Security News

Bitcoin backer sues AT&T for $240m over stolen cryptocurrency
2018-08-15 19:12

Michael Terpin not happy about funds-draining SIM swap fraud A bitcoin investor is suing AT&T for $240m after it allegedly ported his phone number to a hacker, allowing the criminal to steal $24m...

How Bitcoin and the Dark Web hide SamSam in plain sight
2018-08-07 12:58

Bitcoin and the Dark Web are familiar terms, but what are they and how do they help SamSam operate in plain sight?

Alleged SIM-swap scammer nabbed for stealing $5m in Bitcoin
2018-08-01 13:34

"Hi Daddy Love you," texted the daughter of one of the hacker's alleged victims. The reply: "TELL YOUR DAD TO GIVE US BITCOIN"

Podcast: Why Bitcoin Miners Target Critical Infrastructure Networks
2018-07-31 14:14

Ronen Rabinovich from Cyberbit explains why malicious bitcoin mining malware is increasing on industrial control systems.

Head of Hacked Bitcoin Exchange Pleads Guilty to US Charges
2018-07-24 13:18

After Theft of 6,000 Bitcoins, Joe Montrose Obstructed FBI's InvestigationJon Montroll, the former operator of a bitcoin exchange that was hacked, leading to the theft of 6,000 bitcoins, has...

“Astoundingly stupid” Kodak (not really) Bitcoin miner bites the dust
2018-07-18 10:40

Deemed a scam from its CES debut, Kodak says KashMiner was never licensed, and its promised payouts portrayed ignorance of how Bitcoin works.

“Bitcoins for cash in bags” trader gets 12 months in prison
2018-07-12 18:06

This former stockbroker dealt with murky clients, including one she knew only as "David", aka "Pirate Sh*t".

Think that bitcoins and a VPN keep you anonymous? Think again…
2018-07-10 13:59

A popular cryptowallet service has advised users of the Hola VPN to shift their funds to replacement accounts after an alleged hack.

The dirty secret about Bitcoin: It's amplifying ransomware, cybercrime, and more
2018-07-06 15:32

As Bitcoin grows in popularity, potential buyers need to be aware of risks that go along with it.

Serious Security: How to cut-and-paste your way to Bitcoin riches
2018-07-05 11:56

Malware that steals cryptocurrency doesn't need to crack passwords, read wallets, copy private keys, or even have a network connection...