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Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Rolls Out Tech to Spot Market Manipulation
Crypto exchange Bitstamp is upgrading its tech arsenal to better identify suspicious activity and market manipulation. дальше »
2018-11-28 16:04
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How Coinbase Builds Secure Infrastructure To Store Bitcoin In The Cloud
Learn about working at Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/careers - Medium дальше »
2018-11-27 00:13
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay Professor Declares Bitcoin Safe From 51% Attack
Cryptocurrency service provider Zebpay and Professor Saravanan Vijayakumaran, an Associate professor at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, recently conducted a survey on Bitcoin’s security, concluding that the world’s premier cryptocurrency is safe from a 51% attack. дальше »
2018-11-26 19:59
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Only 1 In 10 Gmail Users Protect Their Accounts Properly
Why the Two-Factor Verification is Important Gmail is the most common email service on the internet. Most users link their Gmail account to other online accounts, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google Adsense and Buzz. дальше »
2018-11-23 09:29
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IT startup Blocko has deployed blockchain-based document management system for Hyundai-Kia Motors
On November 21, Blocko, an IT startup based in South Korea that builds AERGO, announced that it had successfully deployed a blockchain-based security contract and e-document management system for Hyundai-Kia Motors to help reduce costs and increase security around document management. дальше »
2018-11-22 12:56
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Make-A-Wish Website Infected With Cryptojacking Malware CoinImp Via Dupalgeddon 2 Vulnerability
Earlier this year, Forbes reported that crypto jacking is now the world’s most popular cyberthreat after displacing ransomware from the top spot. Apparently, the threat is now so prevalent that hackers are indiscriminate when it comes to their target. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:29
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Read this if you’ve got ‘nothing to hide’
Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur — from managing stress to embracing awkwardness. You can also get his musings straight to your inbox by signing up for his newsletter! If you’re one of those people who think privacy isn’t really an issue for you because you have nothing to hide, you should read this. дальше »
2018-11-20 18:55
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Crypto Exchange Bittrex Is Looking for a Security Engineer While Warning Users Against Fraud
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has asked the crypto community to be mindful of the malicious agents who are posing as them and asking for a listing fee. Bittrex has also posted a new job opening for a security engineer who would help with designing best practices at the organization and operational processes that manage risks. дальше »
2018-11-20 16:59
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Details of 170,000 Pakistani debit cards leaked on dark web
Last week, we reported that nearly 20,000 Pakistani debit cards were put up for sale on the dark web. Now, cybersecurity firm Group-IB has found out that earlier this week, a new dump of whooping 177,878 appeared on the dark web. дальше »
2018-11-16 18:55
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2FA codes are great for security, except when 26M of them are leaked
Just when you thought two-factor authentication was enough to secure your online accounts, a troubling discovery shows how this system can be comprised, thanks to human error. TechCrunch reports that a database of text messages containing more than 26 million 2FA codes, password reset links, and delivery tracking details was left out in the open … This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2018-11-16 13:22
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Firefox will notify you when you visit breached websites
Future versions of Firefox will warn the user when they wander onto a website that’s been the victim of a recently-reported data breach. The tool, called Firefox Monitor Notifications, is available now in Firefox Quantum and will be rolled out to users of the mainline browser in the coming weeks. дальше »
2018-11-15 15:57
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Report: Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks Likely to Surge in the Future
Kaspersky Lab’s cyber threat and research arm Securelist published a report on November 13, 2018, which provides details on the rising trend of cyber attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges in Q3 2018. The report also mentions prominent cyber attack groups including Lazarus as well as observing massive growth in crypto mining attacks. дальше »
2018-11-15 10:00
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Alex Jones’ Infowars store was infected with credit card skimming software
Infowars is best known as the fake news platform used by beetroot-red nutjob Alex Jones to spout wild conspiracies and defame grieving parents. But did you also know it boasts an online store where you can buy vitamins, “neutraceuticals,” and garish right-wing t-shirts? I mention the retail bit because, according to ZDNet and Dutch security researcher, Willem de Groot, it was recently the site of a particularly nasty Magecart infection, which hoovered up the details of roughly 1,600 customers. дальше »
2018-11-14 12:59
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What does Brexit mean for the fight against cybercrime?
