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These hackers are supercharging your sex toys for increased pleasure
This article was originally published on SEXTECHGUIDE, an independent publication that looks at the intersection between sex and technology in a non-explicit, as close to a ‘safe for work’ way as possible – including app reviews, adult VR info, sextech devices, privacy, security issues, and much more. дальше »
2019-8-31 12:00 | |
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4 of 5 Bitcoin QR Code Generators Are Complete Scams
An analysis of Bitcoin QR code generators reveals the precarious state of basic security in the cryptocurrency sphere. A report from ZenGo shows four out of the top five QR code generators listed on Google’s front page are controlled by scammers. дальше »
2019-8-31 00:32 | |
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Jack Dorsey’s Twitter gets hacked, highlights importance of 2FA for Bitcoin holders
If the CEO of two multi-billion-dollar companies can get hacked, you can too. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, had his account “compromised,” acting as a reminder to people at high risk of hacking, such as Bitcoin holders, should be especially security conscious. дальше »
2019-8-31 23:50 | |
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Cryptojacking Campaigns Rose 29% in Q1, McAfee Says
In the first quarter of 2019, cryptojacking campaigns aimed at victims’ PCs to mine cryptocurrencies rose 29%, according to a recent report by security software provider McAfee. Hackers Target Windows PCs to Mine Monero The antivirus maker founded by crypto fan John McAfee discovered that both Windows and Apple ecosystems are equally vulnerable to cryptojacking campaigns. дальше »
2019-8-30 16:00 | |
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New Lightning Network Security Vulnerability May Cause Loss of Funds
“Security issues have been found in various lightning projects which could cause loss of funds. ” So says Rusty Russell, a developer of bitcoin’s Lightning Network, without revealing any detail regarding. дальше »
2019-8-30 15:12 | |
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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has security vulnerabilities that could cause loss of funds
Security vulnerabilities have been discovered in “various” Bitcoin Lightning Network projects that have potential to cause users to lose their cryptocurrency. Those running Lightning Network nodes have been advised to upgrade their clients as soon as possible, including those related to popular wallet solution Eclair. дальше »
2019-8-30 14:47 | |
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Securities Exchange MERJ Plans ‘World’s First’ Security Token IPO
Seychelles-based securities exchange MERJ plans what it claims is the world’s first initial public offering of securities tokens
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Android phone brands ranked by OS update frequency: Nokia is #1
One of the major concerns when you buy an Android device is the frequency of updates you’ll receive over the years. . Google has been trying to solve that problem by pushing more fixes through the Google Play services, and initiatives like Project Treble and Project Mainline. дальше »
2019-8-30 11:07 | |
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Google researchers reveal data-stealing, web-based iPhone exploit that was active for years
Researchers from Google have uncovered what appears to be a concentrated malware campaign targeting iPhones for at least two years. Thankfully, this may be over now, although they warn it’s possible there are others that are yet to be seen. дальше »
2019-8-30 10:02 | |
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This is How Apple Credit Card Differs From Most Other Cards
Coinspeaker This is How Apple Credit Card Differs From Most Other CardsAs Apple Card is now available for all consumers within the United States, Apple promises to keep user data private and not compromise on security. дальше »
2019-8-29 16:51 | |
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Sharding Is A Major Security Risk, Warns Solana CEO
Sharding is widely hailed as a solution to blockchain scalability. But projects that implement sharding technology may be introducing new security risks into their blockchains, according to the CEO of Solana, which could make them vulnerable to consensus attacks. дальше »
2019-8-29 14:01 | |
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Brad Garlinghouse Explains the Massive XRP Sales
Coinspeaker Brad Garlinghouse Explains the Massive XRP SalesXRP is not a security as explained by the CEO and founder of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, who also said that the quarterly XRP sales that Ripple makes are meant to expand the token’s utility.Brad Garlinghouse Explains the Massive XRP Sales дальше »
2019-8-29 13:59 | |
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The Dawn of Hybrid Layer 2 Protocols
Special thanks to the Plasma Group team for review and feedback Current approaches to layer 2 scaling - basically, Plasma and state channels - are increasingly moving from theory to practice, but at the same time it is becoming easier to see the inherent challenges in treating these techniques as a fully fledged scaling solution for Ethereum. дальше »
2019-9-2 04:03 | |
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One Could Win $1 Million By Finding 100 ‘Critical’ Bugs in Libra
Facebook is offering thousands of dollars as a reward for those testers who find bugs in its upcoming Libra cryptocurrency. Libra Invites Your Security and Privacy Review of its Architecture and Design Facebook envisages empowering billions of people all over the world through its single global ‘cryptocurrency’, Libra. дальше »
2019-8-29 01:00 | |
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Find a Bug in Facebook’s Libra Crypto Software and Get Paid $10,000
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project is offering security researchers from anywhere in the world thousands of dollars to find bugs in its Libra cryptocurrency testnet. The Libra Association, which is in charge of the cryptocurrency project, will pay up to $10,000 for any critical vulnerabilities that will be discovered. дальше »
2019-8-30 23:17 | |
