Cybersecurity

Japan

Hackers Behind Zaif Crypto Exchange Theft May Have Been Exposed

Cybersecurity experts from Mitsubishi Group say they may have identified data that could locate the hackers of the Zaif crypto exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 November 2018
Crime

Attacker Installs Crypto Mining Malware on Over 170,000 Devices

Coinhive was installed on more than 170,000 devices in Brazil last month.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 August 2018
Russia

The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab

The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Crime

Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners

Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Security

US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official

The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2017
Regulation

EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions

The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.

Business  ·  26 April 2017
Cloudflare

Cloudflare Bug Triggers Password Warnings from Bitcoin Exchanges

Users of bitcoin exchanges and other online services are being warned to change their passwords in light of a bug tied to Cloudflare.

Tech  ·  24 February 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin Exchanges Could Face New Regulations in the Philippines

The central bank of the Philippines is weighing new restrictions on money services in the country, including bitcoin exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2016
Startups

Presidential Cybersecurity Panel Hears Blockchain Testimony By IBM

A panel on national security and cyberspace appointed by President Barack Obama heard testimony on blockchain technology from IBM earlier today.

Business  ·  16 May 2016
Startups

Bitcoin Trading Platform BitQuick Offline After Server Attack

Bitcoin trading platform BitQuick was the target of a cyberattack this week that temporarily resulted in unauthorized access to its server.

Business  ·  17 March 2016