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Crypto Security in 2016: A Tale of Two Weaknesses
Cryptocurrency companies and holders continued to be a target for hackers in 2016, but Bill Shihara argues it doesn't have to be that way next year.
Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs
A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.
Bitcoin is Not the Root Cause of Ransomware
Coin Center research director Peter Van Valkenburgh discusses bitcoin's involvement in a new string of ransomware attacks.
Bter to Return 'Hacked' Funds Following Security Partnership
Hacked altcoin exchange, Bter, has outlined a plan to payback users after inking a deal with security firm Jua.com.
Searching for a Cryptocurrency Security Standard
Bitcoin companies continue to take a hammering from hackers. Where should they look for better security practices?
Payment Processor EgoPay Confirms Hack, Insider Suspected
Third-party payment processor EgoPay suffered a hack in late December, the company has confirmed in a blog post.
Research: Hackers Could Install Backdoor in Bitcoin Cold Storage
A researcher in Berlin has described a way to compromise a core algorithm underpinning bitcoin so that transactions leak private-key data.
Analysis: Bitstamp Hacker Almost Stole Additional $1.75 Million
Bitstamp narrowly avoided losing an additional $1.75m in bitcoin to thieves during its recent hack, according to an independent blockchain analysis.
'Good Samaritan' Blockchain Hacker Who Returned 267 BTC Speaks Out
A researcher who swept (and returned) 267 BTC from Blockchain wallets has told CoinDesk how and why he did it.
Hacker Returns 225 BTC Taken from Blockchain Wallets
A 'white-hat' hacker who was able to take 255 BTC from Blockchain users' wallets following a security flaw earlier this week has returned the funds.
