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Blockstack Counterattacked a Phishing Attempt on Its ICO
When phishing sites tried to con investors during its recent ICO, Blockstack used its tech expertise to turn the tables on the tricksters.
Police Confirm North Korean Connection in Bitcoin Exchange Phishing
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that hackers from North Korea sought to steal bitcoins from exchanges in South Korea.
Arrested Hacker Claims $30 Million Bitcoin Theft – But Offers Little Proof
A Pennsylvania resident is claiming to have stolen millions in bitcoin, though he's offered police little in the way of evidence.
Swift Says Hackers Can Unite Banks and Blockchain Disruptors
Long a target of blockchain disruptors, the ultimate banking middleman, Swift, is looking to re-position itself as part of the fight against hackers.
Zebpay Aids Indian Police After Bank Thieves Buy Bitcoin
Indian bitcoin exchange Zebpay has had its bank account unfrozen following a state investigation into a bank hack, the startup said today.
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.
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.
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.
Trader Sues OKCoin Over Lost Litecoin
A trader based in China's Hunan province is bringing a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin.
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.
