Security
Open-Source Tool Identifies Weak Bitcoin Wallet Signatures
The developer behind a Heartbleed vulnerability checker has developed a new tool that tracks down poorly secured bitcoin transactions.
Hackers Hijack Retailers' Showroom PCs for Cryptocurrency Mining
Dutch hackers have started hijacking laptops showcased in retail stores and using them to mine bitcoin.
'Bash Bug' a Concern, But Little Threat to Bitcoin Services
Yesterday's discovery of the 'Bash Bug' affecting UNIX systems has security experts worried, but bitcoin developers are less concerned.
Bitcoin's Popularity Boosts Phishing Scam Success
Phishing scams using bitcoin as cover are the latest indicator of the digital currency's popularity.
FireEye Founder: Bitcoin Could Secure Our Global Payments Infrastructure
In a new interview, PeerNova investor and FireEye founder Ashar Aziz discusses bitcoin, cryptography and digital infrastructure.
Investor Fred Wilson: Security and Hoarding Are Holding Back Bitcoin
In a recent speech, the venture capitalist discussed the issues preventing bitcoin from reaching widespread adoption.
Can New York's BitLicense Prevent Another Mt. Gox Catastrophe?
Proposals on cyber management, information security and disaster management are aimed at stopping similar disasters for customers.
Trend Micro Report Finds Criminals Unlikely to Abuse Namecoin
A namecoin botnet throws up questions about privacy and censorship in alternative domains.
Chain’s iOS API Provides Fingerprint Authorisation for Bitcoin Apps
The developer has demoed an open-source API that uses Apple's Touch ID sensor to secure bitcoin transactions.
Elliptic Raises $2 Million in Funding for Bitcoin Vault Services
The UK-based bitcoin storage firm has announced $2m in new funding led by Octopus Investments.
