |
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