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Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Ranks Top for the 13th Time on Global Threat Index
The “Global Threat Index for December 2018” report from Israeli cybersecurity solutions company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has revealed that cryptocurrency mining malware has topped the chart for the 13th time in a row to be computer’s most prevalent attacks, according to GlobeNewswire on January 14. дальше »
2019-1-16 02:00 | |
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Has the Current Bear Market Made Crypto More Susceptible to 51% Attacks?
It’s no secret that the cryptocurrency market has been suffering major downturns lately with its original, and arguably still one of the most popular, Bitcoin being at the top of that list. However, the seldom thought of result is a higher prevalence of 51 percent attacks, made even easier by the low price of cryptos. […] дальше »
2019-1-16 23:55 | |
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More attacks coming in for Ethereum Classic (ETC) as on-chain transaction fees skyrocket
Less-popular result of the Ethereum hard fork, Ethereum Classic, recently suffered a 51% attack which led to more than $200,000 being stolen from exchanges. Recent data from the cryptocurrency’s blockchain suggests that more similar attacks might be on the way. дальше »
2019-1-15 08:39 | |
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Fee Spike on Ethereum Classic Raises Fears of More Exchange Attacks
Abnormal network activity this past Sunday on ethereum classic caused certain miners to receive thousands of dollars in payout. These peculiar transactions also caused average transaction fees and hashrate levels to reach unprecedented highs. дальше »
2019-1-15 01:00 | |
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Prevent a Personal Crypto Crash in 2019: 3 Golden Tips to Follow
Provided that over $1 billion was stolen from cryptocurrency exchange in 2018, it becomes a general knowledge that digital tokens need protection in 2019. Experts in blockchain reckon that mining cryptocurrency for beginners is not always an easy task. дальше »
2019-1-14 14:57 | |
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Keep your digital life secure with these 6 simple tricks
Data breaches, widespread malware attacks, and microtargeted personalized advertising were lowlights of digital life in 2018. As technologies change, so does the advice security experts give for how to best stay safe. дальше »
2019-1-12 12:30 | |
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Crypto Fund: “Antifragile” Bitcoin Profits From Chaos
It’s no secret that Bitcoin (BTC) is susceptible to ad hominem attacks from those who want to see it fail. Case in point, over the asset’s history — relatively minuscule in the grand scheme of things — has been lambasted time and time again by mainstream media, traditionalistic CEOs and regulators, and zealous cynics. дальше »
2019-1-11 14:00 | |
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How about that for decentralization: Steemit censoring content on their platform
Steemit, a social media content creating platform based on the Steem decentralized blockchain solution, banned the account of a group of hackers called “The Dark Overlord”. The group threatened to share sensitive information related to the terrorist attacks which happened on September 11th of 2001. дальше »
2019-1-11 08:26 | |
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Here’s Why 51% Attacks Don’t Affect Price
51% attacks are catastrophic in the cryptocurrency world–or are they? 51% attacks may be a little bit scary but here’s why they don’t affect price. The Ethereum Classic 51% Attack Ethereum Classic, one of the most popular altcoins by market cap, just succumbed to a 51% attack. дальше »
2019-1-11 04:00 | |
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‘It’s Quite Cryptic’: Normal People Explaining Bitcoin Shows It’s Still Very Early
This video by Naomi Brockwell of ‘normies’ explaining Bitcoin reminds us there’s still a long way to go taking cryptocurrencies to the masses. Let’s be honest. Between wild price swings, sensational hash wars, Ethereum forks, 51% attacks, and bearish regulators, it’s easy to get caught up in the crypto space. дальше »
2019-1-10 01:00 | |
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Litecoin (LTC) Creator, Charlie Lee: If A Crypto Cannot be 51% Attacked, it is Not Decentralized
Right after news broke that the Ethereum Classic (ETC) cryptocurrency had been the victim of a 51% attack, one twitter user by the name of Crypto Tesla noted that a cryptocurrency has to be open for such attacks if it were to remain decentralized. дальше »
2019-1-9 17:11 | |
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Ethereum Classic (ETC) 51% attack proof that shitcoins have no hope of succeeding?
