Blockchain
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Critical Malware Found in Popular UAParser.js JavaScript Library
A popular JavaScript library used by major global technology firms has been targeted by hackers to spread malware and install password stealers and cryptocurrency miners on victims' machines.The
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Cryptocurrency Investing: Risks & Rewards - A Balanced Perspective
“Buy them only if you’re prepared to lose all your money,” said Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey in May 2021. He was talking about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, and one reason for his scepti
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US Treasury Proposes Federal Oversight for Stablecoins
The US Treasury has recommended Congress pass legislation that would see stablecoins subject to federal oversight, as a way to address concerns the institution has with the cryptocurrency.The Treasury
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FBI Alert: Cryptocurrency ATM Scams Targeting Victims
Scammers are increasingly using cryptocurrency ATMs and QR codes to siphon payments from victims, according to the FBI. The FBI warned scammers have been instructing victims to withdraw money from the
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Docker Hub Security Vulnerabilities Exploited for Cryptocurrency Mining
A cyber criminal gang has targeted poorly configured Docker containers to mine for cryptocurrency.In October, security researchers at Trend Micro discovered hackers targeting poorly configured servers
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FBI Hacker Offers Robinhood Customer Data for Sale - Security Alert
The hacker behind last week’s Robinhood data breach is now selling the company's customer data on a hacking forum.Known as ‘pompompurin’, the threat actor - who also claimed responsibility for th
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Cryptojacking Campaign Targets Alibaba Cloud ECS Instances – Trend Micro
Hackers have been found attacking Alibaba Cloud Elastic Computing Service (ECS) instances to mine Monero cryptocurrency in a new cryptojacking campaign.Security researchers at Trend Micro discovered c
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Cryptomixers: How Hackers Launder Ransomware Payments & Evade Law Enforcement
Cyber criminals are turning to cryptomixing services to hide the proceeds of ransomware activities and make them harder to track by law enforcement. That's according to security researchers at IT
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El Salvador to Build Bitcoin City Powered by Volcanic Geothermal Energy
The president of El Salvador has announced plans to build a coin-shaped 'Bitcoin city' to be placed at the foot of a volcano.President Nayib Bukele addressed gatherers at an event in Mizata
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Beware of Fake SEC Alerts: New Scam Targeting Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors to be vigilant of a new scam involving communications that claim to be sent from officials acting on behalf of the commission.The comm
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Citigroup Expands Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Team with 100 New Roles
Citigroup is planning to create 100 roles centred around blockchain and digital currencies, as the bank looks to tap into the growing demand for digital assets.This is according to internal documents
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Blockchain and Sustainability: Examining the Environmental Impact
This article originally appeared in issue 22 of IT Pro 20/20, available here. To sign up to receive each new issue in your inbox, click hereBlockchain technology has long been touted as a solution for
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BitMart Halts Withdrawals After $150M Cryptocurrency Hack
Cryptocurrency trading platform BitMart has temporarily suspended all withdrawals following a security breach that saw hackers steal at least $150 million (£113 million) from users’ wallets.Blockchain
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Google Sues Russian Hackers Behind Glupteba Blockchain Botnet
Google has launched legal action against a group of Russian hackers in what it claims is the world’s first lawsuit against a blockchain-enabled botnet.Known as Glupteba, the botnet compromised approxi
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Australia Announces Regulatory Reforms for Digital Wallets & Cryptocurrency
Australia is set to introduce new regulatory proposals focused on cryptocurrency, buy now pay later (BNPL) and digital wallets, warning that if the country doesn’t bring in the reforms, it will be Sil
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Kosovo Bans Cryptocurrency Mining to Stabilize Energy Grid
Kosovo has become the latest nation to ban cryptocurrency mining in an effort to curb energy consumption following a series of blackouts across the country.Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, said
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Mozilla Pauses Crypto Donations Amid User Concerns
Mozilla has temporarily suspended the option to donate cryptocurrencies to the Mozilla Foundation following backlash from users.The announcement came mere days after the non-profit organisation issued
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Norton Crypto: Secure Cryptocurrency Mining for Norton 360 Users
NortonLifeLock has launched a new feature on its cyber security product that will enable users to safely mine cryptocurrency rather than letting nefarious coin miners do the same thing through malware
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EU AI Act: Implications for Businesses - IT Pro 20/20
Welcome to issue 17 of IT Pro 20/20, distilling the most important themes of the previous month into an easy-to-read package.In this issue, we once again look at how regulations are shaping the develo
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Square and Blockstream Partner to Launch Solar-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facility
Bitcoin mining company Blockstream has partnered with Square to build a solar-powered Bitcoin mining facility.Square will provide $5 million in funding for the project, which will be a proof-of-concep
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Financial Assistance for Families in Need - Resources & SupportMany others are willing to help struggling families through a difficult time. You may have taken a pay cut or be out of work. Parents in a struggling family worry about how to care for the ch...
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