Security
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.
Aborted ENS Launch Marks Latest Setback for Ethereum Apps
Ethereum developers had to shutter a highly anticipated app last week, when two critical bugs provoked security concerns shortly after launch.
Bitcoin's Scaling Debate is Devolving Into an All-Out Twitter War
The community has been in a furore over an attack that took down 70% of Bitcoin Unlimited nodes. Here are 12 of the best Twitter responses.
Accenture Unveils Hardware Solution for Blockchain Private Keys
Accenture has debuted a new blockchain-focused hardware solution for storing private keys.
What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out
Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.
Review: Putting Ledger's New Bitcoin Hardware to the Test
Ledger's new hardware wallet is the most costly on the market. Does it have the features to justify the expense? BitGo's Jameson Lopp investigates.
Avoiding Catastrophe: Researchers Face Blockchain's Unknowns
Day one of a blockchain security conference at Stanford University played host to an evolving – but predominantly serious – discussion on the subject.
EU Watchdog: Blockchain Security Should Be Concern For Finance Firms
Financial firms need to be mindful of cybersecurity as they look to integrate blockchain, a top IT security agency for the European Union said.
Blockstream Makes its Case for Bitcoin-Powered Private Blockchains
Could Blockstream's Liquid project soon offer financial firms a better solution than standard private blockchains?
