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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.

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812018-05-29

Vulnerabilities in the EOS network have been discovered again

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.

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672018-05-29

Promising ICO project Taylor shot down on takeoff

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.

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642018-05-24

5 types of crypto scams and how to avoid them

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.

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652018-05-24

DDOS attack on Verge cryptocurrency

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.”

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642018-05-23

What not to do when setting up full-node

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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582018-05-18

WinstarNssmMiner is a new dangerous virus for hidden mining

At this stage in the development of cryptocurrencies, creating and distributing malware that uses your computer's CPU while you are visiting web pages or watching YouTube videos has become a popular practice. This practice even got its own name - cryptojacking. Typically, these malware (which are often used to mine Monero) stop working when you close your browser.

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752018-05-10

Bytecoin (BCN) is a massive scam

After Binance announced the addition of Bytecoin (BCN) to its listings, the currency rose 165% in one day. Immediately after this, BCN owners faced a number of problems, ranging from price drops to network outages and the inability to withdraw funds.

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782018-05-08

The OneCoin token reached the archipelago in the Pacific Ocean

Samoa's central bank has warned residents about the risks of investing in the cryptocurrency after banning a company advertising it in the country.

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