Currencies stories - Page 13
Updated: MailChimp prohibits cryptocurrency, ICO & blockchain email promotions
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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email security
Email marketing giant MailChimp is the latest large enterprise to initiate a crackdown on cryptocurrency and ICO-related promotions.
Monash University researchers scour dark web to understand cybercrime
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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cybercrime
IT researchers at Monash University have exposed activity on the dark web that could spell the end for some cybercriminals.
Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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crypto
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blockchain
Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.
Agile Digital & Vault Systems bring blockchain to cloud security
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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cloud security
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blockchain
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martech
Blockchain is about to become part of the Australian cloud market, thanks to a partnership between two Australian tech firms.
Report uncovers big business of cybercrime – but just how big?
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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dark web
'Would you like anything else with your $10 DDoS attack-as-a-service sir?' Armor's report paints a disturbing picture of the cybercrime market.
Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.
Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.
ATO scammers steal $50k's worth of cryptocurrency from Australian taxpayers
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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crypto
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email security
Australian Tax Office warns of cryptocurrency scam demanding Bitcoin payments for fake tax debts, with losses of over $50,000 reported.
Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.
Bitcoin's not a fad, it's a waiting game
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?.
Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from June 2018, tightening its Financial services policy, following Facebook's similar move to combat scams.
Cryptomining malware a genuine threat to organizations, NTT Security says
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
There are more than 12,000 Monero mining malware samples 66% of which were submitted between November and December 2017.
Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
The dark web is often touted as the place cybercriminals sell their malware, but what is the fuss all about? Verizon's Ashish Thapar explains.
CSU to explore Dark Web's underbelly after unprecedented interest from students
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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education, learning & training
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it masters
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dark web
IT Masters and Charles Sturt University (CSU) will plunge headfirst into the Dark Web this year, and it appears IT professionals are curious.
From Vietnam without love: Asia Pacific's next cyber attack hub
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Vietnam may be called the next Silicon Valley for its technology prowess, but for the first time it is now one of the top five cyber attack sources.
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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facebook
Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.
Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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crypto
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cybersecurity
BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.
Facebook says 'no more': Cryptocurrency ads banned from social network
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Facebook has now banned all advertising for financial products such as cryptocurrencies, binary options and initial coin offerings.
Coincheck promises £380m refund after massive cryptocurrency breach
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
This has been deemed the largest cyptocurrency breach of all time but Coincheck has been praised for promising to refund its 260,000 customers.
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.