In less than five months, Britain will leave the European Union. Although the referendum debate gravitated to a few small areas, like immigration and trade policy, the reality is that Brexit has much broader implications. дальше »
2018-11-13 16:10
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43-year-old Thrown in Prison After Trying to Bomb a UK Crypto Business
A British citizen has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after he tried to bomb a British cryptocurrency firm. The 43-year-old convict resented the company because of their failure to reset his account password. дальше »
2018-11-12 22:29
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NEM Redemption: XEM Rises On Coincheck Relisting
A Japanese exchange was hacked at the start of the year. In one Friday morning, thieves managed to steal more than $530m worth of NEM (XEM) from Coincheck. It remains the largest-scale theft based on contemporary prices, even surpassing the Mt. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:45
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Post-WannaCry: Only 3% of companies are prepared for new types of cyberattacks
One year ago, my phone lit up with the first text alert about the WannaCry ransomware attack. From the onset, it was clear this attack was major and that it was moving across the world at an unprecedented speed. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:30
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Crypto Investor Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against AT&T and T-Mobile for Phone Hacks
Silver Miller, one of the leading law firms for cryptocurrency related cases in the US is now suing AT&T and T-Mobile for cell phone hacks that victimized cryptocurrency holders. The crypto investor law firm usually engages in cases related to Initial Coin Offering (ICO) frauds and crypto exchange disputes. дальше »
2018-11-9 19:29
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Ditch Ethereum At Your Own Peril: DApp Founder
Ethereum (ETH) has had bad press lately. Erstwhile Ethereum dApps are moving onto other networks; prices are at rock bottom. At a conference not too long ago, one cryptocurrency trader described ether tokens as “practically dogshit. дальше »
2018-11-9 17:59
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Crypto Exchange Gate.io Suspends StatCounter Service after Reports of Hackers Hijacking Bitcoin Transactions
Cryptocurrency exchange Gate. io has removed StatCounter, one of the most popular web analytics tools, from its website following reports of a security breach, the company announced in a blog post on November 7, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-9 23:00
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Kraken is the safest crypto exchange, cryptocurrency held there is the cheapest to insure
Prominent cybersecurity firm Group-IB has graded the security of top crypto exchanges, TheNextWeb reported November 6. According to research conducted by the Moscow-based firm in partnership with crypto asset insurance platform CryptoIns, the Kraken platform is the safest crypto exchange. дальше »
2018-11-8 12:23
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Living in a Post-Quantum Cryptography World
The slow yet steady development of quantum computers has brought major security fears to the forefront of the cryptocurrency sector as well as many other industries. This article explains the problem, its origin, mechanisms, and implications as well as the steps that are being taken to remedy the threat that quantum computers pose. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00
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20,000 Pakistani debit card details surface on the dark web
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said that major banks in the country have suffered a cyber attack affecting more than 20,000 users. “More than 100 cases (of cyber-attack) have been registered with the FIA and are under investigation. дальше »
2018-11-7 12:08
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How to Secure Your Digital Currency
Learn about working at Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/careers - Medium дальше »
2018-11-7 10:52
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China has a new surveillance tool that identifies citizens by how they walk
Chinese authorities have begun deploying a new surveillance tool designed to identify people by how they walk, or the shapes of their body. Adding to the already staggering number of surveillance cameras — many of which use bleeding edge optics and facial recognition technologies — China is already using the tool on the streets in its two largest cities, Beijing and Shanghai. дальше »
2018-11-7 04:07
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Ledger Appoints Benjamin Soong as Head of APAC at New Hong Kong Office
Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has recently opened a new office in Hong Kong to establish a global presence. The office will be led by Benjamin Soong, who has been named the head of Asia Pacific (APAC) region for the company. дальше »
2018-11-1 16:29
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ERC20 Protocol Creator Wants to Make Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) “Reversible”
