Griffith’s presentation at the DPRK Cryptocurrency Conference had been approved by DPRK officials and focused on, among other things, how blockchain technology, including a “smart contract,” could be used to benefit the DPRK. Keep Reading
This fiscal year, HSI has trained more than 4,000 law enforcement on cyber investigations, including dark web and cryptocurrency investigations. Keep Reading
Montroll provided the SEC with falsified screenshot purportedly documenting, among other things, the total number of bitcoins available to BitFunder users. Keep Reading
As Bitcoin has an open ledger on which every transaction is recorded, it makes it a bit more challenging to obfuscate funds. Keep Reading
The hackers used a “variety of techniques” including phishing and viruses to obtain a large amount of user data, Binance said in a post on its website. Keep Reading
The breach centered around a hacker getting hold of a Microsoft customer support worker’s login credentials; from there, the hacker could dive in. Keep Reading
If those mining efforts successfully solve the mathematical puzzles required to validate cryptocurrency transactions, the criminal miners receive payments in the form of new crypto coins. Keep Reading
“Blockchain has the potential to be a catalyst for sustained economic growth across all industries in America. If America leads in its development, we can ensure that its benefits will be shared far and wide." Keep Reading
It’s possible that hackers may be using malware or script to siphon power from your computer — power they desperately need to fuel their cryptocurrency mining business. Keep Reading
Technical capabilities sought to serve U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the TSA. Keep Reading