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Find a Bug in Facebook's Libra Crypto Software and Get Paid $10,000
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project is offering security researchers from anywhere in the world thousands of dollars to find bugs in its Libra cryptocurrency testnet. The Libra Association, which is in charge of the cryptocurrency project, will pay up to $10,000 for any critical vulnerabilities that will be discovered. дальше »
2019-8-29 23:17 | |
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Ripple CEO “Compelled” to Clear the FUD Around XRP Dumping Says, It’s “Decreased”
There has been much discussion and drama around Ripple’s digital currency XRP being a security. The debate has raged for years that spilled out into the courts as XRP holders sue Ripple as they lose money after the price of the digital asset dropped. дальше »
2019-8-28 17:09 | |
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Cybersecurity vendor that protects firms from data breaches hit by data breach
You know it’s a bad day for cybersecurity when a leading provider of internet firewall services that helps safeguard websites from malicious attacks suffers from a security breach of its own. Imperva, a popular California-based security vendor, disclosed that data belonging to an unspecified subset of users of its cloud firewall product was exposed online. дальше »
2019-8-28 14:58 | |
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Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Slams FUD Because ‘It’s Clear XRP Isn’t a Security’
Investments in XRP has dwindled dramatically in 2019, indicating that not many are using the crypto-asset for its intended application: that of behaving as a bridge between fiat currencies for cross-border payments. дальше »
2019-8-30 12:09 | |
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Want to make $10,000 from Libra? Break its blockchain
The supposedly independent group of companies tasked with overseeing the delivery of Facebook‘s “cryptocurrency” Libra has announced a public bug bounty. In a blog post yesterday, the Libra association disclosed that its offering up to $10,000 to security researchers that find flaws and help tune up the Libra blockchain. дальше »
2019-8-28 10:29 | |
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Calendar spam is a thing now, here’s how to protect yourself
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. A few days ago, I was baffled to see an obviously scammy event pop up in my Google calendar: I’d won $2,338 in some ‘annual competition. дальше »
2019-8-28 10:11 | |
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Decentralized Exchanges Have Tripled in Volume Since 2018, But Are They Ready for Mass Adoption?
It’s no secret that centralized exchange platforms are prone to a wide range of security issues, with billions lost over the last decade in exchange hacks. Decentralized exchanges provide traders with the ability to control their own crypto while they trade and are growing rapidly — but the DEX model still needs work. The crypto […] дальше »
2019-8-28 08:39 | |
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Security, Privacy, and VPNs: The Importance of VPNs in Cryptocurrency
If you’re experienced in cryptocurrency and the Internet at large, chances are you might be somewhat familiar with the concept of VPNs. Many people who have used cryptocurrency exchanges have… The post Security, Privacy, and VPNs: The Importance of VPNs in Cryptocurrency appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-8-28 01:06 | |
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A Comparative View: Which Major Anonymous Cryptocurrency Is the World’s Tech-champion?
Coinspeaker A Comparative View: Which Major Anonymous Cryptocurrency Is the World’s Tech-champion?After nearly a decade of evolution, public blockchains have been greatly improved in technology, their long-believed cornerstone. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:39 | |
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US preps voting systems against ransomware attacks ahead of 2020 elections
The US government is looking to protect voter registration databases and systems from ransomware threats ahead of the 2020 presidential election. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) — a division of the Homeland Security department instituted by president Donald Trump in November last year — fears the databases could be at the receiving end of a ransomware attack. дальше »
2019-8-27 09:31 | |
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Fortnite Gamers Get Threatened By New Crypto-Stealing Ransomware, ‘Syrk’ via Hidden-Cry Program
Cybercriminals are always on the lookout for new victims and it looks like Fortnite players are their most recent choice. New ransomware called Syrk is currently targeting players and encrypting files if the ransom is not paid. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:42 | |
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Overstock Loses Investor in tZERO Days After The Departure Of Founder Patrick Byrne
Overstock interim CEO Jonathan Johnson, in an investor call on Monday with shareholders offered an update on the status of Makara Capital's probable investment tZERO, the company's security token exchange, Cointelegraph reports. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:10 | |
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Crown Sterling Sues Black Hat USA Conference For Being Heckled
Crypto startup Crown Sterling has filed a lawsuit against security conference Black Hat USA for reportedly being booed and heckled while the startup gave a presentation. To be fair to the hecklers, Crown Sterling's presentation was on the discovery of "quasi-prime numbers" and featured the startup's announcement of its "legitimate multi-dimensional encryption technology." дальше »
2019-8-27 19:24 | |
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Cryptography startup sues Black Hat conference after getting booed and heckled
Tech conferences are usually civil by nature, but one cryptography startup is taking things up a notch by suing organizers of security conference Black Hat USA after being heckled and booed by attendees. дальше »
2019-8-26 16:36 | |
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Renowned Crypto Custodian BitGo Now Supports EOS Multi-Signature Custody Wallet Services
