Category: security
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Revolutionizing Security And Privacy In Cryptocurrency 2024
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Imagine a world where you can prove you know something without actually revealing what that something is. That’s the magic of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). Born from the minds of cryptographers in the 1980s, zero-knowledge proofs have since revolutionized the way we think about privacy and security. In the crypto universe,…
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Blockstream Opens New Funding Round For Its Second Bitcoin Mining Security Token
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Today, Blockstream opened its Series C round for the second time. Mining Note — BMN2. The note will be Available to qualified non-US investors It was repriced from the first and second rounds of the series, which occurred on July 18. This round of BMN2 was priced at 31,000 petahashes…
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Blockstream Opens New Funding Round For Its Second Bitcoin Mining Security Token
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Today, Blockstream opened its Series C round for the second time. Mining Note — BMN2. The note will be Available to qualified non-US investors It was repriced from the first and second rounds of the series, which occurred on July 18. This round of BMN2 was priced at 31,000 petahashes…
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Advancing Bitcoin Security: The Journey from Basic Wallets to Advanced Protocols
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Security strategies within the Bitcoin network are constantly evolving, and in this exploration, we will evaluate how these strategies have evolved from simple digital wallets to complex multi-signature mechanisms. This includes an overview of the latest developments in cryptographic techniques, such as Schnorr signatures. In simple terms, we will examine…
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Advancing Bitcoin Security: The Journey from Basic Wallets to Advanced Protocols
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Security strategies within the Bitcoin network are constantly evolving, and in this exploration, we will evaluate how these strategies have evolved from simple digital wallets to complex multi-signature mechanisms. This includes an overview of the latest developments in cryptographic techniques, such as Schnorr signatures. In simple terms, we will examine…
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Exclusive-US warned Nippon its US Steel bid poses a national security risk, sources say By Reuters
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By Alexandra Alper and David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration told Nippon Steel Corp in a letter on Saturday that its $14.9 billion takeover of U.S. Steel would pose a national security risk by hurting the U.S. steel industry, three people said, adding to evidence that the United…
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White House asks agencies to step up internet routing security efforts By Reuters
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By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday it wants federal agencies to strengthen the security of internet routing on networks in the face of concerns raised by U.S. officials about China’s ability to divert internet traffic. In a report issued by the White House Office…
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The Security Hustle: Protecting My Bitcoin From Hackers
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Bitcoin, the world’s first and leading cryptocurrency, has proven its mettle in its roughly fifteen years of existence. From 2011 to 2021, it was the world’s best-performing asset class in eight of the last eleven years. At the end of 2023, it reemerged as the world’s top-performing asset class. It…
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Israeli strike kills four fighters on Syria-Lebanon border, security sources say By Reuters
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BEIRUT (Reuters) – An Israeli drone strike on a car crossing a Syrian checkpoint near the border with Lebanon on Wednesday killed three Palestinian fighters and one member of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, two security sources told Reuters. The sources said the vehicle was not carrying weapons. There was…
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Israeli strike kills four fighters on Syria-Lebanon border, security sources say By Reuters
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BEIRUT (Reuters) – An Israeli drone strike on a car crossing a Syrian checkpoint near the border with Lebanon on Wednesday killed three Palestinian fighters and one member of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, two security sources told Reuters. The sources said the vehicle was not carrying weapons. There was…
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job security concerns keep 71% of professionals from moving roles, finds new research
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A large majority of UK professionals are increasingly reluctant to change jobs, with 71% saying they are hesitant because of concerns about job security, according to a recent survey by global recruitment firm Robert Walters. This trend, which the company calls “the great staycation,” suggests that many workers are prioritizing…
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Bitget Launches P2P Security Layer ‘Shield’ to Ensure Safety and Mitigate Users’ Losses
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Article Content VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PetgettThe world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange has announced the launch of its P2P Shield security layer, which increases security within P2P trading. This new layer aims to ensure user trust and the reliability of the platform from fraudulent activities that can…
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9/11-era security measures and climate change put thousands at risk from dams
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Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or fail to recognize the danger posed by levees built over their homes and businesses, according to an Associated Press review of federal records and data. The problem stems from a complex set…
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Solana Addresses Major Security Flaw Behind Closed Doors
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As revealed on August 9, the Solana blockchain successfully mitigated a major security threat by implementing a silent patch across its ecosystem. The action was initiated and completed prior to public disclosure, protecting the network from potential exploitation by malicious actors, according to Disclosure Written by Lynn, one of Solana’s…
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Casper Network says security breach contained, network still halted
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Blockchain platform Casper Network has announced to the community that a “major security breach” that occurred yesterday has been contained. Casper Network Suspends Operations In a post on X today, July 28, the team behind the Casper Network (CSPR) announced: Advertise The issue is still being resolved, but the security…
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Homeland Security to use robot dogs in raids
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Dogs have been an integral part of the Department of Homeland Security for years, sniffing out explosive devices and other threats. Now they’re getting some cyber support. The Department of Homeland Security has developed a quadrupedal robot that it plans to use in future raids. The agency has unveiled the…
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Bitcoin Core Announces New Security Disclosure Policy
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Bitcoin Core Developers Group He presented it. A comprehensive security disclosure policy to address past shortcomings in reporting critical security bugs. This new policy aims to create a standardized process for reporting and disclosing vulnerabilities, thereby improving transparency and security within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The announcement also includes several previously…
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Bitcoin Core Announces New Security Disclosure Policy
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Bitcoin Core Developers Group He presented it. A comprehensive security disclosure policy to address past shortcomings in reporting critical security bugs. This new policy aims to create a standardized process for reporting and disclosing vulnerabilities, thereby improving transparency and security within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The announcement also includes several previously…
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Is Bittensor Safe? Network Halted After $8 Million Vanishes From Security Breach
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The cryptocurrency world took another hit this week as Bittensor, a prominent AI-focused project, was forced to shut down its network after a series of wallet hacks. Investigators suspect a private key leak may have been to blame, raising concerns about the security of the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem. On July…
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Are We Finally Winning the Security Battle?
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In a notable shift, June saw a significant drop in cryptocurrency losses due to hacks, down 54.2% from the previous month, according to the latest data. Data From PeckShield. This decline in cyber theft points to an evolving space in crypto security, even as the industry struggles with ongoing challenges.…