Security News

InnfiRAT Targets Personal Data, Cryptocurrency Wallets
2019-09-16 17:57

A newly discovered remote access Trojan can steal various types of data from the infected machines, including personal data and cryptocurrency wallet information, Zscaler security researchers...

Tiny Pacific nation forges ahead with national cryptocurrency
2019-09-16 11:00

The Marshall Islands is facing rising seas and financial isolation. But critics say their get-rich-quick cryptocurrency scheme won't work.

Part 4: Why Frank Abagnale, security expert and inspiration for the hit movie Catch Me if You Can, likes blockchain and dislikes cryptocurrency
2019-09-03 15:15

Frank Abagnale, the real life subject of the movie Catch Me If You Can, shares his views on blockchain, passwords, and cryptocurrency.

Bug Bounty Program Launched for Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency
2019-08-27 17:04

The Libra Association, the organization in charge of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, has launched a public bug bounty program with rewards of up to $10,000. read more

$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