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Gold Bug Peter Schiff: 'Is the Twitter Hack a Harbinger for Bitcoin?'
Pavel Luptak — co-founder of Czech cryptocurrency community hub Parallel Polis — says Schiff’s suggestion has no foundations in reality. дальше »
2020-7-16 14:39
Twitter Hack: ‘Social Engineering Attack’ on Employee Admin Panels
Hackers were able to get away with posting fake Bitcoin giveaways on various Twitter accounts thanks to high level internal admin access. дальше »
2020-7-16 08:11
Fraudulent Site Impersonates Encrypted Messaging Service to Steal Bitcoins
A new Bitcoin-related scam emerged through a phishing site that impersonates a self-destructing encrypted notes service.
дальше »2020-6-16 21:23
Blackmail is Behind Multi-Million ETH Transfer Fees, Say Researchers
Researchers have concluded that the recent Ether transfers that spent over $5 million in gas fees are the result of hackers trying to extort a compromised exchange. дальше »
2020-6-15 23:00
Botnet Exploits SQL Servers to Install Crypto Mining App
Sophos revealed recent botnet attacks breach Microsoft SQL server databases to install a well-known Monero mining app.
дальше »2020-6-11 21:11
Coil Invests in Hacker Noon to Deliver Streaming Micropayments
Coil takes an 8% stake in tech news platform Hacker Noon, seeking to implement Web Monetization for their 10,000 plus contributing writers. дальше »
2020-6-11 19:49
IOTA Updates Trinity Desktop Wallet to Partly Address Recent Hack
The IOTA Foundation releases new Trinity wallet as part of its remediation plan, but network coordinator is still on hold
дальше »2020-2-18 20:13
Cryptojacking Protection an Area of Focus for Microsoft’s Edge Browser
As cryptojacking becomes more prevalent, Microsoft Edge developers aim to protect users from having their processing power stolen to mine cryptocurrencies
дальше »2020-2-10 15:49
Trezor Wallets Can Be Hacked, Kraken Reveals
Trezor hardware wallets can be hacked, and software fixes are impossible
дальше »2020-2-1 20:59
AT&T Can’t Deny Part In $1.8M Crypto Theft, Tech Adviser Says
Seth Shapiro sued AT&T for allowing hackers to steal $1. 8m in crypto and said that their claims of failing to prevent the theft are not sufficient. Seth Shapiro vs. AT&T Back in October 2019, the crypto world witnessed a rather unique case, where blockchain entrepreneur, and two-time Emmy-winning tech consultant, Seth Shapiro, from California, filed a lawsuit against US telecom giant, AT&T. дальше »
2020-1-10 14:00
MakerDAO Responds to Dev Accusing Network of $340M Vulnerabilty
Maker announced a series of governance polls after dev divulged how hackers could attack the MakerDAO network and steal $340 million
дальше »2019-12-11 01:04
Vertcoin 51% Attack ‘Motive Uncertain’ as Hackers Lose up to $4,000
Vertcoin hackers fail to steal more as Bittrex closes down wallet
дальше »2019-12-3 13:18
New Spyware Replaces Crypto Wallets on Clipboard via Telegram: Report
New Trojan-delivered spyware replaces crypto wallets on clipboard using Telegram bots, Juniper Networks warns
дальше »2019-9-29 03:47
Four Out of Five Top Bitcoin QR Code Generators are Scams: Report
Most of the top Google results for “bitcoin qr generator” return phishing websites, luring users into sending payments to scammers
дальше »2019-9-6 04:40
PIVX, Possibly Other PoS Chains Vulnerable to Bug, Attackers Profit
Private transactions cryptocurrency PIVX is vulnerable to a bug allowing the attacker to obtain unfairly high staking rewards
дальше »2019-8-14 19:06
Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report
As monero's price fell in 2018, cryptojackers innovated by stealing user data like passwords and IP addresses. дальше »
2019-8-8 04:00
Chinese Gov’t Hackers Are Targeting Crypto Companies: Report
Cybersecurity company FireEye claims that Chinese state hackers attack cryptocurrency and video game enterprises
дальше »2019-8-8 16:24
Sophisticated Trading Bot Exploits Synthetix Oracle, Funds Recovered
