State-backed digital currencies can disrupt financial systems: Report
While CBDCs could help central banks address the decline in cash payments, some risk factors remain.
Tag: Cybersecurity
Spartan Protocol exploit results in loss of $30M
The price of SPARTA token plunged 30% on Sunday as details of the attack came to light.
Former US Director of cybersecurity: Crypto ransomware ‘running wild’
Ransomware is something the “average American” is worried about, says former cybersecurity top dog Chris Krebs
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.
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.
