Security News

'Unhackable' Bitfi crypto-currency wallet maker will be shocked to find fingernails exist
2018-08-01 22:25

Backed by John McAfee so you know it's going to be A+ Pics A crypto-currency wallet heavily promoted as "unhackable" – complete with endorsements from the security industry's loopy old uncle John...

CipherTrace Unveils Crypto-Currency Anti-Money Laundering Solution
2018-07-05 15:48

Cryptocurrency theft and its use to launder other illegal activity is booming. This has prompted the evolution of a related industry that sits on the borderline of legality (barely legal in some...

New macOS Malware Targets Crypto-Currency Users
2018-07-03 12:08

A new piece of macOS malware has been observed being distributed via crypto-currency related Slack or Discord chat groups, security researchers warn. read more

Why trust is the essential currency of cybersecurity
2018-05-23 17:43

To build durable cybersecurity policy, companies should encourage trust-building initiatives with business partners, said Cisco trust strategy officer Anthony Grieco.

Trust is the essential currency of cybersecurity
2018-05-16 12:05

To build a durable cybersecurity policy encourage trust-building initiatives with business partners, says Cisco trust strategy officer Anthony Grieco.

Using biometrics to protect crypto currency
2018-04-03 12:20

The rise of crypto currency is something that investors have monitored closely. Whether Bitcoin, Zcash or Ripple, the rise of this digital currency is here to stay. With this boom of crypto...

njRAT Gets Ransomware, Crypto-Currency Stealing Capabilities
2018-04-02 17:47

An updated version of the njRAT remote access Trojan (RAT) is capable of encrypting files and stealing virtual currencies from crypto-wallets, Zscaler warns. Also known as Bladabindi, njRAT has...

Cybercriminals launder money through mansions, private islands and crypto currency
2018-03-16 13:15

Cybercriminal proceeds make up an estimated 8-10 percent of total illegal profits laundered globally, amounting to an estimated $80-$200 billion each year, according to a nine-month academic study...

30 Million Possibly Impacted in Crypto-Currency Mining Operation
2018-01-25 17:31

A large-scale crypto-currency mining operation active for over 4 months is believed to have impacted around 30 million systems worldwide, Palo Alto Networks security researchers say.  read more

SEC Files Charges in Digital Currency Investment Scam
2017-12-04 22:14

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday its newly-created Cyber Unit shut down a digital currency investment scam, charging a company that took millions from investors, "falsely...