How $1 billion worth of synthetic KRW-backed Ether was compromised by a trading bot
дальше »2019-7-6 00:37
Riviera Beach To Pay $600,000 In Bitcoin As Ransom After A City-wide Network Attack
Cyber attackers successfully launched an attack on a small city in Florida, Riviera Beach. Reports show that the city is paying the ransom demanded by these cyber attackers. It is uncertain at this point that the cyber attackers will honor their words and return control back to the city. дальше »
2019-6-22 07:59
Atlantis Hard Fork for Ethereum Classic Scheduled for September 17 Launch
ETC developers settled on block number 8,722,000 for the Atlantis hard fork, which is expected on September 17
дальше »2019-6-21 01:18
Napster Creator’s Blockchain Firm Helium Releases IoT Hotspots
Helium launched blockchain-based hotspot devices, designed to comprise a decentralized internet network providing IoT connectivity
дальше »2019-6-13 01:13
Beaxy Launches Crypto Trading Platform Despite Hack Last Month
Beaxy has announced the launch of its crypto trading platform weeks after it was hacked
дальше »2019-6-12 19:54
Crypto Market Outlook Downgraded to ‘Uncertain’ in New SFOX Volatility Report
The current outlook for the crypto market has been downgraded from mildly bullish to uncertain in a new volatility report
дальше »2019-6-7 18:33
Inside the World’s Biggest Blockchain Security Breaches
At the beginning of last month, May 2019, it was quite devastating to learn about a security hack that resulted in the loss of over $40 million worth of Bitcoins. This was quite a blow to Binance, one of the leading Blockchain exchanges today. дальше »
2019-6-2 10:39
UpBit Exchange Phishing Email Scam Came From North Korea, Source Claims
Hackers from North Korea were reportedly behind a phishing scam targeting users of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange UpBit
дальше »2019-5-31 13:20
The Cryptopia Nightmare Drags on as Liquidators Struggle to Reimburse Hacked Users
Have the dangers of centralized exchange custody been exposed? Auditors battle for the release of Cryptopia user data kept on third-party servers
дальше »2019-5-31 21:49
North Korea Launched Cryptocurrency Attacks in Response to Sanctions, Says FBI
U.S. officials claim attacks such as WannaCry and hacks of crypto exchanges were an attempt to circumvent sanctions by North Korea
дальше »2019-5-30 14:12
Tron Discloses Critical Vulnerability Which Could Have Crashed Its Blockchain
An already-fixed critical vulnerability which could have rendered the TRX blockchain unusable has been disclosed by the Tron Foundation
дальше »2019-5-7 00:10
Hackers Attacking GitHub Repositories for Bitcoin Ransom
GitHub, a platform where software developers from across the globe discover, share and build software, is now being attacked by hackers who aim to hijack and encrypt users’ code for a Bitcoin ransom, according to a Vice report on May 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-7 23:00
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Zaif to Resume Activity Seven Months After Hack
On April 22, normal activity will resume on the previously hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif
дальше »2019-4-22 14:53
World Economic Forum Releases Report About Blockchain Cybersecurity
A report about blockchain cybersecurity has been released by the World Economic Forum, with a stress on the importance of cybersecurity leadership
дальше »2019-4-8 19:20
Mt. Gox Trustee Announces Creditors Received Decisions Over Rehabilitation Claims
Nobuaki Kobayashi, trustee of the notorious Japanese Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Mt. Gox, has sent the decisions on rehabilitation claims to customers
дальше »2019-4-4 17:43
A Guilty Verdict, Impatient Creditors and a Resurrecting Movement: Mt. Gox Saga Continues
The Mt. Gox saga continues, but there might be some light at the end of the tunnel for creditors, as the trustee is said to release findings within days.
