Security
Meet the Man Who Will Hack Your Long-Lost Bitcoin Wallet for Money
The owner of a cryptocurrency wallet recovery service is seeing increased business following the launch of Ethereum's blockchain.
Report: Bitcoin Wallet Providers Failing to Make Privacy a Priority
A new report suggests that bitcoin wallet providers are not providing features that promote consumer privacy and financial independence.
The Fifth Amendment and Bitcoin: Why the Battle is About to Begin
Baker Marquart partner Brian Klien discusses a recent federal court case and its implications for the bitcoin and blockchain industry.
Gemalto Sees Two Waves of Blockchain Adoption Forming
Gemalto discusses its recent partnership with Symbiont, what it calls its "first step" in engaging in business opportunities in the blockchain space.
Blockchain Startup Symbiont Partners With Security Giant Gemalto
Digital security firm Gemalto has partnered with blockchain platform Symbiont to let financial institutions more securely execute smart contracts.
How ’70s Cryptography Could Improve Bitcoin in 2016 and Beyond
Security and privacy researcher Kristov Atlas discusses how cryptography research from the 1970s could help bitcoin addresses become user-friendly.
Cryptography Pioneer Nick Szabo Touts Blockchain Tech’s Security
Smart contracts pioneer Nick Szabo spoke today at a developer conference for developers working on the public Ethereum blockchain.
DDoS Extortionists Demand Bitcoin from Email Providers
A number of privacy-oriented email service providers have been targeted by DDoS extortionists demanding payment in bitcoin.
BitPay Sues Insurer After Losing $1.8 Million in Phishing Attack
Bitcoin payment processor BitPay has filed suit against a Massachusetts insurance company after losing $1.8m during a phishing attack last December.
Research: Ashley Madison Bitcoin Blackmail is Cheap and Profitable
A cybersecurity firm has released the results of a blockchain analysis into blackmail attempts against online infidelity website Ashley Madison.
