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Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

MAY 16, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

In wake of the WannaCry cyberattacks, Blockchain offers security solutions.

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WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

MAY 16, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London correspondent Nick Ayton reports on what really is behind the WannaCry ransomware outbreak and why things don’t entirely add up.

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WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

 10425
Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Despite widespread MSM bias, Bitcoin saw higher trading interest than ever last week, Localbitcoins data shows.

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Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

NOV 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Swiss Bank Valartis has become the latest victim of ransom attacks - customers are faced with paying 10% of their balances or having personal data exposed.

 1915
How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

OCT 07, 2016 | Jacob Timp

There are many reasons why Near Field Communications (NFC) NFC is beneficial to consumers but as with many modern technologies; it doesn’t come without its risks.

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US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

SEP 15, 2016 | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

 2371   |    2
Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

AUG 12, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After a second complaint against Kraken, some of its users may go to the FBI over their reportedly stolen funds.

 1085
The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

JUN 13, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

The criminals responsible for Bitcoin-related crimes can very easily be held accountable provided police forces familiarise themselves with the cryptocurrency.

 1670
Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

NOV 08, 2015 | Nina Lyon

Cointelegraph stongly advises NOT to fulfill any email demands coming from scammers calling themselves the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a division of ISIS.

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Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

NOV 05, 2015 | Joseph Young

The world’s largest bitcoin exchange OKCoin has suspended some of its services indefinitely, following a malicious cyber attack from unknown hackers.

 506
Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

NOV 04, 2015 | George Gor

Head of Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine claims that the policemen who have searched his house on November 3 were motivated by things other than justice.

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BitPay CEO Scammed for Over $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

BitPay CEO Scammed for Over $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

SEP 17, 2015 | Evander Smart

The CEO of Bitcoin merchant services industry leader BitPay has suffered a phishing scam that cost the company 5,000 bitcoins or over US$1.8 million.

 749
Cybercriminal Group Demands Bitcoin Ransoms from Financial Institutions

Cybercriminal Group Demands Bitcoin Ransoms from Financial Institutions

SEP 13, 2015 | Joseph Young

“DD4BC,” a cybercriminal group that has launched distributed denial of service (DDos) attacks on bitcoin mining companies, exchanges and Hong Kong Banks since mind-2014, have begun to target financial institutions

 55
KYC Compliance Might Get You Hacked

KYC Compliance Might Get You Hacked

AUG 16, 2015 | Juan S. Galt

KYC compliance, the regulatory standards that demand to know who you are and what you are doing with your money, are being adopted by Bitcoin exchanges more and more

 233
WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

MAY 16, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London correspondent Nick Ayton reports on what really is behind the WannaCry ransomware outbreak and why things don’t entirely add up.

 15937   |    7
WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

 10425
Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

MAY 16, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

In wake of the WannaCry cyberattacks, Blockchain offers security solutions.

 8230   |    1
Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Despite widespread MSM bias, Bitcoin saw higher trading interest than ever last week, Localbitcoins data shows.

 5117
How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

OCT 07, 2016 | Jacob Timp

There are many reasons why Near Field Communications (NFC) NFC is beneficial to consumers but as with many modern technologies; it doesn’t come without its risks.

 3067   |    7
US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

SEP 15, 2016 | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

 2371   |    2
Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

NOV 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Swiss Bank Valartis has become the latest victim of ransom attacks - customers are faced with paying 10% of their balances or having personal data exposed.

 1915
The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

JUN 13, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

The criminals responsible for Bitcoin-related crimes can very easily be held accountable provided police forces familiarise themselves with the cryptocurrency.

 1670
Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

AUG 12, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After a second complaint against Kraken, some of its users may go to the FBI over their reportedly stolen funds.

