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Thousands of Microsoft Servers Infected By Crypto-Mining Botnet Since 2018, Says Report
The attackers have apparently been targeting Microsoft SQL database servers to mine cryptocurrency for two years.
Australian Crypto Exchange CoinSpot Wins ISO Security Accreditation
CoinSpot says it’s jumped through the hoops to meet the internationally recognized ISO standard.
Long-Festering DeFi Dapp Bug Still Not Fixed by Industry
ZenGo is renewing a debate over personal responsibility and user protections, after discovering an exploit that can drain wallets of all user funds.
CoinDesk Explains SIM Jacking
In the pantheon of crypto hacks, “SIM jacking” is one of the worst. We break it down for you.
Exploit During ETHDenver Reveals Experimental Nature of Decentralized Finance
A $350,000 hack casts light on the problem of depending on single price oracles.
Hardware Is Hard: Two Blockchain Devices Win Plaudits at CES 2020
A blockchain-secured smartphone and home security camera won Innovation Awards at the annual trade show in Las Vegas. But don’t call the startups behind them hardware companies.
Twitter Bug Exposed Millions of User Phone Numbers
A bug in Twitter’s Android app let users connect random phone numbers to real Twitter handles.
New Ransomware Tactic: Pay Us or the World Sees Your Keys
A new malware technique makes a company’s files public if it refuses to pay ransom.
Crypto-Mining Attacks Fell Sharply in 2019 but Ransomware Is Trending: Kaspersky
In the cat-and-mouse game between hackers and users, less-lucrative crypto-mining malware fell out of favor this year.
Global Android Vulnerability Could Grab Wallet and Banking Data
A newly-discovered exploit could hijack banking and wallet apps on your Android phone.
BitGo Says It’s Now Processing 20% of Bitcoin Transactions
The crypto custodian facilitates a sizable share of on-chain transactions, a sign of consolidation, and power, in the crypto space.
Binance’s DEX Now Supports AML Compliance Via CipherTrace
CipherTrace is now providing AML compliance on Binance Chain, which supports both the exchange’s BNB token and DEX.
There’s a New Way to Get Your Stolen Crypto Back
There’s as much as $10 billion in stolen crypto out there. A joint venture from Coinfirm and Kroll looks to help people get their funds back.
AT&T Responds to Crypto Exec’s SIM Swap Suit: See You in Court
The loss highlights an obvious question for security experts, who wondered why an experienced crypto executive would keep such high sums online.
Inter-American Development Bank to Pilot Land Registries on Blockchain
The global organization is aiming to ease the burden of trying to reset land titles in Latin American countries.
BA-Backed Firm Raises $5 Million to Put Airline Security on a Blockchain
Zamna – a startup backed by the parent firm of British Airways – is building a blockchain bridge for security information between agencies and airlines.
From Banking Giants to Tech Darlings, China Reveals Over 500 Enterprise Blockchain Projects
As President Xi called on China to seize blockchain opportunities, industry heavyweights are already leading hundreds of enterprise projects.
Researchers Uncover Bitcoin ‘Attack’ That Could Slow or Stop Lightning Payments
A new denial-of-service attack could slow down or completely stop bitcoin payments over the lightning network.
CipherTrace’s Blockchain Forensics Service Now Covers 700 Crypto Assets
The blockchain analytics provider now offers a window into the data of more than 87 percent of the top 100 cryptocurrencies.