In our “Security” section, we cover cybersecurity issues, risks, and protective technologies in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. Here you will find information about hacks, fraud schemes, wallet security, and best practices for protecting digital assets. Read the “Security” section on ForkNews to learn how to keep your crypto funds safe.
Cryptocurrency theft is common. From MtGox to DAO, cryptocurrency hacks prove the axiom: if it can be stolen, it will be stolen.
A group of hackers allegedly colluded with a Chinese computer maintenance company and hacked into devices belonging to internet clubs in order to mine cryptocurrency.
The problem of gray mining still remains relevant, and miners are becoming more sophisticated. Let's try to figure out how they disguise themselves after infiltrating a user's computer.
Watching pirated movies or TV channels through the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Amazon Fire TV media player can infect your Android device with malware that allows for hidden mining.
Malware researcher Josh Grunzweig of Palo Alto Networks has identified 470,000 unique malware samples that covertly mine coins on other people's computers. 84 percent of these samples are aimed at mining Monero (XMR).
Blockchain technology was developed more as a test of scientific theories, at least in the context of bitcoin. Naturally, network security was an important component, but this does not mean that the ideology itself does not contain potential vulnerability to certain attacks
With the advent of javascript miners, hackers have significantly expanded their opportunities for parasitic cryptocurrency mining.
Bank of Montreal and online bank Simplii Financial (which is owned by CIBC) reported that hackers stole users' personal information this weekend. After obtaining confidential data from approximately 100,000 clients of two Canadian banks, the hackers demanded a $1 million ransom in Ripple tokens or they would publish the stolen information.
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