Security
Crypto Rich and Paranoid: Threats Prompt Radical Security in Bitcoin Land
Cryptocurrency users who got rich in the run-up are now targets for robbers and kidnappers, not just hackers. That’s prompting a security overhaul.
$160 Million Stuck: Can Parity Still Shake Up Ethereum?
After a year in which the company suffered a high-profile hack, ethereum startup Parity is now moving forward on key project development.
Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business
After years of working with clients who were leery of bitcoin’s dark past, Bitfury has launched a suite of investigative tools to help fight crime.
Google's DoubleClick Ads Used to Distribute Crypto Mining Malware
Security firm TrendMicro stated in a new report that Google's DoubleClick ad services were used to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware.
5 Blockchain Developments Coming in 2018
What's in store for blockchains in 2018? Infosys's Peter Loop offers a diverse selection of forecasts for the year ahead.
Blockchain in Your Pocket? The Phone Behind Sirin's $157 Million ICO
Sirin says its Finney phone will fill a gap in the crypto market. But as the adage goes, "hardware is hard," and in blockchain it may be even harder.
What Meltdown and Spectre Flaws Mean for Crypto
Newly discovered computer vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre could have an impact on cryptocurrency users.
Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next
Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad.
Poof, Your Money's Gone: Building for Blockchain Users
MyEtherWallet founder Taylor Monahan knows a thing or two about blockchain users, arguing they're not ready for the early blockchain tools of today.
Think Tank Links Rising Bitcoin Price to Terrorist Use
The increased price of bitcoin appears to be luring terrorist fundraising efforts, in spite of the risks of being discovered.
