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BTC Ransom: Town in Canada Meets Hackers' Demands to Get PC Systems Up & Running Again
Sep 14, 2018 at 10:45
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BTC Ransom: Town in Canada Meets Hackers' Demands to Get PC Systems Up & Running Again
In the Ontario province of Canada, there is a town known as Midland with a population of over 16,000 people. Recently, its computer systems have been hacked and infected with deadly ransom malware.
Crypto Uncertainties Won't Stop It From Sparking $20,000 Record
Sep 07, 2018 at 12:56
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Crypto Uncertainties Won't Stop It From Sparking $20,000 Record
On Wednesday, August 29, the Bitcoin price soared over $7,000 for the first time in almost 3 weeks.
Hackers Use 200,000 Unprotected Brazilian Routers to Mine Cryptos, Security Researchers Reveals
Aug 05, 2018 at 10:22
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Hackers Use 200,000 Unprotected Brazilian Routers to Mine Cryptos, Security Researchers Reveals
Several hackers are using a network of unprotected routers to circulate cryptocurrency-mining malware to users without any suspicion, security experts and researchers have revealed.
South Korean Cryptocurrency Regulator Found Dead in Seoul
Feb 21, 2018 at 13:47
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South Korean Cryptocurrency Regulator Found Dead in Seoul
A civil servant who had been keeping control on cryptocurrency and taking steps against its speculation joined the majority on Sunday, February 18, a government spokesman reported. The unfortunate man is thought to have experienced a heart attack in his sleep.
Government Websites Have Been Hijacked by Wicked Crypto Miners
Feb 13, 2018 at 12:23
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Government Websites Have Been Hijacked by Wicked Crypto Miners
In a hack attack, the government websites, including the Information Commissioner's Office and thousands of other sites around the world have been running a malware program that uses the visitor’s computer to mine Monero, a cryptocurrency, which like Bitcoin is blockchain based, but with a greater concentration on transaction privacy.
DDoS is a Real Menace – but Blockchain Can Help
Oct 21, 2017 at 13:45
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DDoS is a Real Menace – but Blockchain Can Help
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks are quickly becoming recognized as one of the biggest threats in cyber security right now.
Security Breach at Bitmain: Users Are Advised To Update Passwords
Aug 21, 2017 at 12:52
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Security Breach at Bitmain: Users Are Advised To Update Passwords
The largest Chinese mining equipment producer and bitcoin mining pool operator – Bitmain – has warned its users about a security breach on one of its servers.
Is the New Ransomware Demanding Bitcoin More Dangerous Than WannaCry?
Jun 29, 2017 at 11:04
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Is the New Ransomware Demanding Bitcoin More Dangerous Than WannaCry?
Last months the ransomware software Wanna Cry attacked 200,000 victims in at least 150 countries worldwide and a huge fuss was made of the capability of hackers to use Bitcoin in illegal actions. Now, a new ransomware comes on stage.
Wealthy Customers Of Valartis Bank Under Attack From Bitcoin Hackers
Dec 01, 2016 at 12:35
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Wealthy Customers Of Valartis Bank Under Attack From Bitcoin Hackers
Valartis Bank Liechtenstein is reported to have been attacked by hackers demanding a ransom in Bitcoins.
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