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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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792018-08-09

Bitcoin helps law enforcement track criminals

One US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent told the press that “she wants criminals to continue using Bitcoin” because it allows them to be traced.

Regulation, Bitcoin, Security
722018-08-08

The “White Rabbit” threatens the anonymity of transactions on the Bitcoin network

Currently, IT fans, cyberpunks and hackers have gathered in Las Vegas to participate in two famous technical conferences: Defcon 2018 (Caesar's Palace) and Black Hat Arsenal (Mandalay Bay).

Technologies, Bitcoin, Security
592018-08-07

Crypto scams have evolved to completely new applications.

As digital assets develop, the desire of cybercriminals to take possession of them only grows; they are constantly coming up with new ways of deception.

Security
622018-08-03

An attack known as a zero-day vulnerability hit routers in Brazil.

Fraudsters carried out a sophisticated stealth mining attack, infecting hundreds of thousands of MikroTik routers across Brazil. The goal of the attack is to create a massive XMR mining bot platform.

Security
882018-08-02

Monero's anonymity is greatly exaggerated

Another security vulnerability has been found in Monero (XMR), a coin designed to ensure maximum transaction privacy, according to news reports.

Security,
722018-08-01

Boston College student hacked SIM cards of crypto investors

California police have arrested a college student who is suspected of stealing $5 million in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using a method known as “SIM hacking.”

Security, Events
792018-07-28

Microsoft discovered a hidden miner in a font package

Microsoft said hackers hacked a font package installed by a PDF editor and used it to install a cryptocurrency miner on users' computers.

Security
532018-07-25

Kaspersky Lab warns of the growing danger of DDoS attacks

A new report from Kaspersky Lab warns of a growing number of botnet DDoS attacks. The analysis shows that gamers and cryptocurrency platforms are increasingly becoming victims.

Security
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