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'Nothing is free': Starbucks' WiFi hijacked customers' laptops to secretly mine cryptocurrency
Numerous companies and websites have been found running similar code on their own sites to covertly generate digital currencies as an alternative to advertising.
Bitcoin traders beware: Hackers using fake Gunbot tool to deploy Orcus RAT in new phishing campaign
The trojan's varied capabilities include disabling the light indicator on the webcam and even triggering the Blue Screen of Death if anyone tries to shut down the process.
Bitcoin's 'high fees and volatility' to blame for Steam ditching cryptocurrency
Gaming marketplace Steam will no longer accept bitcoin as payment as cryptocurrency value hits new peak and financial experts sound alarm over bubble bursting.
NiceHash hacked: Over $67m in Bitcoin stolen by hackers from cryptocurrency mining market
As cryptocurrency continues to grow exponentially in popularity and value, this isn't the first time hackers have targeted a digital currency platform
Bitcoin passes £10,000 to reach new all-time high
The value of bitcoin – the world's most popular cryptocurrency – surged past £10,000 ($13,300) per coin, defying critics to reach yet another all-time high.
Is bitcoin in trouble? Users of world's third-largest market 'can't withdraw funds'
Users of US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex voice frustration over lengthy customer support delays and alleged inability to withdraw funds from the platform.
IT guy threw £74m of Bitcoin in the bin – now he's offering the council a cut if they help find it
Newport IT worker James Howells was one of the earliest adopters of Bitcoin: he amassed 7,500 Bitcoins back in February 2009 when they were worth less than $1.
Venezuela to launch oil-backed cryptocurrency to counter Washington's 'economic sabotage'
President Nicolas Maduro says move designed to by-pass financial sanctions slapped on Caracas.
Is the bitcoin party over? UK to crack down on cryptocurrency amid crime concerns
Cryptocurrency exchanges in the EU and UK are set to face increased regulation from next year amid concerns they could be used for money laundering and tax evasion.
Drug dealers riding cryptocurrency boom and using Bitcoin ATMs to launder cash warn police
Drug dealers are increasingly using Bitcoin ATMs to launder their money and are taking advantage of the cryptocurrency's soaring value at the same time, police say.
Venezuela's latest answer to 4,000% inflation – Bitcoin-like digital currency
President Nicolas Maduro announces his socialist government would launch its own cryptocurrency to beat US-led sanctions.
Cryptocurrency apps with millions of downloads are exposing your data to hackers
Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play, the official Android marketplace, have severe security issues that could leave online currency open to hacking.
Bitcoin breaks $10,000 barrier - this is why digital currency is spiking
Less than a year ago, the online currency was trading at below $1,000 per coin but has since spiked in value despite pressure from financial giants.
Uber hacked, Bitcoin hijacked and Dotcom's new internet: The week in cybersecurity
From the Uber hack to the rise of commercial spyware applications on Android: These are the biggest cybersecurity and hacking stories of the week from IBTimes UK's tech team.
Ethereum studio ConsenSys opens European Hub in London
The London hub in Shoreditch has space for 60 ConsenSys members and sponsored projects.
Ethereum wallet firm was warned about critical bug that left $162m 'frozen in time'
After a careful analysis of the situation, the Parity confirmed that it was first made aware about the potential dangers of a coding vulnerability months before the incident.
Was Parity hacked? Nearly $300m Ethereum wallet freeze may not have been caused by bug
Last week, over 580 Parity wallets containing millions of dollars worth of Ethereum were mysteriously locked down and inaccessible.
Bitfury trumpets blockchain land registry with Republic of Georgia at Harvard and UN
The blockchain-based land-titling project is being presented at both Harvard and the United Nations.
Dash transactions now 215 times cheaper than Bitcoin
Software rollout also doubles Dash transaction capacity; which is now 8 times the capacity of Bitcoin.
What's going on with Ethereum? $280m in cryptocurrency 'lost' amid security scare
Approximately $280m worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum has been frozen in time – and potentially lost forever – after a critical bug was accidentally triggered.
Allianz pioneers blockchain prototype for the captive insurance market
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has successfully trialled blockchain technology for a global 'captive' insurance program including cash transfer between countries.
People's Bank of China is working on its own centralised and traceable cryptocurrency
Yao Qian, who is leading the research work for cryptocurrency at China's central bank, on 4 November stressed on the need of digital legal tender.
Mobius connects blockchain ecosystem through universal API
Founded by Stanford, Harvard and White House Alumni, Mobius helps consumer-facing apps with a scalable and secure integration that accepts blockchain payments.
CME Group to launch Bitcoin futures trading
New contract to provide regulated trading venue for cryptocurrency market, pending all relevant regulatory review periods.
Google Play Store plagued by hidden cryptocurrency mining malware attacking Android phones
JsMiner and CpuMiner were discovered by Trend Micro in three Android apps, which could have significant consequences for users.
Catalonia looks to Estonia's e-residency and considers cryptocurrency option
Technology experts from the Generalitat de Catalunya have visited Estonia several times to gather tips on how to implement an e-residency programme.
Symbiont joins Wall Street Blockchain Alliance as corporate member
Symbiont CEO Mark Smith will present the keynote at Blockchain for Wall Street, the WSBA's annual education day, taking place on November 14th, 2017 at the New York Law School.
Coinhive hacked: Cryptominer's DNS server hijacked to redirect Monero over to hackers
The hackers reportedly had control over Coinhive's domain name for around six hours.
Rogue password-stealing Android apps on Google Play could hijack your bitcoins
Experts from ESET, a Slovakian antivirus company, said this week (23 October) that both Google and the real Poloniex crypto exchange have been notified.
Cryptocurrencies: The future of money or just hype?
Eugene Levin, Chief Strategy Officer at SEMrush, has been analysing search on popular keywords and PPC data within the cryptocurrency space.