Users of Crypto Wallets Electrum and MyEtherWallet Face Phishing Attacks
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Scammers are purportedly targeting users of cryptocurrency wallets Electrum and MyEtherWallet Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Since the very early days, back when people learned how to create new cryptocurrencies or quickly build infrastructure models like digital asset trading platforms, many scams started to spawn frequently. According to the blockchain surveillance company Chainalysis, over the last two years fraud in the Ethereum ecosystem has run rampant and it’s been the “cryptocurrency … Read more
An unidentified individual or group has reportedly placed a link to a phishing LocalBitcoins clone website on the official LocalBitcoins forum Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
In today’s edition of The Daily we feature another recent example of venture capital infusion into the cryptocurrency space as Japan’s SBI invests in the BRD wallet. We also cover a recent security vulnerability that was detected on the P2P exchange Localbitcoins, and a new AML/KYC compliance solution for stablecoins. Also Read: Galaxy Digital Is … Read more
A recent Chainalysis report reveals that the number of Ethereum-related scams declined in 2018, but that they were more lucrative Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
In this edition of The Daily, a video gamer streaming on Twitch has received crypto donations totaling over $70,000 and a hacker believed to be behind the 51 percent attack on the Ethereum Classic blockchain has reportedly returned $100,000 in ETC coins. Also, Electrum developers have issued another series of warnings about phishing attempts using … Read more
Don’t respond to Bitcoin bomb scammers or pay them ransom money, U.S. gov’t agency tells victims Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more apparent in the technology sector. One particular trend revolves around simulating how cybercriminals come up with new phishing attempts. It is evident this option needs to be explored further moving forward, as phishing remains an ever-present threat to consumers all over the world. How AI Becomes a … Read more
Plenty of things can happen in a minute. And when it comes to your security online, those 60 seconds are enough to send your business into a tailspin. As companies around the world look to increase their online presence and create more touchpoints with their customers, the attack surface grows ever larger. In what RiskIQ … Read more
A Japanese actress and singer has helped the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department raise awareness on cybersecurity issues, including cryptocurrencies. She reportedly took on the role of a cybersecurity manager in an event hosted by the department where participants learned about cybercrime countermeasures. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Rie Kitahara Raises Cybersecurity … Read more