Breach at Indian exchange BuyUCoin allegedly exposes 325K users’ personal data
BuyUCoin initially denied the reports of a data breach, but added that all user funds are safe.
Tag: Cybersecurity
Iranian hackers use cryptojacker to bypass sanctions, says report
Cybersecurity firm SophosLabs has traced MrbMiner, a new cryptojacking virus that primarily targets powerful database servers, back to a small software company in Iran, according to a report published yesterday.
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Cybersecurity firm uses encrypted hard drive with Bitcoin to test applicants
Successful applicants can use the funds to buy a ticket to the company’s headquarters.
Ledger owners report chilling threats after 20K more records leaked
“Are you able to imagine all the possible consequences that can occur to you and your loved ones?” said the scammer.
Bitcoiner loses almost $100K of BTC in wallet transfer bungle
The Redditor attempted to transfer a wallet to a new computer without confirming the password to the private keys was accessible.
From SIM-Swaps to Home-Invasion Threats, Ledger Leak Has Cascading Consequences
The incident shows the variety of ways data can be used to hurt people, and raises questions about how and if certain data should be retained at all.
Ledger users threaten legal action after hacker dumps personal data
A cybersecurity expert claimed the affected users would be targeted online and in person now that their personal information had been made public.
‘Secret’ bridge turns ERC-20 tokens into privacy coins
“Secret Tokens combine the programmability of ERC-20s with the privacy of coins like Zcash or Monero.”
Blockchain tech 13X ‘too expensive’ to justify use: DocuSign CEO
The DocuSign CEO estimates the cost of providing the firm’s e-signature and digital identity services are 13X higher using blockchain technology.
4 tips to avoid phishing attacks
Once a user identifies a phishing attempt, spreading the word online can assist in the security of everyone’s funds.
