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.
More than 27 thousand people, including citizens of Africa, America and Australia, were subjected to one of the largest bitcoin scams in South Africa.
The McAfee team is offering a reward for any information regarding the potential theft of $100 million in cryptocurrency.
Researchers have discovered a series of attacks by the Lazarus organization, which attacks cryptocurrency exchanges by distributing malware to macOS users. According to Kaspersky Lab, a network of cryptocurrency platforms based in Asia was infected with the Lazarus Trojan, which led to the spread of malware to computers running Windows and macOS operating systems.
Theft and fraud involving digital assets is nothing new in the world of cryptocurrencies. Hackers almost never miss an opportunity to make easy money. The number of thefts that have occurred only means that hackers are doing serious business and, regardless of where you are, as long as you have cryptocurrency, you should store it more securely.
John McAfee's "totally secure" cryptocurrency wallet, with a $250,000 reward for discovering its vulnerabilities, was hacked and used by a teenager as a gaming platform for playing DOOM.
The Ukrainian was selling malware that could be used to hack any account and empty the accounts of crypto exchange users.
According to a recent Diar study, fraudulent ICOs cost investors almost $100 million. Researchers have counted funds stolen since the beginning of July 2016. According to Diar, in the first two weeks of August alone, two large-scale fraudulent ICOs managed to earn $68 million from unwary investors.
Iranian hackers are developing cyber attacks that block computer systems, disrupt city services and demand cryptocurrency ransom, according to a new report from Accenture PLC.
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