On October 31, 2018, Fabian Vogelsteller, the developer best known for his work on Ethereum’s ERC20 token protocol, proposed a new model for initial coin offerings that could potentially make them safer for retail investors. дальше »
2018-11-1 15:00
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Details about the security updates in Trezor One firmware 1.7.1
Intrigues and stories on online security, privacy and the development of the world's most secure and ubiquitous hardware wallet for Bitcoin - the TREZOR. - Medium дальше »
2018-10-31 16:04
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Crypto Exchange MapleChange Shuts Down, Says it Doesn’t Have Money to Refund Users
MapleChange, a relatively minor Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, announced on October 28, 2018, that it would be shutting down after losing its bitcoin stash in a security breach. The news, however, didn’t yield any major impact on the global cryptocurrency market as prices hold steady in the aftermath of the ordeal. дальше »
2018-10-30 22:00
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Coinbase Pro Adds New Features to Improve Security and Usability
Coinbase, which has been touted by the media as the New York Stock Exchange of the crypto community, announced on Oct. 26th the addition of new features on Coinbase Pro designed to improve security and usability. дальше »
2018-10-29 16:59
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REMME Is on Track to Deliver a Password-less Future with Blockchain
With billions of people and devices connected to the internet at any given point of time, online security has perhaps never been this crucial. Despite all the vulnerabilities the approach implies, sensitive data – including personal identities and financial records – is still stored on centralized servers accessible via password authentication. дальше »
2018-10-28 18:00
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IOTA Announces Public Bug Bounty Program for Trinity Wallet
Since the launch of the initial Trinity Wallet, IOTA has announced that its Trinity Wallet bug bounty program is now open to the general public following months of developer-focused bug hunting on Bugcrowd. дальше »
2018-10-28 14:00
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Bitcoin Wallet Samourai Warns Users of “Dusting Attack”
On October 25, 2018, the privacy-centric cryptocurrency wallet Samourai warned users via Twitter of a new type of tracking tactic called a “dusting attack. ” Biting the Dust According to tweets, the attack is an attempt to compromise the security and privacy of Samourai users by using “coin dust” to deanonymize users and linking their transactional inputs together. дальше »
2018-10-27 18:00
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China’s First Blockchain Security Testing Center is Coming to Changsha
China is ready to establish its first blockchain security testing center – courtesy of an agreement signed between The National Computer Network Emergency Coordination Center and the economic development zone of Changsha, China News Service reported on October 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-26 11:00
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Nano Investor Abandons Lawsuit
An attempted class-action lawsuit against the creators of Nano has been dismissed with prejudice, after the lead plaintiff withdrew his complaint. Investor Alex Brola attempted to launch the suit against the cryptocurrency’s creators on behalf of the victims of the BitGrail hack, asking a US District Court to force developers to launch a “rescue fork,” putting […] The post Nano Investor Abandons Lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:30
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Coinbase Custody receives a license from New York regulator to offer crypto custody services
On October 23, a crypto company Coinbase announced that Coinbase Custody had obtained a license under New York State Banking Law to operate as an independent Qualified Custodian. Coinbase Custody will operate as a Limited Purpose Trust Company chartered by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). дальше »
2018-10-25 13:08
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Monero Fixes all Bulletproof Protocol Vulnerabilities Found in Second Security Audit
QuarksLab, a security research company entrusted with auditing Monero’s Bulletproof protocol, announced its findings Oct 22, 2018. Eight Critical issues, along with two medium-impact vulnerabilities, and 20 low-impact concern/vulnerabilities were found. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:59
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Cobo Vault Set for International Expansion, Offers Built-in PoS Mining Rewards and Military-Grade Security
With the number of cryptocurrency wallets currently available for crypto investors, it’s getting harder for start-ups to stand out from the rest of the competition. But Beijing-based Cobo might have what it takes to set itself apart from the crowd with its proof-of-stake (PoS) mining rewards. дальше »
2018-10-22 18:59