Cryptocurrency custodian and wallet provider BitGo has announced the launch of multi-signature wallet and custody services for EOS, the eighth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. BitGo offers security, custody, and liquidity services that are built on multi-signature security. дальше »
2019-8-26 02:15 | |
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Stolen fingerprints could spell the end of biometric security – here’s how to save it
The biggest known biometric data breach to date was reported recently when researchers managed to access a 23-gigabyte database of more than 27. 8m records including fingerprint and facial recognition data. дальше »
2019-8-25 12:00 | |
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Halving reduced Litecoin’s mining hash rate by almost 30%
Litecoin’s halving on Aug. 5 reduced the network’s mining difficulty and hashing power by almost 30 percent. The difficulty dropped from just under 16 million a day before the halving to 11. 40 million on Aug. дальше »
2019-8-23 22:16 | |
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Why reCAPTCHA is actually an act of human torture
Like many things that start out as a mere annoyance, though eventually grow into somewhat of an affliction. One particular dark and insidious thing has more than reared its ugly head in recent years, and now far more accurately described as an epidemic disease. дальше »
2019-8-23 17:53 | |
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Bit Trade: Security and Feedback on the Use of the Exchange of Digital Assets
This report is dedicated to a series of features of the Bit Trade platform: security and guaranteed integrity of transactions are foremost among them. The project is aimed at creating tools for the new digital economy based on contributing, as well as at providing users with a convenient and comprehensible work environment for trading and […] The post Bit Trade: Security and Feedback on the Use of the Exchange of Digital Assets appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-8-23 17:21 | |
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John McAfee’s cryptocurrency trading platform launches Shadow Trading feature
Eccentric crypto-proponent, tech security expert and U. S Presidential candidate, John McAfee, today announced the introduction of a Shadow Trading feature on his latest cryptocurrency trading platform, McAfee Magic. дальше »
2019-8-23 14:41 | |
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Chainalysis Blockchain Analysis Firm Launches First-Ever Alert System for Suspicious Crypto Transactions
Chainalysis launches the first ever suspicious real time alert system for cryptocurrency transactions – Chainalysis Know Your Transaction (KYT) alerts. Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency and blockchain security analysis firm, announced on August 22 the launch of the first real time alert systems for suspicious cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2019-8-23 23:54 | |
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Are Security Tokens Living Up To The Hype?
Remember 2018? Time was when you could buy a decent car with a single bitcoin, or a beater for an ether. Everyone was ready to get crypto-rich, and even ICO’s were to be redeemed by a new financial vehicle: the Security Token Offering. дальше »
2019-8-23 22:51 | |
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Ukrainian Authorities Arrest Bitcoin Miners at Nuclear Energy Plant
Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the nation’s primary law enforcement authority, has arrested several individuals for illegally mining bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins at the state’s nuclear power plant (NPP), reports RT on August 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-23 21:00 | |
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Crypto Mining Equipment Found At Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant
The Security Service of Ukraine confiscated crypto mining equipment from a single office in the administrative wing of the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant. The seized equipment included 16 GPU video cards, 7 hard drives, 2 solid-state drives, a motherboard, extension cords, and a router. дальше »
2019-8-23 19:49 | |
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11 Ruby Libraries Found To Contain Cryptojacking Code
Following a recent report from Check Point Security highlighting the decline of cryptojacking over the last two years, cryptojacking software was found in 11 code libraries for the programming language Ruby. дальше »
2019-8-23 19:34 | |
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Securitize Becomes SEC-Approved Digital Security Record Keeper
Blockchain startup Securitize says it has been approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become a registered transfer agent, allowing the startup to act as an official record keeper for all digital securities registered with the SEC. дальше »
2019-8-23 19:28 | |
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There Are Some Big Misconceptions About GPU Crypto Mining, Says Leading Market Player
GPU mining of cryptocurrencies remains popular, particularly among small-scale or at-home miners, but when it comes to large-scale operations, miners tend to favor purpose-built ASIC mining chips. дальше »
2019-8-23 16:34 | |
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Open-source spyware bypasses Google Play defenses — twice
Google Play Store continues to attract sketchy Android apps despite its best efforts to vet incoming apps for malware. In a new report published by security firm ESET, researchers have discovered the first known instance of an open-source spyware bypassing the internet giant’s app store vetting process — twice. дальше »
2019-8-22 15:57 | |
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Google, Intel, and Microsoft partner to improve cloud security
Some of the biggest names in tech have banded together in an effort to promote industry-wide security standards for securing data in use. The initiative — dubbed Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC) — has Alibaba Cloud, Arm, Baidu, Google Cloud, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Red Hat, Swisscom, and Tencent as its founding members. дальше »
2019-8-22 13:50 | |
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