# Crypto leaders back MIT’s four-year initiative to harden Bitcoin’s security

# Crypto leaders back MIT’s four-year initiative to harden Bitcoin’s security

“# Crypto leaders back MIT’s four-year initiative to harden Bitcoin’s security ” The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Digital Currency Initiative has revealed a new “Bitcoin Software and Security Effort” intended to foster research into bolstering the Bitcoin network’s defenses. The open-source initiative has received support from a diverse group of crypto industry leaders, including Gemini’s…

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# Long Blockchain Corp has officially been delisted by SEC

# Long Blockchain Corp has officially been delisted by SEC

“# Long Blockchain Corp has officially been delisted by SEC ” Shares of Long Bitcoin Corp (LBCC), a beverage turned cryptocurrency mining company, have been officially delisted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.  The company was ordered to delist its stock after failing for years to produce any financial reports. Long…

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# Researchers detect new malware targeting Kubernetes clusters to mine Monero

# Researchers detect new malware targeting Kubernetes clusters to mine Monero

“# Researchers detect new malware targeting Kubernetes clusters to mine Monero ” Cybersecurity researchers at Unit 42, the intelligence team at Paolo Alto Networks, have published a profile of a new malware campaign that targets Kubernetes clusters and can be used for the purposes of cryptojacking. “Cryptojacking” is an industry term for stealth crypto-mining attacks…

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#Best Practices to Prevent eCommerce Fraud

#Best Practices to Prevent eCommerce Fraud

“#Best Practices to Prevent eCommerce Fraud” The opportunity of cybercriminals to attack online businesses is increasing as online shopping becomes popular. If you possess an online business, you have to protect it from fraudsters who may ruin your reputation, steal from you, and harm your brand. What is eCommerce Fraud?  eCommerce is a commercial electronic…

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#Pardon the Intrusion #35: WhatsApp’s Messaging Mess

#Pardon the Intrusion #35: WhatsApp’s Messaging Mess

“#Pardon the Intrusion #35: WhatsApp’s Messaging Mess” Subscribe to this bi-weekly newsletter here! Welcome to the latest edition of Pardon The Intrusion, TNW’s bi-weekly newsletter in which we explore the wild world of security. Well, that escalated quickly. After alerting users of a change in privacy policy earlier this month and kicking up a storm,…

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