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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
The Internet of Things, commonly abbreviated as IoT, refers to the connection of devices (other than typical fare such as computers and smartphones) to the Internet. Cars, kitchen appliances, and many other things can all be connected through the IoT. дальше »
2018-10-22 07:00
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Chinese Startup Cobo Builds Ultra-Secure Self-Destructing Bitcoin Hardware Wallet
China-based cryptocurrency company Cobo has developed a new hardware wallet which provides innovative new security features to ensure that user funds are kept secure. The Cobo Vault Cobo refers to its Cobo Vault as “the world’s first all-around secure, military-grade cryptocurrency hardware wallet,” and this description seems to be justified. дальше »
2018-10-19 20:00
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UK-Based G4s Enters the Cryptocurrency Storage Service Market
The UK-based security company, G4S, is entering the cryptocurrency sector. However, instead of launching an exchange or a mining facility, it is offering a digital currency storage service. The FTSE 250 company announced on Wednesday, Oct. дальше »
2018-10-19 17:44
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Grin Coin And MimbleWimble: An Introductory Guide
What Are Grin And MimbleWimble? Grin coin is an implementation of the MimbleWimble protocol. Grin aims to be a scalable privacy coin that has no addresses, no amounts, and is therefore less storage intensive than other privacy coins and digital currencies. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:12
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Investment in Blockchain Security Will Grow: The Results of HackIT 4.0 in Kiev
Global losses from hacker attacks in 2018 amounted to $1. 8 billion, which exceeds the amount of losses for the period from 2011 to 2017. A sizeable share of victims are investors and users in the field of cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology, the commercial value of which will increase to almost $180 billion by 2025. дальше »
2018-10-18 23:00
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Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Exchange Introduces a New Improved Fiat Deposit System
Bitfinex, a Hong Kong based cryptocurrency exchange registered in the British Virgin Islands, announced in a blog post published on Oct. 16 that it is introducing a new improved fiat deposit system for it clients. дальше »
2018-10-18 21:39
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BK Global’s Entry Into Bithumb Could Pave the Way for Its Singapore Expansion, Improve Security
A Singapore-based consortium has just acquired a 38-percent stake in Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The deal is viewed as a positive development for the exchange as it could improve its security and even speed up its entry into the Singaporean market. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:49
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Binance and Chainalysis Team up to Fight Crypto Money Laundering
Chainalysis, a leader in cryptocurrency compliance and investigation solutions, announced in a press release on Oct. 17 that it has completed the development of its compliance solution in collaboration with Binance. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:39
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Malware Posing as Flash Update Mines Monero [XMR]
Crypto mining has become very common these days for hackers to earn a handsome income while putting a person’s devices at risk. Slowing computers, rising electricity bills, and other issues are caused because a hacker has infiltrated a computer through a malicious link or software. дальше »
2018-10-13 16:19
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Blockchain or Banks: Which has a Better Security for Financial Transactions?
By now, it’s highly likely that most of us understand how Blockchain technology has dramatically changed and how the world operates considerably. The Blockchain system is an openly distributed digital ledger technology behind the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-10-13 04:24
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51% Attack Being Livestreamed for Educational Purposes: Exclusive Interview
On October 7, 2018, Reddit user team-periwinkle took to social media, questioning cryptocurrency users for their interest in a potential 51% attack. While attackers would not typically announce their intentions publicly, the purpose of the attack would be for education, as the entire process will be live-streamed to allow anyone interested in learning how the often purely theoretical process works. дальше »
2018-10-13 01:00
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SpankChain, Adult Website Built on the Ethereum Platform, Foregoes Security Audit, Gets Hacked
SpankChain, a blockchain-based porn website built on the Ethereum network, announced via a blog post on Oct. 9 that it had been hacked and lost a total of 165. 38 ETH (approx. $38,000) and BOOTY worth $4,000. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:19
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