Cryptocurrency stories - Page 23
‘Digital money’ was ushered in with the 2008 invention and 2009 launch of Bitcoin. While still the most popular and nominally valuable of them all, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies available in the market today. Cryptocurrencies are created with encryption algorithms and are intended as a store of value or a means of exchange, and are generally (but not always) based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a distributed ledger enforced by a network of independent computers.
Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.
Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
ATO scammers steal $50k's worth of cryptocurrency from Australian taxpayers
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Australian Tax Office warns of cryptocurrency scam demanding Bitcoin payments for fake tax debts, with losses of over $50,000 reported.
Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here’s how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.
Bitcoin’s not a fad, it’s a waiting game
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?.
Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from June 2018, tightening its Financial services policy, following Facebook's similar move to combat scams.
Cryptomining malware a genuine threat to organizations, NTT Security says
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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There are more than 12,000 Monero mining malware samples 66% of which were submitted between November and December 2017.
Cryptocurrency, certificates, cloud malware and cyber guidelines - how 2018 is shaping up
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Horangi Cyber Security's head of CyberOps Lim Quan Heng looks at how 2018 is playing out in the security threat space.
Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The dark web is often touted as the place cybercriminals sell their malware, but what is the fuss all about? Verizon's Ashish Thapar explains.
China reigns supreme as Asia's top source - and top target - of DDoS attacks
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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China continues its reign as one of the world’s most prevalent cyberattackers, taking the number two rank for the top five source countries globally.
Cryptomining accounted for 49% of IoT malware detections in 2017
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Smart homes, smart buildings and smart devices are giving cybercriminals a helping hand, and many device owners may not even know it is happening.
Hackers exploit Tesla's AWS servers to mine cryptocurrency
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Tesla is reassuring customers that a recent cryptojacking has not compromised vehicle safety of customer privacy.
Check Point releases January’s ‘most wanted’ malware
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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23% of organisations around the world were affected by Check Point's 'most wanted' malware in January, a 'lucrative' revenue stream for criminals.
From Vietnam without love: Asia Pacific's next cyber attack hub
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Vietnam may be called the next Silicon Valley for its technology prowess, but for the first time it is now one of the top five cyber attack sources.
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.
Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.
Crypto regulation will tame the 'wild west' of investment says Melbourne lawyer
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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With cryptocurrency regulation looming investors should welcome the changes rather than calling it quits, says one Australian tech lawyer.
NZ’s Brave New Coin launches classification standard for crypto assets
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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The taxonomy will provide a platform that will help to streamline the process of evaluating cryptocurrency assets.
Facebook says 'no more': Cryptocurrency ads banned from social network
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Facebook has now banned all advertising for financial products such as cryptocurrencies, binary options and initial coin offerings.
Coincheck promises £380m refund after massive cryptocurrency breach
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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This has been deemed the largest cyptocurrency breach of all time but Coincheck has been praised for promising to refund its 260,000 customers.