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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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1522018-12-28

The law firm will sue the creator of the pyramid

The American law firm Silver Miller, which specializes in cryptocurrency investments, filed a lawsuit against investor Jeremy Spence, who, according to its representatives, operated a cryptocurrency pyramid and misled investors.

Legal, Security
1302018-12-28

Phishing attack on Electrum cost users about 250 BTC

On December 27, several people on their social networks reported that the wallet was under attack by a hacker, and he had already managed to steal about 250 bitcoins (approximately $937,000). The attack was subsequently confirmed by Electrum. According to its representatives, the hacker created a fake version of the wallet to obtain passwords from real user wallets.

Wallets, Security
752018-12-26

In Zaporozhye, cyber police detained a hacker who distributed viruses to steal data

Operatives of the cybercrime department identified and detained a 22-year-old resident of the Zaporozhye region who was distributing malicious software to obtain personal information of network users.

Security
1102018-12-19

Fake Facebook Accounts Are Trying to Steal Your Bitcoin

This month, some Facebook users noticed something strange - in the comments to their posts, Bitmain was advertising some kind of “partnership” that invited the user to make a cryptocurrency transaction. The post looked suspicious, some decided that the company’s page had been hacked.

Security
1062018-12-18

Belgium's financial regulator added 14 trading platforms to its list of suspected scams

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has added 14 new cryptocurrency platforms to its list of platforms believed to be fraudulent. The list of suspects now consists of 113 websites.

Security
872018-12-17

Bitcoin terrorists send bomb threats around the world

Spammers have hit businesses, public and utility institutions around the world with a wave of threats, demanding a ransom from the military-technical cooperation in exchange for eliminating the threat of an explosion. So far, no explosions have been heard, but massive electronic threats have caused numerous evacuations of thousands of people in Canada, the United States and New Zealand. Law enforcement is investigating the situation and asks citizens to exercise caution.

Security
922018-12-13

Crypto investors ranked third in the list of worst passwords

Cryptocurrency password management and storage company Dashlane yesterday released the third edition of its annual “Worst Passwords” list, which placed crypto investors in third place.

Security
772018-12-10

Researchers claim that 400,000+ MikroTik routers are infected

The MikroTik mining virus was first discovered in August in Brazil, but has since continued to spread throughout the world.

Security
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