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Mirai, The Infamous Internet of Things Army, Can Now Mine Bitcoin

A new version of an infamous botnet has been detected – and this version is equipped to mine bitcoin.

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This Bitcoin Botnet is Vying to Be Future of Secure IoT

Two MIT researchers came up with a novel bitcoin-based IoT security product that mimics botnets.

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Polish Law Enforcement Investigating Bitcoin Exchange Shutdown

Prosecutors in Łódź, Poland, have launched an investigation into the shutdown of Bitcurex, one the country's oldest and largest bitcoin exchanges.

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Trader Sues OKCoin Over Lost Litecoin

A trader based in China's Hunan province is bringing a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin.

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Bitfinex's 'Hack Credit' Token Reaches All-Time Price High

Bitfinex's BFX digital asset – issued to users who lost bitcoin in an August hack – surged to a record high on 1st February.

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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.

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Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs

A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.

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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.

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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.

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Searching for a Cryptocurrency Security Standard

Bitcoin companies continue to take a hammering from hackers. Where should they look for better security practices?

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