Security News

$1.1 Million in Cryptocurrency to Be Seized From Hacker
2019-08-26 17:33

UK Authorities Want to Compensate Grant West's VictimsU.K. authorities are attempting to seize more than $1.1 million in cryptocurrency from a notorious British hacker who carried out attacks that...

Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining at Ukraine Nuclear Plant Exposed Sensitive Data
2019-08-23 12:17

Sensitive information from a nuclear power plant in Ukraine was exposed due to an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation run by workers, according to several media reports. read more

Thefts from cryptocurrency exchanges continue despite increased security
2019-08-15 04:45

Although exchanges, wallets and other cryptocurrency custody services are strengthening their defenses, attackers continue to innovate and outpace even the current state of the cybersecurity art,...

Judge allows suit against AT&T after $24 million cryptocurrency theft
2019-07-23 19:28

It's usually not possible to reverse fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions.

Senators Scrutinize Facebook's Cryptocurrency Plans
2019-07-16 21:18

Democrat Sherrod Brown Calls Company 'Dangerous'At a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday, lawmakers grilled a Facebook executive about the company's plans to launch a cryptocurrency. One...

Japan Firm Says $32 Million Missing in Cryptocurrency Hack
2019-07-12 09:02

Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday it had halted all services after losing cryptocurrency worth more than $32 million in the latest apparent hack involving virtual money. read more

Cryptocurrency phish dials back the fear, cranks up the politeness
2019-06-27 23:49

Spammers and scammers are getting better at spelling and grammar - so make sure you aren't relying on language alone to spot phishes...

Hackers Steal Millions from Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitrue
2019-06-27 13:26

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue revealed on Thursday that hackers managed to access and move the funds of tens of its customers. read more

Six Arrested in $27 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
2019-06-26 16:25

European authorities this week announced the arrest of 6 individuals in connection with a €24 million ($27.2 million) cryptocurrency theft. read more

Police Arrest 6 in $28 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Probe
2019-06-26 13:48

'Cyber Dogs' Deployed to Search Suspects' Home for Hidden Storage MediaSix suspects have been arrested as part of a 14-month international police probe into the theft of at least $28 million worth...