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Zcash rectifies vulnerabilities by re-releasing version 2.0.7-3 of Zcashd
The recent crash in the cryptocurrency market pushed several currencies down to their yearly lows. Privacy-focused coin, Zcash, was one of them as the coin recorded a yearly low of $35. 38 on 27 September. дальше »
2019-10-4 21:30 | |
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Adware campaign exploits Chrome and Safari bugs to serve over 1B malicious ads
Threat actors have exploited “obscure” bugs in WebKit and Chrome browsers to serve over 1 billion malicious ads in less than two months, a new research has found. The attackers targeted iOS and macOS users with zero-day vulnerabilities in Chrome and Safari browsers that bypassed built-in security protections to show potential victims intrusive pop-up ads, and redirect users to malicious sites. дальше »
2019-10-2 09:16 | |
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Ethereum smart contract FairWin’s account drained as critical vulnerabilities raise the question of a malicious attack
Dubbed by many the fastest growing Ponzi scheme on Ethereum, the smart contract FairWin has emptied its account, according to data from Etherscan. Just a few days ago, the account possessed almost 50,000 ETH (~$9 million). дальше »
2019-10-1 15:00 | |
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FairWin Reponds to Accusations of Ethereum Consuming ‘Ponzi Scheme’
A few days ago, it was revealed that a gambling dApp, FairWin, had created a smart contract with a number of vulnerabilities. FairWin had given themselves the ability to drain a smart contract of all the ETH it contained. дальше »
2019-10-1 01:00 | |
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Ethereum-based FairWin Contains Vulnerabilities Making It a Possible ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Fairwin, which is the biggest Ethereum contract in the crypto field, is supposedly risking investor’s funds, as it continues to chunk a quantifiable amount of gas. Several crypto enthusiasts from social media have expressed their concerns about the Ethereum contract terming it as a rapid growing Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2019-9-28 17:55 | |
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Report: Ethereum’s Gas-Guzzling Suspected Ponzi FairWin Funds at Risk
Ethereum’s most gas-hungry contract, dubbed FairWin, can allegedly be drained by insiders and contains critical vulnerabilities that purportedly put funds at risk
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Mobile malware campaign targeting Uyghur Muslims impacted Tibetans too
The mobile malware campaign targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China was also directed at senior members of Tibetan groups, according to new research. The details — disclosed by University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab and TechCrunch — reveal that the targets were sent specifically tailored malicious web links over WhatsApp, which, when opened, exploited browser vulnerabilities on iOS and Android devices to install spyware, and surreptitiously stole private and sensitive information. дальше »
2019-9-25 11:36 | |
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Introducing Pardon the Intrusion, our new cybersecurity newsletter
The theory that underpins computer viruses was first made public in 1949, when computer pioneer John von Neumann presented a paper titled “Theory and Organization of Complicated Automata. ” In the paper, von Neumann speculated that computer programs could reproduce themselves — effectively describing the most basic form of a malevolent virus you often hear about now. дальше »
2019-9-25 17:13 | |
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GitHub acquires Semmle to help developers spot security vulnerabilities
Popular software hosting service GitHub has acquired Semmle, a code analysis platform that helps product developers and security researchers discover potential zero-days and critical vulnerabilities in large codebases. дальше »
2019-9-19 08:42 | |
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Bitcoin Lightning Network developers confirm exploitation of vulnerabilities on the network
Previously in August, an Australian coder for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Rusty Russell, had warned users about security issues in Lightning projects, issues that might lead to a loss of funds. дальше »
2019-9-11 15:00 | |
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Facebook Seeks Payments License For Libra as Code Vulnerabilities Surface
Despite escalating regulatory concerns from the governments of the world, Facebook appears to be pressing on with its global bank ambitions. This week the social media giant made moves to seek a payments license for Libra from Switzerland while the US Treasury warned that it would face tough standards. дальше »
2019-9-11 11:31 | |
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Разработчики Lightning Network подтвердили эксплуатацию выявленной уязвимости
Технический директор Lightning Labs и ACINQ Олаолува Осунтокун подтвердил случаи практической эксплуатации уязвимости в протоколе Lightning Network, о наличии которой стало известно в конце августа. В сообщении на портале Linux Foundation Осунтокун отметил, что случаи эксплуатации уязвимости в базе данных Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures были действительно зафиксированы, и снова напомнил о необходимости обновления клиентов до […] дальше »
2019-9-11 11:01 | |
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New Open-Source Code Vulnerability Was Found and Fixed In Facebook’s Libra
A recently discovered vulnerability on the open-source protocol of Facebook’s Libra was just fixed. The vulnerability was originally discovered by OpenZeppelin, a third-party audit company that is focused on crypto products. дальше »
2019-9-11 00:32 | |
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Over half a million active GPS trackers have ‘123456’ as default password
Researchers have found serious security vulnerabilities in over 600,000 GPS trackers available for sale on Amazon and other online retail merchants that may have exposed user data, including the exact real-time GPS coordinates. дальше »
2019-9-6 14:20 | |
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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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Bancacy Partners with Quantstamp to Secure Smart Contracts for Managing Crypto Liquidity & Volatility
Millions of dollars are lost annually in online hacks that exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts, and the crypto space suffers from a lack of investor engagement due to illiquidity and volatility in trading markets. дальше »
2019-9-5 21:17 | |
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Lightning Network Software Coder Warns Users About Vulnerabilities Found on BTC’s LN
Rusty Russell, an Australian programmer that is focused on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has recently affirmed that the community should know that some issues have been found in the code of the LN. According to him, several Lightning projects could be the victim of major problems if they did not update their code. He affirmed […] дальше »
2019-9-3 23:10 | |
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Australian Coder Warns Users of Lightning Network’s Vulnerabilities
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network coder discovered “security issues which could cause loss of funds”
дальше »2019-8-31 19:38 | |
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Lightning Network reports vulnerabilities that could lead to a loss of funds
Lightning Network’s Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures [CVE] page has informed that the network was facing an issue which “could cause a loss of funds. ” The details regarding the issues will be updated four weeks from now i. дальше »
2019-8-30 15:41 | |
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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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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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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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Libra's Bug Bounty Program Launches
Through a partnership with the HackerOne bug bounty platform, the Libra Association is inviting the public to report vulnerabilities in the Libra network code, offering a max reward of $10,000.
