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Cybersecurity firm uses encrypted hard drive with Bitcoin to test applicants
18.1.2021
Successful applicants can use the funds to buy a ticket to the company's headquarters
Huobi Korea scores certification from Korea Internet and Security Agency
18.1.2021
The South Korean arm of global crypto giant Huobi has acquired an ISMS certification to comply with the upcoming Special Payment Act
Ledger owners report chilling threats after 20K more records leaked
15.1.2021
“Are you able to imagine all the possible consequences that can occur to you and your loved ones?” said the scammer
Digital ruble could be still vulnerable to fraud, Russian banks warn
13.1.2021
The Association of Russian Banks is worried about regulators being unable to track illicit transactions of an offline-enabled digital ruble
This Bitcoin Ransomware Rakes in $150 Million in BTC
10.1.2021
A new report by two cybersecurity firms has revealed that one ransomware family is particularly successful, raking in over $150 million in bitcoin. The ransom payments “sometimes amount to millions of dollars and typically run in the hundreds of thousands range.” Ransomware Makes $150...
Hackers Are Using Three Fake Crypto-Related Apps to Drain Wallets
7.1.2021
While bitcoin (BTC) prices are increasing, crypto-related scams appear on the scene to take advantage of the situation. In this case, a security firm spotted three malicious crypto apps targeting users to steal their funds. Three Bogus Crypto Trading and Poker Apps Are Infected With Dangerous...
Bitcoiner loses almost $100K of BTC in wallet transfer bungle
7.1.2021
The Redditor attempted to transfer a wallet to a new computer without confirming the password to the private keys was accessible
From SIM Swaps to Home-Invasion Threats, Ledger Leak Has Cascading Consequences
23.12.2020
The incident shows the variety of ways data can be used to hurt people, and raises questions about how and if certain data should be retained at all
Ledger users threaten legal action after hacker dumps personal data
20.12.2020
A cybersecurity expert claimed the affected users would be targeted online and in person now that their personal information had been made public
Two Rubygems Infected With Crypto-Stealing Feature Malware Spotted by Researchers
19.12.2020
New infected Rubygems packages have been spotted in its open-source software repository and which contained malicious code mainly used to steal cryptocurrencies from users via supply chain attack. Two Cryptocurrency-Stealers Rubygems Detected by Researchers at Sonatype According to Ax Sharma,...
FBI Warns Ransomware Gangs Are Harassing Victims via Telephone Calls to Pay Crypto Ransoms
19.12.2020
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an alert that warns private industry in the country about incidents of harassment of victims made by ransomware gangs, such as the well-known Doppelpaymer group. FBI Is Aware of Cold-Calling Tactics by Ransomware Gangs According to a...
'Secret' bridge turns ERC-20 tokens into privacy coins
16.12.2020
"Secret Tokens combine the programmability of ERC-20s with the privacy of coins like Zcash or Monero.”
Today's clients demand that banks show cybersecurity chops, says JPMorgan leader
9.12.2020
New technology also means new responsibilities. Security is key in the digital age
Hackers Demand Over 1,800 BTC From Electronics Giant Foxconn After Ransomware Attack
9.12.2020
A multinational electronic giant and a well-known manufacturer of Apple products is the latest victim of a millionaire ransomware attack deployed over the Thanksgiving weekend on one of its branches. Apple’s Manufacturer Is the Latest Victim of Well-Known Ransomware Gang Foxconn,...
Blockchain tech 13X 'too expensive' to justify use: DocuSign CEO
9.12.2020
The DocuSign CEO estimates the cost of providing the firm’s e-signature and digital identity services are 13X higher using blockchain technology
Fraudulent Crypto Browser Extension Redirects to a Fake Metamask Domain
6.12.2020
A crypto intelligence firm has raised red flags about an increasing flow of comments in the crypto community about an ongoing phishing campaign, which is stealing funds from people who install a malicious browser extension. Chrome Browser Extension Is Redirecting Crypto Users to a Fake Metamask...
Black Shadow Hackers Demand 200 BTC Ransom from Israeli Insurance Giant Shirbit
6.12.2020
One of the largest insurance companies in Israel has been hit by a ransomware attack, and the threat actors started to release sensitive data, as the firm doesn’t pay the requested ransom in bitcoin (BTC). Israel-Based Shirbit Still Refuses to Pay $3.8 Million Ransom According to...
4 tips to avoid phishing attacks
23.11.2020
Once a user identifies a phishing attempt, spreading the word online can assist in the security of everyone’s funds
MIT cybersecurity experts do not trust blockchain-based voting systems
16.11.2020
“I haven't yet seen a blockchain system that I would trust with a county-fair jellybean count, much less a presidential election.”
Trump’s Post-Election Purge Reaches US Cybersecurity Agency
12.11.2020
CISA Director Krebs expects to be fired, Reuters reports. Hours earlier, his deputy resigned under pressure