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Hackers are people who specialize in breaching computer security. They can do it for various reasons: finding vulnerabilities in security systems to help their creators patch them, illegally accessing and/or modifying sensitive data for profit, or just for the fun of overcoming a system's defenses. Cryptocurrencies (both Bitcoin and altcoins) are digital assets, which means that by gaining unauthorized access to and modifying digital data, a potential hacker can steal "real" money. This, coupled with the lack of legal regulation in the field of cryptocurrencies, leads to companies operating in it placing a huge emphasis on digital security.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchange User Loses $1,860 In Apparent “Instant Hack”

JUN 08, 2017 | William Suberg

A user purchasing Bitcoin on Indian exchange Unocoin has reported hackers immediately stole the majority of his funds.

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WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The author of the WannaCry ransomware notes was likely fluent in or a native speaker of Chinese, a security firm has found.

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WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry is, in fact, the second attack to make use of the NSA-exploited Windows loopholes, it has emerged.

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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?

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

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.

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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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Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

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Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin ransomware hackers have infected Spanish communications giant Telefonica, demanding over half a million euros to relinquish control of its systems.

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Hacked Indian Bank Moves Against Bitcoin in Court

APR 26, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Indian Bank of Maharashtra takes three Bitcoin companies to court over suspected involvement in hacking of about $1 mln.

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Korean Bitcoin Exchange Yapizon Confirms $5 mln Hack, All Customers To Pay With Balances

APR 26, 2017 | William Suberg

Hackers have infiltrated and compromised Korean exchange Yapizon, stealing around 3800 bitcoins or 37% of holdings.

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North Korea Behind Hacking Bitcoin Accounts, How to Stay Safe

APR 19, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

Indications show North Korea behind hacking Bitcoin accounts in organized government effort. Estimations value the amount hacked at over $80,000 in Bitcoin.

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US Government Invests in Blockchain to Protect Healthcare Companies from Hackers

APR 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently published a research paper on the applicability of Blockchain technology in securing and recording medical record components.

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Whistleblowing in Bitcoin Community & Banks: How They Differ

APR 12, 2017 | Joseph Young

The finance industry and its banks have strict whistleblowing policies set in place. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have a completely opposing philosophy.

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Ultimate White Hat Hacker Large Bitcoin Collider Passes 1,000 Trillion Addresses

MAR 23, 2017 | William Suberg

The Large Bitcoin Collider, a tool for discovering private key collisions, has passed one trillion addresses.

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Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

24282 | 7

Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin ransomware hackers have infected Spanish communications giant Telefonica, demanding over half a million euros to relinquish control of its systems.

20347 | 3

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.

18544 | 7

WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry is, in fact, the second attack to make use of the NSA-exploited Windows loopholes, it has emerged.

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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.

12553 | 2

North Korea Behind Hacking Bitcoin Accounts, How to Stay Safe

APR 19, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

Indications show North Korea behind hacking Bitcoin accounts in organized government effort. Estimations value the amount hacked at over $80,000 in Bitcoin.

11739 | 2

Hacked Indian Bank Moves Against Bitcoin in Court

APR 26, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Indian Bank of Maharashtra takes three Bitcoin companies to court over suspected involvement in hacking of about $1 mln.

11136 | 4

Indian Bitcoin Exchange User Loses $1,860 In Apparent “Instant Hack”

JUN 08, 2017 | William Suberg

A user purchasing Bitcoin on Indian exchange Unocoin has reported hackers immediately stole the majority of his funds.

10874

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.

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WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The author of the WannaCry ransomware notes was likely fluent in or a native speaker of Chinese, a security firm has found.

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US Government Invests in Blockchain to Protect Healthcare Companies from Hackers

APR 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently published a research paper on the applicability of Blockchain technology in securing and recording medical record components.

9847 | 4

Korean Bitcoin Exchange Yapizon Confirms $5 mln Hack, All Customers To Pay With Balances

APR 26, 2017 | William Suberg

Hackers have infiltrated and compromised Korean exchange Yapizon, stealing around 3800 bitcoins or 37% of holdings.

9440 | 3

Ultimate White Hat Hacker Large Bitcoin Collider Passes 1,000 Trillion Addresses

MAR 23, 2017 | William Suberg

The Large Bitcoin Collider, a tool for discovering private key collisions, has passed one trillion addresses.

7250 | 8

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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Whistleblowing in Bitcoin Community & Banks: How They Differ

APR 12, 2017 | Joseph Young

The finance industry and its banks have strict whistleblowing policies set in place. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have a completely opposing philosophy.

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Ultimate White Hat Hacker Large Bitcoin Collider Passes 1,000 Trillion Addresses

MAR 23, 2017 | William Suberg

The Large Bitcoin Collider, a tool for discovering private key collisions, has passed one trillion addresses.

7250 | 8

Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

24282 | 7

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.

18544 | 7

Hacked Indian Bank Moves Against Bitcoin in Court

APR 26, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Indian Bank of Maharashtra takes three Bitcoin companies to court over suspected involvement in hacking of about $1 mln.

11136 | 4

US Government Invests in Blockchain to Protect Healthcare Companies from Hackers

APR 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently published a research paper on the applicability of Blockchain technology in securing and recording medical record components.

9847 | 4

Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin ransomware hackers have infected Spanish communications giant Telefonica, demanding over half a million euros to relinquish control of its systems.

20347 | 3

Korean Bitcoin Exchange Yapizon Confirms $5 mln Hack, All Customers To Pay With Balances

APR 26, 2017 | William Suberg

Hackers have infiltrated and compromised Korean exchange Yapizon, stealing around 3800 bitcoins or 37% of holdings.

9440 | 3

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.

12553 | 2

North Korea Behind Hacking Bitcoin Accounts, How to Stay Safe

APR 19, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

Indications show North Korea behind hacking Bitcoin accounts in organized government effort. Estimations value the amount hacked at over $80,000 in Bitcoin.

11739 | 2

WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry is, in fact, the second attack to make use of the NSA-exploited Windows loopholes, it has emerged.

13433

Indian Bitcoin Exchange User Loses $1,860 In Apparent “Instant Hack”

JUN 08, 2017 | William Suberg

A user purchasing Bitcoin on Indian exchange Unocoin has reported hackers immediately stole the majority of his funds.

10874

Whistleblowing in Bitcoin Community & Banks: How They Differ

APR 12, 2017 | Joseph Young

The finance industry and its banks have strict whistleblowing policies set in place. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have a completely opposing philosophy.

2242

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.

10732

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.

5258

WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The author of the WannaCry ransomware notes was likely fluent in or a native speaker of Chinese, a security firm has found.

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