Bitcoin Security Archive
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By CCN: Don’t say we didn’t see it coming. John McAfee is not unveiling the true identity of bitcoin creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, at least not today. …
By satoshi
April 23, 2019
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Electrum Bitcoin wallet users should ensure that they’re using the latest version and that it’s from an official source. If users find themselves urged to “update” …
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During what has become the longest bear market to date in cryptocurrency, it’s no surprise that anxious investors are eager to find alternative strategies to continue …
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Several outlets and crypto programmers have pointed out for a year or more that MetaMask, by default, broadcasts your Ethereum public key (address) to websites you …
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The darknet has a new soldier in the form Gustuff, a new Android trojan that has targeted over 125 cryptocurrency and banking apps. Gustuff has been …
By satoshi
March 28, 2019
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According to the Ukranian cyber police, an unnamed man infected a bunch of his websites with Wannacry-like malware. Police Search Reveals Intentional Infection An unreliable Google …
By satoshi
March 27, 2019
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According to a user on the Bitcoin subreddit, there is an exploit on a common version of WinRAR that enables the potential theft of coins. The …
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If Jack Dorsey, CEO of both Twitter and Square, isn’t heralding wide-scale adoption of bitcoin, no one is. The tech entrepreneur’s 4.15 million Twitter followers now …
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BitGo, a crypto custodian backed by Goldman Sachs, is offering up to $100 million in insurance coverage for cold-wallet assets through Lloyd’s. There is no additional cost …
By satoshi
February 19, 2019
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Crypto exchange Gemini has announced that it has completed its SOC 2 Type 1 examination, and plans to obtain more security credentials by the end of …
By satoshi
February 1, 2019
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By CCN: Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has recently put out a statement claiming that the leaked cryptocurrency exchange user know-your-customer (KYC) data isn’t from …
By satoshi
January 26, 2019
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By CCN.com: China’s sprawling bitcoin mining industry is being targeted by a terrifying new ransomware strain that is threatening the economy of the Sichuan river basin …
By satoshi
January 25, 2019
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By CCN.com: The hacker going by “ExploitDOT” has recently confirmed he/she was selling know-your-customer (KYC) data from world leading cryptocurrency exchanges on the dark web, in …
By satoshi
January 24, 2019
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On a darknet market called “Dread,” a vendor going by “ExploitDOT” is attempting to sell user data from the know-your-customer (KYC) data top cryptocurrency exchanges ask …
By satoshi
January 20, 2019
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Downloading movies from The Pirate Bay could potentially expose users to cryptocurrency theft and phishing on an unprecedented scale. Security researcher 0xffff0800 was the first to raise …
By satoshi
January 17, 2019
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The co-founder and CEO of decentralized cloud storage network Sia, David Vorick, has predicted that 51% attacks will increase dramatically in 2019. This comes hot on …
By satoshi
January 15, 2019
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Crypto wallet Samourai removed security features introduced in its latest app update after Google Play found them in conflict with its “store policies.” Sad but true, …
By satoshi
January 8, 2019
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An attack on the Electrum bitcoin wallet has so far netted hackers over 200 bitcoin worth around $750,000. The attack began on December 21, 2018. Though …
By satoshi
December 28, 2018