дальше »2019-8-28 18:44 | |
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PSA: Update your Windows machine now to fix 29 Critical security vulnerabilities
Microsoft has patched four serious vulnerabilities that could allow a malicious actor to remotely take control of Windows computers. The four remote code execution flaws — addressed as part of the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates — affect all in-support versions of Windows and concern the Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) component, enabling attackers to take over a computer and then propagate malware to other computers without any user intervention. дальше »
2019-8-14 14:35 | |
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Researchers Exploit Canon DSLR Camera and Demand Bitcoin Ransomware in Latest Hack Attack
Cybersecurity researchers are always looking for flawed systems in order to expose vulnerabilities. The latest effort was made by a group of researchers who hacked a Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera in order to test a ransomware scheme. дальше »
2019-8-13 00:58 | |
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Researchers hacked a Canon DSLR with Bitcoin demanding ransomware
Bitcoin demanding ransomware knows no bounds, and the latest potential victim? DSLR cameras. A group of security researchers have managed to exploit vulnerabilities in a Canon EOS 80D digital camera to hold its owner’s photos to a Bitcoin ransom, The Inquirer reports. дальше »
2019-8-12 16:59 | |
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Coinbase Reveals How It Averted A Complex Hacking Attack Seeking To Extract Private Keys And Passwords
Coinbase’s security team has revealed that it managed to stop a complex phishing attack that sought to extract user private keys and passwords. In an official blog post the crypto exchange giant revealed that the incident involved the exploitation of two 0-day vulnerabilities on the Mozilla Firefox browser. According to the blog post, the first […] дальше »
2019-8-9 21:17 | |
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Coinbase рассказала о попытке продуманной хакерской атаки
Крупнейшая американская криптовалютная компания Coinbase сообщила об «изощренной, целенаправленной, продуманной атаке», которая могла позволить хакерам получить доступ к ее системам и средствам на миллиарды долларов. дальше »
2019-8-10 16:17 | |
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Coinbase раскрыла подробности «изощренной» хакерской атаки
Крупнейшая американская криптовалютная компания Coinbase сообщила об «изощренной, целенаправленной, продуманной атаке», которая могла позволить хакерам получить доступ к ее системам и средствам на миллиарды долларов. дальше »
2019-8-9 15:35 | |
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WhatsApp’s chat manipulation exploit remains unresolved even after a year (Updated)
Vulnerabilities uncovered in WhatsApp — the messaging app used by about 1. 5 billion users across the world — can allow bad actors to exploit the platform to manipulate or spoof chat messages. The flaws would make it possible to “intercept and manipulate messages sent in both private and group conversations, giving attackers the power to create and spread misinformation from what appear to be trusted sources,” the researchers noted. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:01 | |
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ShapeShift Addresses Recent Vulnerability on KeepKey Wallet
ShapeShift, a crypto hardware wallet company has recently talked about the vulnerabilities that were found on its KeepKey wallets. According to the company, someone recently submitted a report that a vulnerability was found in the system. дальше »
2019-8-8 23:43 | |
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Austria’s Official Passport Maker Launches a Crypto Hardware Wallet
YOUNIQX Identity AG, a subsidiary of Austria’s official passport manufacturer announced on Monday that it has launched a crypto hardware wallet solution known as the Chainlock Card. The company cites research into exchange fraud or hot wallet vulnerabilities as one of the key reasons for developing the product. дальше »
2019-7-29 17:58 | |
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Blockchain and Biometrics: Synergizing Decentralization with Personalized Security
Biometrics has developed into a key frontier of personal security in the last 10 years. Notably, experts believe the industry will grow by 20 percent on a year to year basis for the next five years at least. дальше »
2019-7-29 15:00 | |
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Security firm releases flawed blockchain into the wild to help educate hackers
Despite their supposed security, there are still many exploitable vulnerabilities that can compromise a blockchain. But one security firm thinks it can fix that, and it believes the key to developing more secure blockchains is to start with a really insecure one. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:38 | |
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“Purposefully Vulnerable” Blockchain from Kudelski Security to be Released at Black Hat
In an effort to raise awareness of the vulnerabilities of blockchain, the poster boy of future technology just within reach, cybersecurity firm Kudelski Security announced that they will be releasing a “purposefully vulnerable” blockchain for demo at information security conference, Black Hat. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:10 | |
