Security
IBM Wins Patent for Blockchain-Based Network Security System
A newly published IBM patent proposes bolstering network security by monitoring potential network intrusions on a blockchain.
'Bitcoin Bug' Exploited on Crypto Fork as Attacker Prints 235 Million Pigeoncoins
Using a major bug found and fixed on bitcoin last month, an attacker was able to print 235 million coins on "pigeoncoin."
Google Moves to Protect Chrome Users From Cryptojacking and Hacks
Google is bringing in stricter rules for Chrome extension developers, a move should reduce the risk of crypto hacks and mining malware.
Blockchain Startups Aim to Kill the Captcha With a New Anti-Bot Protocol
Datawallet and Enigma have partnered to create an alternative to all those annoying captchas – and hopefully reduce the prevalence of bot nets.
In Wake of 'Major Failure,' Bitcoin Code Review Comes Under Scrutiny
In the wake of a severe code vulnerability, bitcoin developers are asking if current code review processes are enough to prevent further failures.
The Latest Bitcoin Bug Was So Bad, Developers Kept Its Full Details a Secret
This week's major bitcoin bug was even worse than developers let on – it could have been used to effectively print more bitcoin.
Report Finds Cryptojacking Instances Jumped 400% In A Year
A report by a group of cybersecurity researchers found that cryptojacking instances jumped more than 400 percent in a year.
Bitcoin Core Developers Move to Fix Denial-of-Service Software Bug
An abnormally severe bug has been discovered in bitcoin's software, with possible ramifications for lightning users.
Novel Botnet Hunts Down and Destroys Crypto Mining Malware
A newly discovered botnet is seeking out and removing crypto-mining malware, but why it has been created is still unknown.
Deloitte: Tech and Telecom Execs Plan to Invest Millions in Blockchain
Deloitte said in a new report that telecommunication companies can use blockchain to improve a number of services and security functions.