On January 7th, the story broke about Ethereum Classic, the less popular result of the much-publicized post-DAO-hack Ethereum hard fork, suffering a 51% attack. After more than 200 thousand ETC ended up being stolen through double spending attacks and transaction reversal, ETC development team reacted and promised to look into a solution to what appears […] The post Ethereum Classic (ETC) 51% attack proof that shitcoins have no hope of succeeding? appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2019-1-9 12:57 | |
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Litecoin’s Charlie Lee: Decentralized Crypto ‘Must Be Susceptible to 51% Attacks’
The creator of Litecoin, Charlie Lee, has stated that decentralized crypto is by definition “susceptible to 51% attacks”
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Gate.io Exchange Claims it Lost $200,000 of Ethereum Classic (ETC) After 51% Attack
The cryptocurrency exchange Gate. io explained that it lost $200,000 in Ethereum Classic (ETC) coins after the 51% attack that the network is currently experiencing. It seems that the exchange lost 40,000 ETC since the network experienced double spend attacks. дальше »
2019-1-9 23:19 | |
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Ethereum Classic hackers steal over $1.1M with 51% attacks
Ethereum Classic, one of the most popular forks of the second most valuable cryptocurrencies by marketcap has suffered a 51-percent attack. After Chinese blockchain security firm SlowMist raised the alarm, an analyst at CoinNess dug a little deeper. дальше »
2019-1-8 13:34 | |
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Vertcoin (VTC) plans hardfork against ASICs
In the late second half of 2018, ASICs were made available for Vertcoin’s algorithm, Lyra2REv2. Due to the centralizing influence of these asics, a majority of network hashrate was collected by renting them to execute various majority hashrate attacks on the network. дальше »
2019-1-8 12:08 | |
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New USB-C protocol could save your devices from faulty chargers
To protect devices from damage through incompatible chargers and malware attacks, USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) – the organization that supports and promotes changes for USB standards – has introduced an authentication program for USB-C connections. дальше »
2019-1-3 10:16 | |
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Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
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Hackers Threaten to Leak Confidential 9/11 Documents Unless Paid in Bitcoin
Cybercriminal group “The Dark Overlord” has threatened to publicly release confidential files related to the 9/11 attacks if their ransom demands are not met, reports Motherboard on January 1, 2019. 9/11 Secrets up for Sale The hacker group tweeted on December 31, 2018, about their successful breach of the confidential database of law firms handling cases related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. дальше »
2019-1-3 00:00 | |
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Hacker Group Requests Bitcoin Payment for Classified and Secret Documents from 9/11
The hacker group called The Dark Overlord is threatening to release secret files related to 9/11 attacks. A few days ago, The Dark Overlord wrote on Twitter that they were able to have access to hundreds of classified documents related to the World Trade Center attack back in 2001. For future reference and pending any […] дальше »
2019-1-3 22:36 | |
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Hackers Threaten to release Classified documents on 9/11 attacks If Not Paid Demanded Ransom in Bitcoin
An adversarial threat group known as The Dark Overlord has threatened to release sensitive documents that reveal the truth about the 9/11 incident unless those who are potentially affected pay them an unspecified ransom in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:56 | |
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Hackers Threaten to Dump 9/11 Related Insurance Files If Ransom Not Paid In Bitcoin
A hacker group called The Dark Overlord threatened to release insurance files related to the 9/11 attacks on New Year’s Eve. The group noted that they had received the files after breaching the security of a law firm handling cases related to the Twin Tower terrorist attack. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:29 | |
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Blockchain Analysis Is About to Get Harder as P2EP Enters Testing Phase
Yet another tool is being added to Bitcoin’s growing number of privacy solutions. Thought up at a brainstorming event attended by Bitcoin developers and privacy researchers last summer, Pay to Endpoint (P2EP) is a relatively new trick that utilizes the well-known CoinJoin mixing technique to make blockchain analysis much harder. дальше »
2019-1-1 19:31 | |
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Electrum Wallet Phishing Attack Nets Hackers $900K in Bitcoin
Hackers managed to steal close to $900,000 worth of Bitcoin from Electrum wallet users via a phishing attack. While the attacks seem to have come to a halt, Electrum Devs say the hackers can launch new exploits since the issue hasn’t been permanently fixed. дальше »
2018-12-28 15:00 | |
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The Scams Of 2018: Crypto Thefts And Hacks That The Community Forgot
The Scams Of 2018: Crypto Thefts And Hacks That The Community Forgot In a year that was plagued with hacking attempts, phishing, and malware attacks, it is hard to remember everything. The crypto industry had so many difficulties, but the writers at the Hard Fork decided to bring to light some of the scams that […] дальше »
2018-12-28 04:21 | |
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Nouriel Roubini Puts Bitcoin Back On The Chopping Block, Labels Crypto The Most Manipulated Money Market In History
Nouriel Roubini Attacks Back; Says Crypto Is The Most Manipulated Financial Market In History Bitcoin has many supporters all around the world and a very active community. However, there are also several critics that have attacked the virtual currency several times. дальше »
2018-12-22 20:47 | |
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How Roubini’s attacks on bitcoin and crypto exposes his own ignorance
Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr Doom, thinks crypto is garbage and he’s been ranting again. The distinguished professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business is worth taking notice of, not so much because he is a professor of economics but because he is one of the few members of that profession to […] The post How Roubini’s attacks on bitcoin and crypto exposes his own ignorance appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-12-22 19:59 | |
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Kaspersky Lab: Middle East, Turkey and Africa Region Records 4-Fold Increase in Cryptomining Attacks
In 2018, Kaspersky Lab recorded a 4-fold increase in cryptomining attacks in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region from 3. 5 million in 2017 to 13 million this year, the firm said on December 14. дальше »
2018-12-19 02:57 | |
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Syncing Data Between Bitcoin Nodes Is About to Get Easier
Minisketch is a new solution that’s trying to solve an old problem. Spearheaded by Blockstream co-founder Pieter Wuille, Bitcoin Core contributor and fellow Blockstream co-founder Gregory Maxwell, and Blockstream software engineer Gleb Naumenko, the open-source initiative is designed to achieve set reconciliation between the mempools of each full node. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:48 | |
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Kaspersky Lab: Malware Attacks On The Rise In Middle East And Africa
Mining malware became more prevalent in the region in 2018, but not necessarily for the reasons Kaspersky Lab predicted.
