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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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1212018-10-08

Cryptojacking is back in fashion or gray miners are returning to the Google Play Market

At least 25 Android apps on the official Google Play store contain code that mines cryptocurrency in the background.

Security
1382018-10-05

Criminals are 'vulnerable' when converting cryptocurrencies to fiat

US customs officials say cryptocurrency helps track criminals

Security
1222018-09-29

Hackers gained access to 50 million Facebook user accounts

Facebook announced the discovery of another vulnerability, thanks to which hackers gained control of 50 million accounts. The company is still in the early stages of investigating this incident, and its employees announced that they have notified law enforcement authorities about the incident.

Security
1712018-09-27

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Bitcoin Bug

For over a year, all versions of Bitcoin Core contained one of the worst bugs in Bitcoin history. In this article, we will reveal the good, bad and ugly details about one of the most annoying Bitcoin Core bugs to date.

Bitcoin, Security
772018-09-21

Typical mistakes when using cryptocurrencies

If you have cryptocurrency, you need to adapt to a new way of storing money. You can't keep Bitcoin under your mattress or deposit Ethereum in a bank. There are ten common mistakes people make when storing digital currencies.

Security
1102018-09-18

Hackers infected several Indian government websites

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration, Tirupati Municipal Corporation and Macherla Municipal Administration portals are among several hundred Indian websites infected with malware. This software uses the victim’s computer to secretly mine cryptocurrencies. Hackers achieve this by sending malicious links to victims' emails, or by infecting websites with JavaScript code.

Security
1442018-09-17

Robinhood accused of selling customer data or free cheese again

Investing platform Robinhood, which is rapidly gaining popularity, appears to be making up for lost profits from zero commissions by selling users' data to make a quick buck at high-speed trading firms (HFTs) on Wall Street.

Stock, Security, Investments
1902018-09-14

EOSBet was hacked and lost $200,000

A large decentralized gambling platform on the EOS platform lost 40,000 EOS ($200,000) as a result of a hacker attack. This comes just days after the creators of EOSBet claimed that their app is the most reliable of its kind.

Security
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