 1085
KYC Compliance Might Get You Hacked

KYC Compliance Might Get You Hacked

AUG 16, 2015 | Juan S. Galt

KYC compliance, the regulatory standards that demand to know who you are and what you are doing with your money, are being adopted by Bitcoin exchanges more and more

 233
BitPay CEO Scammed for Over $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

BitPay CEO Scammed for Over $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

SEP 17, 2015 | Evander Smart

The CEO of Bitcoin merchant services industry leader BitPay has suffered a phishing scam that cost the company 5,000 bitcoins or over US$1.8 million.

 749
Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

NOV 05, 2015 | Joseph Young

The world’s largest bitcoin exchange OKCoin has suspended some of its services indefinitely, following a malicious cyber attack from unknown hackers.

 506
Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

NOV 08, 2015 | Nina Lyon

Cointelegraph stongly advises NOT to fulfill any email demands coming from scammers calling themselves the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a division of ISIS.

 207
Cybercriminal Group Demands Bitcoin Ransoms from Financial Institutions

Cybercriminal Group Demands Bitcoin Ransoms from Financial Institutions

SEP 13, 2015 | Joseph Young

“DD4BC,” a cybercriminal group that has launched distributed denial of service (DDos) attacks on bitcoin mining companies, exchanges and Hong Kong Banks since mind-2014, have begun to target financial institutions

 55
Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

NOV 04, 2015 | George Gor

Head of Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine claims that the policemen who have searched his house on November 3 were motivated by things other than justice.

 296
How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

OCT 07, 2016 | Jacob Timp

There are many reasons why Near Field Communications (NFC) NFC is beneficial to consumers but as with many modern technologies; it doesn’t come without its risks.

 3067   |    7
WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

MAY 16, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London correspondent Nick Ayton reports on what really is behind the WannaCry ransomware outbreak and why things don’t entirely add up.

 15937   |    7
US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

SEP 15, 2016 | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

 2371   |    2
Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

MAY 16, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

In wake of the WannaCry cyberattacks, Blockchain offers security solutions.

 8230   |    1
Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

NOV 04, 2015 | George Gor

Head of Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine claims that the policemen who have searched his house on November 3 were motivated by things other than justice.

 296
WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

 10425
Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

NOV 08, 2015 | Nina Lyon

Cointelegraph stongly advises NOT to fulfill any email demands coming from scammers calling themselves the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a division of ISIS.

 207
Cybercriminal Group Demands Bitcoin Ransoms from Financial Institutions

Cybercriminal Group Demands Bitcoin Ransoms from Financial Institutions

SEP 13, 2015 | Joseph Young

“DD4BC,” a cybercriminal group that has launched distributed denial of service (DDos) attacks on bitcoin mining companies, exchanges and Hong Kong Banks since mind-2014, have begun to target financial institutions

 55
Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

NOV 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Swiss Bank Valartis has become the latest victim of ransom attacks - customers are faced with paying 10% of their balances or having personal data exposed.

 1915
Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Despite widespread MSM bias, Bitcoin saw higher trading interest than ever last week, Localbitcoins data shows.

 5117
Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

NOV 05, 2015 | Joseph Young

The world’s largest bitcoin exchange OKCoin has suspended some of its services indefinitely, following a malicious cyber attack from unknown hackers.

 506
The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

JUN 13, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

The criminals responsible for Bitcoin-related crimes can very easily be held accountable provided police forces familiarise themselves with the cryptocurrency.

 1670
BitPay CEO Scammed for Over $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

BitPay CEO Scammed for Over $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

SEP 17, 2015 | Evander Smart

The CEO of Bitcoin merchant services industry leader BitPay has suffered a phishing scam that cost the company 5,000 bitcoins or over US$1.8 million.

 749
Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

AUG 12, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After a second complaint against Kraken, some of its users may go to the FBI over their reportedly stolen funds.

 1085
KYC Compliance Might Get You Hacked

KYC Compliance Might Get You Hacked

AUG 16, 2015 | Juan S. Galt

KYC compliance, the regulatory standards that demand to know who you are and what you are doing with your money, are being adopted by Bitcoin exchanges more and more

 233

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