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Blockchain security and the cryptocurrency boom, Part 2: Application
Steve Giguere, engineer at Synopsys, takes a look at the wallet options out there.
MacUpdate hacked: Hackers infiltrate popular software site to distribute Mac cryptocurrency miners
Cybercriminals managed to infiltrate the site and install maliciously modified copies of the Firefox, OnyX and Deeper applications.
To capitalise on crypto, do your due diligence
Iqbal Gandham, UK Managing Director at eToro, reflects on the Bitconnect debacle.
These Chrome extensions can hijack computers to mine cryptocurrency and record your every move
Trend Micro has observed hackers abusing session-replay scripts to view what a victim does on every site they visit during a browsing session.
Decentralisation experts unpack the problems of 'Web 3.0'
Nick Szabo, Zooko Wilcox and Paul Frazee talk about the goals and challenges of the next generation of the internet.
'We like naked girls': Bitcoin bros slammed as major crypto conference uses strip club
Bitcoin conference organisers invites 5,000 guests to late-night networking thrash at massive Miami strip club.
Blockchain: How to write safe and verifiable smart contracts
Blockchain platform Zilliqa introduces Scilla, a language for formally verified smart contracts
What is Smominru? Massive global cryptocurrency-mining botnet secretly earning millions for hackers
The bot spreads using the NSA's EternalBlue exploit that was leaked by the hacking group Shadow Brokers in April last year.
Celebrity-endorsed crypto start-up picks fight with US government, gets sued
Outspoken AriseBank, which claims to have raised $600m, may have chosen wrong administration to challenge.
The tip of the iceberg: 800 million idle hardware wallets
Steven Sprague, CEO of Rivetz Corp, on the trusted execution environment critical to the future of blockchain security.
Facebook just took a major stand against cryptocurrency
Facebook bans users from buying advertising space on social network to promote cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings.
MakerDAO and Digix: DGX gold tokens to play a crucial role in DAI stablecoin
The Maker team plans to launch Multi Collateral Dai with a three billion debt ceiling for DGX.
What is WannaMine? New fileless malware uses NSA's leaked EternalBlue exploit to mine cryptocurrency
Since it is fileless and uses legitimate system software, researchers say it is "difficult, if not impossible" for companies to detect and block it.
Bitcoin scam asking for donations to feed starving children exposed by Reddit sleuths
Eagle-eyed users of Reddit's r/Bitcoin community expose scammer attempting to defraud members out of cryptocurrency.
Strayacoin: A cryptocurrency by Aussies, for Aussies
Strayacoin is a new Australian cryptocurrency created "by Aussies for Aussies" which manages to incorporate every Aussie stereotype.
Explained: How hackers can steal millions from bitcoin exchanges, despite the blockchain
Blockchain technology can make transactions safe and secure, but cryptocurrency exchanges trading bitcoins and other virtual currencies are still being hacked.
No honour among thieves: Hackers using Tor proxy site to steal ransomware operators' bitcoins
Hackers targeted Bitcoin payments of LockerR ransomware, GlobeImposter ransomware, Sigma ransomware and others.
From armed robbery to a $530m hack: The week cryptocurrency went mad
In recent weeks the entire cryptocurrency industry has been rocked by a shocking amount of hacks, cyberattacks, mistakes and thefts. Here are the highlights.
John McAfee goes rogue, says he will be 'toiling in obscurity' after MGT split
Tech pioneer John McAfee is going it alone, departing the US-based MGT Capital Investments where he has worked previously in the roles of CEO, designer and cybersecurity visionary.
Coincheck hit by 'biggest crypto hack ever', now authorities demand answers
Hacked cryptocurrency exchange pledges that most victims of $500m cyberattack will be repaid but regulatory officials not convinced.
Shocking crypto robbery hits UK as trader 'forced to transfer bitcoin at gunpoint'
Raiders break into Oxfordshire home of digital currency trader and force bitcoin transaction in first cryptocurrency robbery in UK.
Hackers are now exploiting YouTube ads to hijack your computer and secretly mine cryptocurrency
"Mining cryptocurrency through ads is a relatively new form of abuse that violates our policies and one that we've been monitoring actively," a Google representative said.
Vegetable-based cryptocurrency Prodeum scams users out of 'millions', leaves behind the word 'penis'
Prodeum seemingly exit-scams investors by promising blockchain for fruit and vegetables but running off with ICO money.
Experty hacked: Over $150,000 worth of Ethereum stolen from ICO participants in phishing scam
Scammers pretending to be from Experty sent out a fake pre-ICO announcement email that encouraged users to send money to an Ethereum wallet that wasn't affiliated with the company.
Coincheck hack: Massive cryptocurrency heist sees hackers steal over $500m as exchange halts trading
Hackers stole over $500m from Coincheck, a major Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange, in the biggest cryptocurrency heist to date.
US Treasury official urges global crypto crackdown as bitcoin faces 'seismic' shift
A senior US Treasury official has urged banks and financial regulators to do more to tighten oversight of trading in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Hackers hit over 15 million users with new XMRig Monero cryptocurrency mining campaign
Around 15 to 30 million people have likely been affected by the new Monero mining campaign, which was launched just four months ago.
UK bitcoin crackdown: Regulation being 'very seriously' looked at says Theresa May
Prime minister Theresa May said that cryptocurrency regulation in the UK is being "very seriously" looked at by authorities.
Arsenal become the first major football team to back crypto-currency
CashBet Coin, the cryptocurrency creation of a California online gaming website, has signed Arsenal as a major promotional partner.
Playing the game: Investment opportunities via cryptocurrencies are real
Egor Gurjev, CEO at Playkey looks at how cryptocurrency will truly empower gamers by monetising that network.