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‘DNA-of-Things’ Technology Can Store Bitcoin Passwords in Everyday Objects

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Talk of bitcoin passwords being encoded and stored in synthetic DNA is not new, but in a recent development scientists have announced that DNA-encoded information can now be stored in everyday objects such as eye glasses or a shirt button, instead of a vial or test tube. Also Read: Cryptosteel Capsule Will Keep Your Wallet … Read more

Maze Ransomware Affects the City of Pensacola, FL

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Ransomware remains one of the biggest threats to internet users today. The city of Pensacola in Florida is currently dealing with the Maze malware strain. There has not been a shortage of malware and ransomware strains in recent years. Pensacola Deals With a Ransomware Attack Judging by how successful these attacks still are in 2019, … Read more

15 Million Debit Cards Exposed as Iranian Banks Fall Victim to Cyber Warfare

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The private details of 15 million bank debit cards in Iran have been published on Telegram in the largest banking security incident in the country’s history. Iranian authorities so far try to blame the breach on common criminals but cyber security experts suspect it was the work of intelligence agencies from the U.S. or Israel. … Read more

The State Encourages ICO Fraud. The Free Market Minimizes It  

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Many Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have been and are frauds. The state enables this con game in various ways, including the establishment of accredited investors and the regulation of businesses that sell equity. Shut off from the most lucrative aspects of investment, average people rush into the few sources of profit still available to them. … Read more

Compliant KYC Verification Doesn’t Require Users to Submit Identity Documents

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Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts dislike the process of sharing identity documents with exchanges and other service providers PayTrie is experimenting with a different KYC solution, known as Express Verification.  Sharing sensitive identity verification documents with third parties carries significant risks. Simplifying KYC Verification More often than not, a data breach of a third party handling this … Read more