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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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1422022-02-21

Dating site scammers earned $139 million in cryptocurrencies in 2021

New data shows that online romance scams are growing at a record pace. Victims have already lost more than $500 million last year alone.

Security
1172022-02-07

LockBit ransomware hacked PayBito crypto exchange

Operators of the LockBit ransomware claim to have stolen the personal data of users and administrators of the PayBito crypto exchange.

Security
1242022-02-01

The number of malicious miners increased by 40% in 2021

Avast reported on the main threats of the past year. Experts noted an increase in the number of hidden miners, the return of the Emotet botnet and the spread of spyware on Android devices.

Security
1222022-01-11

​​$18 million was stolen from NFT platform Lympo

Hackers withdrew $18.2 million worth of LMT tokens from the hot wallets of the sports NFT platform at the time of the hack.

NFT, Security
1762021-11-29

Cold Storage - “Cold storage” using the example of Bitcoin

Many cryptocurrency storage services list “Cold Storage” or Cold Storage among their advantages. What's behind this technology and how does it work?

Education, Security
2612021-11-05

Phishing sites steal funds from crypto wallets

Cybersecurity company Check Point Research has warned that cases of theft of digital funds from users who access their crypto wallets through Google search engine sites have become more frequent.

Security
472021-09-23

Bitcoin.org hacked by scammers

The oldest cryptocurrency website showed a fake pop-up window about a Bitcoin giveaway.

Security
402021-09-22

Chainalysis tracks IP addresses of WalletExplorer users

Documents have leaked onto the dark web that confirm that a block explorer owned by Chainalysis shared information with law enforcement.

Security
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