Hackers

Downvoted: Security Researchers Slam Voatz Over Stance on White-Hat Hackers
A broad ruling on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could “chill” security research by white-hat hackers, making tech less secure.

Russian Voters' Data on Sale After Blockchain Poll to Keep Putin in Power: Report
Russians voted electronically, using blockchain tech, to keep Putin in power. Now, hackers may be selling the personal data of over a million of those voters.

NetWalker Ransomware Gang Is Storing $7M in Bitcoin in SegWit Cold Storage
The organization that’s encrypting computers and extorting companies has taken to SegWit addresses, according to McAfee and CipherTrace.

Security Firm Claims One Group Stole $200M in Numerous Exchange Hacks
One small group of hackers may have made off with $200 million by infiltrating numerous exchanges, security firm ClearSky claims.

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Bears Circle While Hackers Rethink Their Malware Strategy
No lions or tigers, just bears. Here's CoinDesk Markets Daily with Adam B. Levine and Brad Keoun.

Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report
As monero's price fell in 2018, cryptojackers innovated by stealing user data like passwords and IP addresses.

Crypto Mining Malware Has Netted Nearly 5% of All Monero, Says Research
Hackers have mined at least 4.32 percent of the total monero in circulation, worth nearly $40 million today, according to new research.

Internet Cafes Hacked to Mine $800k in Siacoin Cryptocurrency
A group of hackers have allegedly colluded with computer maintenance firms in China to place malware on internet cafe computers to mine cryptos.

