BitCoin stories - Page 3
2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Blockchain application research firm Huobi Research Institute has released its Global Blockchain Industry Overview and Trends 2021-2022 Annual Report.
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
Ability to access and share data may drive more cybercrime in 2022 - security firm
Mon, 10th Jan 2022
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data analytics
Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.
Bitcoin's in a slump but expert says ignore the crypto deniers to build long term wealth
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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Bitcoin set for worst monthly performance since May as CEO of deVere Group urges investors to ignore crypto skeptics.
Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Experienced finance exec, Lisa Wade, appointed as CEO of DigitalX, the world's first publicly listed Bitcoin company.
90% of crypto enthusiasts expecting inflation to be a real problem
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Over three-quarters of crypto enthusiasts anticipate inflation becoming a significant issue in the next five years, according to a survey.
Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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ransomware
Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.
New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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Wave of DDoS extortion campaigns by Fancy Lazarus identified, targeting businesses with ransom demands of 2 Bitcoins.
New Bitcoin indicator series from State Street
Mon, 10th May 2021
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State Street Corporation has launched its new Bitcoin Indicator series, aiming to measure the popularity of Bitcoin and its impact on traditional markets.
How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.
Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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blockchain
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email security
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
Price of Bitcoin reaches all-time high in 2020
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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Bitcoin's epic bull run is backed by strong investor interest, according to new research from analyst firm GlobalData.
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.
How an investigation into sextortion led to discovery of a criminal underworld
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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An investigation into sextortion by Sophos uncovered a criminal underworld where funds, totalling USD $500,000, supported a range of illicit activities.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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network infrastructure
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network security
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
ZCoin launches new crowdfunding system to decentralise funding
Sun, 29th Dec 2019
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cryptocurrency
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martech
Zcoin has launched its Zcoin Crowdfunding System (ZCS) as a key step in decentralising funding and decision making of projects.
ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.
Cryptocurrency investors reminded of tax obligations
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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tax
The currency is usually encrypted using Blockchain technology that regulates the generation of new units and verifies fund transfers.
Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here’s how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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?.