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BitCoin stories - Page 3
Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.
How an investigation into sextortion led to discovery of a criminal underworld
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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An investigation into sextortion by Sophos uncovered a criminal underworld where funds, totalling USD $500,000, supported a range of illicit activities.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.
Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.
Bitcoin's not a fad, it's a waiting game
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?.
Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.
How Bitcoin's blockchain is aiding cybersecurity
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Bitcoin defies a unique set of security concerns through innovations and structures which are influencing how cybersecurity will face new threats.
NZ government should rein banks in and encourage competition in cryptocurrency trading – expert
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Andreas Antonopoulos says the NZ government needs to get its act together to reap the gains of cryptocurrency, citing Singapore as an example.
Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.
Microsoft invests in blockchain technology
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.
Trend Micro: Mobile threat no passing fad
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Mobile threats are on the rise and users need to take precautions, says Trend Micro, with two million mobile malware/high-risk apps already detected this year.
Bitcoin... What exactly is it?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.