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Could Ransomware Be Driving Up Bitcoin Prices?

Research is suggesting that the number of ransomware incidents has risen in 2019. The payment method of choice for the majority of this cybercrime is cryptocurrency, predominantly bitcoin. Could BTC price fluctuations be linked to the increase in this online nefarious activity? Bitcoin Price and Ransomware US state departments, public sector facilities schools, hospitals, and businesses are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks. дальше »

2019-10-21 10:35


As Payment Firms Abandon the Libra Association, Who’s Next to Go?

Following last week’s news that PayPal was backing out of the Libra Association, almost all of the payment firms initially linked to the project have now announced their departure. Over the weekend, news emerged that Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, Mercado Pago, and eBay have all abandoned Facebook’s beleaguered cryptocurrency, striking a blow to Mark Zuckerberg’s plans […] The post As Payment Firms Abandon the Libra Association, Who’s Next to Go? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

2019-10-14 17:52


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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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MasterMana Botnet takes over your machine to empty your cryptocurrency wallet

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a dangerous botnet specifically targeting businesses to steal sensitive data and cryptocurrency. Dubbed “MasterMana Botnet,” the ongoing campaign is believed to be connected to the “Gorgon Group,” a crew of cyberbaddies linked to worldwide criminal activity and repeated attacks on governments. дальше »

2019-10-2 19:57


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Fidelity Investments and Morgan Creek back $3.5 Million Funding Round for Elementus

Blockchain analytics firm Elementus has raised funding from several funds, including one linked to Fidelity Investments and Morgan Creek Digital. The firm aims to broaden analytics in the space by monitoring the use of cryptocurrency for illicit activities, similar to what Chainalysis does, as reported by Fortune, September 23, 2019. дальше »

2019-9-23 19:00


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Twitter suspends SMS feature after CEO Dorsey’s account was hi-Jack-ed

Twitter has temporarily suspended the ability to tweet via SMS following high-profile hack of its CEO Jack Dorsey and a number of celebrities. “We’re taking this step because of vulnerabilities that need to be addressed by mobile carriers and our reliance on having a linked phone number for two-factor authentication,” the company said. дальше »

2019-9-5 10:38


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Bitcoin and Ethereum Derivatives Launched on Bitfinex

According to official news released by Bitfinex on September 3, the exchange has added support for two derivatives products based on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitfinex, the Market Leader Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a cryptocurrency exchange providing advanced services for digital currency traders and liquidity providers, while also being closely linked with the most popular stablecoin Tether (USDT). дальше »

2019-9-4 15:00


Regulatory Heat of Facebook’s Crypto Coin Hasn’t Broken The Spirits Of Libra Association Members

When organizations were joining Libra, they knew that the project is not going to be easy, especially considering the regulatory loopholes that the organization was going to have to overcome. Things got a bit dire recently and there were a few three of the firms expressed concerns over being seen to be linked to the […] дальше »

2019-8-28 20:40


Binance CEO Denies Any Connection To Cloud Token Ponzi Scam Claiming to Speak at Consensus Event

Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, has recently been accused of having relations with a prominent Ponzi scheme known as Cloud Token. According to a recent tweet made by Alex Saunders, one of the people linked to the company, a man named Ronald Aai, affirmed that he was a panelist in a recent […] дальше »

2019-8-27 03:00


BSI “Internet of Things – what next?” conference, 20 September, 2019, London

The Internet of Things (IoT) has received massive attention over the past few years. It is already empowering digital transformation across cities and industries. Will its importance decline as the initial hype subsides? Or will it reinvent itself linked to powerful new trends like artificial intelligence and edge computing? This event explores what is happening […] дальше »

2019-8-26 09:57


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Boosting a single brain molecule reduced anxiety in lab monkeys

Scientists may have found a potential cure for anxiety after isolating and boosting a molecule in the brains of rhesus monkeys. Andrew Fox, a researcher at UC Davis, and co-author Tade Souaiaia from SUNY lead a team of researchers in an experimental study to determine if behaviors related to anxiety and depression could be mitigated by manipulating the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls memory and emotions linked to memory. дальше »

2019-8-15 00:58


Kimchi Premium Spread on Bitcoin’s Price Disappears Once More As Trading Range Tightens

The Kimchi Premium has finally disappeared. The concept, in case you are not familiar with the term, is the “extra” that people pay for Bitcoin in South Korea. For reasons which are linked to demand, people in the country often pay more for Bitcoin than in the rest of the world. Recently, however, the spread […] дальше »

2019-8-14 16:55


DENSO joins MOBI to help standardize blockchain technology for future mobility

DENSO joins MOBI to help standardize blockchain technology for future mobility » CryptoNinjas DENSO, the world’s second-largest mobility supplier, has joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI), a global consortium of businesses and organizations dedicated to innovating mobility services through blockchain, or a decentralized record of data transactions linked through cryptography. дальше »

2019-8-13 12:16


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Chinese cyber-espionage group is extorting money from the gaming industry

A Chinese threat actor, known to have perpetrated a series of state-sponsored espionage attacks, has been covertly staging financially motivated activities targeting the video game industry. According to cybersecurity firm FireEye, the cyber threat group — dubbed Advanced Persistent Threat 41 (APT41) — is unique in that “it leverages non-public malware typically reserved for espionage campaigns in what appears to be activity for personal gain. дальше »

2019-8-12 14:00


South Korean Fashion Platform Sinsang Market to Partner With Terra Stablecoin

Terra, a Singapore-incorporated stablecoin company, has recently decided to start a partnership with Sinsang Market, a major B2B fashion platform based in South Korea. According to a local site based on financial news, the new partnership will see vendors linked to the fashion market in South Korea. The two firms will get together to create […] дальше »

2019-8-6 23:37


KPGM Is All Set To Work With R3, Microsoft And TOMIA On A Niche’ Blockchain Telecom Solution

According to an all new press release issued by the folks over at KPGM, the business advisory firm has entered into an agreement with a number of major tech companies such as Microsoft, Tomia and R3 in order to devise a blockchain-based settlements solution for the global telecom industry. As per the above linked report, […] дальше »

2019-7-20 19:53