Security researchers attack the McCaffy-Backed Vault for “unopened” demands

2018-8-1 09:29

Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that.
A recently released wallet was said to be “unhackable” by its promoters, including John McAfee, and this has naturally triggered security researchers.
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“Unhackable” Bifti Wallet
When the Bitfi hardware wallet was unveiled in June, its official promotional material called it the “first truly unhackable” wallet, promising “impenetrable security” and an operation “without any risk of loss”.
It was also said to offer more security than any other type of storage, including cold storage.
No other hardware wallet has ever been built to this level of sophistication,” McAfee is quoted as saying.

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Blockchain bug hunters feature prominently at this year’s Pwnie Awards

Researchers have been diligently prodding cryptocurrency and blockchain companies for kinks in their security – and it seems some of them are finally getting recognition for their work. Three researchers are up for Pwnie Awards this year – an annual showcase of the best and worst in information security.

2018-8-8 19:35	Insider
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Security Researchers Attack McAfee-Backed Wallet for “Unhackable” Claims

With the vast amounts of money going around, it’s no surprise that the greater Bitcoin ecosystem is rife with scams, hacks and cyber attacks of all kinds. Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that.

2018-8-1 06:35
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Researchers find tons of red flags in Bitfi’s ‘unhackable’ cryptocurrency wallet

Last week, John McAfee offered up $100,000 to anyone who could break into the Bitfi wallet – a device advertised as the world’s first completely “unhackable” cryptocurrency wallet. Bitfi even asked that all attempts be made public.

2018-7-31 15:59	Insider
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Monero Mining Strikes Again: Drupal Systems at Risk

On July 23, 2018, cybersecurity website Security Intelligence reported that several companies and software users remain susceptible to the infamous “Drupalgeddon virus,” despite Drupal Security Labs releasing a software patch in March 2018 to fight the vulnerability.

2018-7-25 06:00	XMR
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware

One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers.

2018-7-18 23:18	Privacy & security
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Can Quantum Computing Crack Bitcoin?

Many experts have warned of the possibility that quantum computing could pose a serious threat to the security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In fact, a study by MIT researchers revealed that the threat would be imminent within 10 years.

2018-7-17 15:29
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AI is finding out when the person using your account isn’t you

A few months ago, security researchers at 4iQ uncovered a 41-gigabyte file being sold on the dark web that contained 1. 4 billion username and password combinations from online services such as Netflix, Last.

2018-7-13 11:17
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Controversial Malware Targets MacOS Users Through Slack and Discord

Security researchers have revealed that a controversial malware is targeting MacOS users talking about cryptocurrencies on Slack and Discord. “Dumb” MacOS Attack The malware was first reported by Remco Verhoef of SANS.

2018-7-5 07:00
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New MacOS Malware Targets Discord & Slack Users Who Are Crypto Investors

Two very popular platforms, Slack and Discord, have been mired in some troubling circumstances. According to security researchers, there have been MacOS malware attacks targeting the two platforms, especially those who tend to discuss cryptocurrencies.

2018-7-3 10:30	News
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Platform to Launch Security Audit Contests for Crypto Exchanges With $2 Million Reward Pool

A project aims to help companies identify and mitigate security gaps by transforming the process of finding vulnerabilities into “contests” for cybersecurity researchers #SPONSORED

2018-7-2 10:00	Crypto Exchange
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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.

2018-7-2 00:20	Ransomware
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“No Grounding In Reality”: BIS Report Tells A Strange Crypto Story

Earlier this week, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) in Switzerland issued a new document as part of its annual economic report that warns citizens of the dangers of digital currencies.

2018-6-20 22:29
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rippled version 0.90.1

Ripple has released rippled version 0. 90. 1, which includes fixes for issues reported by external security researchers. These issues, when exploited, could cause a rippled instance to restart or, in some circumstances, stop executing.

2018-6-17 12:50
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rippled Version 1.0.1

Ripple has released rippled version 1. 0. 1, which includes fixes for issues identified by Ripple engineers and reported by external security researchers. These issues, when exploited, could cause a rippled instance to restart or, in some circumstances, stop executing.

2018-6-17 02:56
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Bitcoin Researchers Propose New Transaction Ordering Rule

Technology & Security This week four Bitcoin Cash (BCH) researchers and developers proposed a different transaction sorting process for the BCH protocol called ‘canonical transaction ordering.’ The proposed method would sort transactions against their identifiers, rather than the current topological transaction ordering rule, making it easier to for the network to process very large blocks.

2018-6-14 05:10	Virtual reality
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Экс-партнерша Джона Макафи утверждает, что он все еще жив

В новом документальном фильме Netflix «Бегство с дьяволом: Дикий мир Джона Макафи» бывшая партнерша предпринимателя Саманта Эррера заявила, что он все еще жив и находится в Техасе. Об этом пишет Decrypt.

Джон Макафи заявил, что вернулся к управлению криптопроектом GHOST

Джон Макафи объявил, что вернул себе контроль в работе над криптопроектом Ghost. I have returned to controlling the $GHOST development. My feud with management has ended. With the announcement that we will soon release a private stable coin, will mark a new era in transacting crypto business.

Джон Макафи: Я покидаю проект Ghost. Нет сомнений, что он провалится

Предприниматель Джон Макафи объявил, что покидает проект Ghost. В качестве причины он назвал неспособность нынешнего руководства привести его к успеху. I am abandoning the the $Ghost project. Management is incapable of making a success of the project.

John McAfee Has Left His Own Privacy Asset Project

Some might say he's given up the $Ghost.

Джон Макафи анонсировал выпуск дебетовой карты для своей криптовалюты Ghost

Команда Ghost показала тизер своей новой дебетовой карты. Протокол децентрализованной и анонимной кариптовалюты создан и продвигается создателем антивируса и криптоэнтузиастом Джоном Макафи. We're excited to share with you today a video teaser of what's coming for $GHOST Pretty soon you will be able to spend your $GHOST in many parts of the world, this debit […]

Major Car Companies Get Creative Before Next Crypto Bull Run

Luxury car company Rolls Royce announced a line of cars hosting blockchain puzzles, shortly after Lamborghini revealed a yacht.

Whitepaper приватной монеты Ghost от Джона Макафи скопирован с другого проекта

В своих новых твитах эксцентричный крипто-деятель Джон Макафи признал, что его проект конфиденциальной монеты Ghost частично скопировал whitepaper другой опенсорсной конфиденциальной монеты, PIVX. Тем не, Макафи, похоже, намерен подать в суд на создателей PIVX за распространение порочащих его сведений.

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