дальше »2019-4-3 01:22
How to Earn BCH as a Bitcoin Bounty Hunter
Bounty hunters have been helping to bring criminals to justice since the days of the Old West, and they are still just as needed today. If you want to become a bounty hunter and get paid with cryptocurrency, you don’t even need a fast horse or a revolver these days – just useful information on […] The post How to Earn BCH as a Bitcoin Bounty Hunter appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-4-1 14:39
Stellar Patched an Inflation Bug and Burned the Resulting 2.25 Billion XLM: Research
The exploitation of an inflation bug in April 2017 reportedly led to 2.25 billion XLM being illicitly created and later burned
дальше »2019-3-28 20:45
Japan: Hacker Involved in 15 Mln Yen Crypto Theft Referred to Prosecutors
The alleged Monappy crypto wallet hacker has been referred to prosecutors in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya
дальше »2019-3-15 04:35
Ledger Client Address Issue and Fake Deposits: Community Spots Two Vulnerabilities Related to Monero
At least two seperate bugs related to Monero have been detected — learn more about them here
дальше »2019-3-6 16:13
Cryptopia Won’t Resume Trading Until Balances Are Secure, Discord Message Notes
Cryptopia won’t resume activity after receiving police permission to do so, citing need to guarantee exchange security
дальше »2019-2-25 17:47
Coinbase Wallet Users Can Now Back Up Their Private Keys on Google Drive and iCloud. How Safe Is It?
Is storing private keys on centralized servers actually safe? Coinbase Wallet — and some cybersecurity experts — seem to think so
дальше »2019-2-17 15:56
Coinbase Gives Out $30,000 Reward for Detecting Critical Bug
Coinbase has given out a $30,000 reward for reporting a critical bug in its system, the biggest bounty ever listed on Coinbase’s HackerOne page
дальше »2019-2-14 23:54
SIM Swappers Swindle Millions — Biggest Criminal Threat in Crypto in 2019?
SIM swapping seems to be on the rise, as high-profile arrests and indictments highlight the threat to crypto holders
дальше »2019-2-12 15:58
Owner of Hacked Crypto Exchange BitGrail Sentenced to Return Funds to Customers
Italian bankruptcy court has ordered the founder of hacked Italian cryptocurrency exchange BitGrail to return as many hacked assets to his customers as possible
дальше »2019-1-29 00:20
Best Ways to Protect your Crypto Portfolio from Hackers
Avoid Crypto Exchanges De-sync Your Gmail Account Refuse the Password Autofill Opt for a Hardware Key Clear Password Autofill Go for hardware wallets Despite the vibrancy of the crypto market, with its immeasurable opportunities, it comes at a small price. дальше »
2019-1-16 11:11
Crypto Mining Malware Has Netted Nearly 5% of all Monero, Says Research
Hackers have mined at least 4.32 percent of the total monero in circulation, worth nearly $40 million today, according to new research. дальше »
2019-1-10 08:00
Crypto Mining Malware Has Netted Nearly 5% of All Monero, Says Research
Hackers have mined at least 4.32 percent of the total monero in circulation, worth nearly $40 million today, according to new research. дальше »
2019-1-10 08:00
Hackers Turn Twitter of Belgian Non-Profit Into Fake Coinbase Promo Account
Scammers took over the account of a Belgian non-profit, transforming it into a “Coinbase promotion account” and posting a scam BTC giveaway
дальше »2019-1-10 05:00
Hackers Netted Nearly $1 Million in Blockchain Bug Bounties in 2018
The year of 2018 saw cryptocurrency users and enthusiasts lose a lot of money. The year started off with… The post Hackers Netted Nearly $1 Million in Blockchain Bug Bounties in 2018 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-1 21:35
Here’s How Hackers Made Nearly $1 Million from not Stealing
HackerOne, a bug bounty platform that allows companies to test their security with ethical hackers, has announced that nearly $1,000,000 has been collected from blockchain companies as of December 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-31 20:00
Crypto Criminals On The Lose: Electrum Wallet Phished, Over 200 BTC Lost
Ever since the first cryptocurrency entered the market, cybercrime has been one of the most serious threats facing the budding industry. That’s one reason crypto users should always be on the lookout to identify and dodge devious schemes to defraud them of their digital assets. дальше »
2018-12-28 14:02
Phishing Attack on Electrum Wallet Nets Hacker Almost $1 Million in Hours: Report
A hacker has managed to fool Electrum wallet users into handing over more than $910,000, report
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