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.
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.
Chinese internet security company 360 Total Security has discovered a number of critical vulnerabilities in the EOS network that could have a fairly large impact on the currency and the EOS platform as a whole.
A young project that promises to help newcomers to the exchange as an electronic trader lost about $1,536,488 as a result of a hacker attack last week.
As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to grow, more and more people are joining the cryptocurrency community. It becomes easier to deceive them as the target audience grows.
Verge (XVG) is a cryptocurrency designed for everyday use and improvement of the original Bitcoin blockchain. Currently, the cryptocurrency is subject to DDOS attacks. The company confirmed this on Twitter: “It appears that several mining pools have experienced DDOS attacks. We are working to resolve the issue.”
In the world of cryptocurrencies, nodes are playing an increasingly important role. They incentivize coin holders to lock up huge amounts of a specific currency and provide valuable services to the network. However, there are some problems when setting up a full-node, especially if you use the help of strangers.
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