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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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1322018-12-13

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
1302018-12-10

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
962018-12-07

An algorithm has been developed that determines Pump&Dump schemes

Pump and dump schemes are becoming increasingly common in the cryptocurrency markets. Cybersecurity experts are now learning to predict them in advance.

Security
1782018-12-03

NEO bug allows hackers to make money

According to Chinese internet company Tencent, NEO users are at risk of losing their funds at any second as a newly discovered security vulnerability allows hackers to gain remote access to their wallets.

Security, Wallets
1782018-11-30

Botnets have moved from DDoS attacks to hidden mining

As we approach the end of 2018, many cybersecurity firms are releasing annual reports detailing the year's common threats and telling internet users what to expect in the future.

Security
1732018-11-29

Ukrainian students were convicted of distributing a program to steal cryptocurrencies

Student hackers received two years in prison with a probationary period of one year for distributing virus software. The verdict of the Kharkov court comes into force upon the expiration of the period for appeal.

Security
1742018-11-29

Fraudsters steal credit card information by advertising fake cryptocurrency on Facebook

Twitter is already so full of fake ads that scammers have decided to move to Facebook. Unlike standard Bitcoin giveaway scams on Twitter, scammers on Facebook are scamming users out of their credit card information.

Security
1672018-11-28

Bitstamp will counteract market manipulation

Europe's largest crypto platform Bitstamp and Irisium Ltd, a leading provider of market monitoring and analytics software for exchanges, regulators and trading firms, have announced a partnership. Monitoring from Irisium will now work on the Bitstamp exchange.

Security
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