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Bitcoin ATM numbers are booming
The number of global Bitcoin ATMs is exploding. But as numbers have risen, thieves have continued to exploit vulnerabilities in the technology. дальше »
2019-7-26 22:00 | |
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Vicious malware threatens to turn search engine into crypto-mining zombie botnet
Enterprise search engine Elasticsearch is under threat of being turned into a sophisticated cryptocurrency mining botnet to be used in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro describes a new malware strain that launches multi-stage attacks on publicly accessible databases and servers that run old versions of Elasticsearch software. дальше »
2019-7-23 17:54 | |
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Train how to earn $100K a year as an ethical hacker with this $15 course
With average salaries ranging into six figures in many areas, a certified professional who knows how to find computer system vulnerabilities and protect them is all but guaranteed a healthy living these days. дальше »
2019-7-19 16:00 | |
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CoinGecko: Exchange Hacks Are Increasingly Sophisticated
A new report by cryptocurrency aggregator site CoinGecko suggests exchange hacks have become increasingly sophisticated in the first half of 2019. The report also noted these vulnerabilities could be addressed by developing decentralized trading platforms. дальше »
2019-7-18 17:49 | |
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Vulnerabilities Force 0x Exchange v2.0 Contract To Shut Down And Migrate To A Patched Version
0x Exchange v2.0 contract has been made aware of a potential vulnerability in its Exchange contract that was disclosed by a third party security analyst Sam Sun. The exchange contract comprises of a lot of business logic in the 0x protocol comprising of filling and canceling of orders, execution of transactions, signature validation as well […] дальше »
2019-7-15 16:38 | |
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Consortium of Korea’s Major Tech Companies and Banks to Launch Mobile Digital Identity
A group of tech companies, telecoms, and major South Korean banks, led by Samsung, are launching a blockchain-powered digital identity platform to resolve a few critical vulnerabilities found in current online certificates used for sharing personal data, as per a press release. дальше »
2019-7-15 15:00 | |
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Dash reports vulnerabilities in its wallet; urges users to create new HD wallet
Dash Wallet reported an oversight on July 12, wherein an externally loaded script was reported to send users private keys to a server. Dash’s official Twitter handle informed the community about such activities and urged users to not use the wallet until the team handles the situation. дальше »
2019-7-12 15:00 | |
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XMR Surges 9% Despite Disclosure of Brutal, Patched Monero Bug
Developers Unveil Massive Monero Bug Revealed on July 3rd by developers on HackerOne, Monero (XMR) was recently subject to a number of security vulnerabilities. One bug in question would have given attackers the ability to. дальше »
2019-7-6 18:27 | |
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Cornell Professor Reopens Scaling Debate With Bitcoin Critique
One of the known security vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency is the human being and his or her capacity for foolish acts. If a transaction hasn’t cleared at least once on any blockchain, including Bitcoin, it’s not secure. дальше »
2019-7-6 00:20 | |
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Monero Discloses Bug Allowing XMR to be Stolen from Exchanges
Several security vulnerabilities have been disclosed by Monero, including one that could have been exploited to steal xmr from exchanges
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Monero security flaw could’ve seen XMR stolen from cryptocurrency exchanges
Privacy-focused altcoin Monero has suddenly disclosed nine security vulnerabilities — including one that could have allowed hackers to steal XMR from cryptocurrency exchanges. Until March, rogue Monero miners were hypothetically able to create “specifically-crafted” blocks to force Monero wallets into accepting fake deposits for an XMR amount chosen by the attacker. дальше »
2019-7-4 18:18 | |
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Credits Bug Bounty Campaign
On June 29, Credits announced the launch of the first stage of Bug Bounty Campaign on Github, underscoring its commitment to provide the fastest blockchain platform. The program is aimed to optimize source code, eliminate vulnerabilities and improve platform’s security. дальше »
2019-7-2 17:38 | |
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Bitrue Crypto Exchange Hacked: 9.3M Ripple (XRP), 2.5M Cardano (ADA) Stolen; Funds Insured
We were led to believe that the crypto infrastructure is becoming more secure, but it seems that hackers always see to be a step ahead when it comes to finding security vulnerabilities. Just after a month of the infamous Binance hack, Bitrue becomes the most recent victim. дальше »
2019-6-27 08:23 | |
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