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Pandora’s Wallet: Safe & Secure Cryptocurrency Storage Service?
What Is Pandora's Wallet? Discover Pandora’s Wallet—a new way to control your crypto trading portfolio. Everyone understands that cybersecurity is still a major threat in the crypto space. Leaving your assets vulnerable on the exchanges expose them to cyber attacks, theft, or loss. дальше »
2018-12-17 12:06 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is a Declaration of Our Monetary Independence
Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
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IOTA Gets Ready To Fly After Coordicide
IOTA (MIOTA) is about to commit coordicide. No need to dial 911, it’s not as morbid as it sounds. The IoT-powered project is moving closer to its goal of total decentralization, and preparing to remove a central node that’s designed to protect the network from double-spending attacks. дальше »
2018-12-12 00:33 | |
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Hackers Unfazed by Crypto Price Crash as they Double Down on Wallet Attacks
According to a report by ZDNet, published on December 10, 2018, cybercriminals have doubled-down on their efforts to hack into internet-exposed Ethereum wallets and mining equipment. Publicly Exposed Ports Risk Holders Wallets Per the report, cybercriminals are actively scanning for crypto equipment with port 8545 exposed online. дальше »
2018-12-11 18:05 | |
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Gibraltar Exchange Obtains Insurance for Crypto Assets as Cyber Attacks Soar
With cyberattacks on the rise, Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced an insurance policy to cover its digital assets in partnership with Gibraltar-based Callaghan Insurance. Cryptocurrencies held in both the hot and cold wallets of the trading platform will be insured. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:50 | |
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Vertcoin (VTC)’s 51% Mining Attack Matters Says MIT Digital Currency Initiative Advisor
A few days ago, the virtual currency Vertcoin (VTC) experienced a 51% attack in which a miner (or a group of miners) controlled more than half of the network hash power. This allowed attackers to conduct multiple attacks and double spend some funds. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:35 | |
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Explained: 51 Percent Attacks on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
One of the worst things to happen to a proof-of-work cryptocurrency is a 51 percent attack. Such attacks undermine the immutability—and consequently the trust—in a blockchain. Satoshi Nakamoto summarized proof-of-work as “one-CPU-one-vote. дальше »
2018-12-10 13:20 | |
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“Once the coordinator is gone, the tangle will literally FLY”, IOTA developer Hans Moog. IOTA to be decentralized in 2019?
IOTA is in many aspects completely different to its competition in the crypto world. For one, IOTA didn’t hide the fact they are, in their current setup, centralized system that would have serious existence issues should they removed the so called Coordinator. дальше »
2018-12-9 22:24 | |
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Goldman Sachs-Backed Circle Issues Statement On Preventing Replay Attacks Post-BCH Hard Fork
A Quick Look At Replay Attacks The dust has settled and the peace has been signed off on. The story that was the civil war of Bitcoin Cash[BCH] is now over. The tumultuous period that followed the hard fork of BCH presented opportunities and challenges for many of the exchanges. The biggest challenge faced was […] дальше »
2018-12-9 23:58 | |
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Preventing replay attacks after the BCH hard fork
Hard forks that result in new cryptocurrencies present unique opportunities and challenges for crypto exchange operators. One challenge that Poloniex faced after the recent Bitcoin Cash hard fork was protecting our customers against replay attacks. дальше »
2018-12-7 17:52 | |
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Cryptojacking: 415,000 Routers Infected with Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Globally
While the price of bitcoin has nearly hit rock bottom from its $20,000 all-time-high of 2017, the bloodbath has not deterred bad actors from carrying out cryptojacking attacks. According to a Digital Trends report on December 4, 2018, rogue actors have installed crypto mining malware on 415,000 MikroTik routers globally. дальше »
2018-12-7 22:00 | |
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Crypto Work Place (CWT Token): Built-In Bitcoin Storage Micro-PC Powered By Linux
What Is Crypto Work Place? CryptoWorkPlace is a digital blockchain-based system built on a personal computer with the aim of providing its users with the access to devices and systems that have the ability to protect the user’s finances and personal data from unauthorized third party access, hacker attacks, or malicious programs. While there are a […] дальше »
2018-12-5 11:38 | |
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Vertcoin Network Suffers 300-Block Reorg Following 51% Attacks
Vertcoin (VTC) is currently struggling with a series of 51 percent attacks and a number of blockchain reorganizations. According to recently published data, the vertcoin chain has experienced over 22 reorgs and has lost more than $100,000 due to the attacks, with the last reorg clocking in at over 300 blocks deep. дальше »
2018-12-5 01:05 | |
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