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The Cryptocurrency Industry Remains Very Appealing to Cybercriminals

The global appeal of cryptocurrency hasn't diminished much throughout 2018. Despite falling prices, Bitcoin and altcoins remain incredibly popular. Unfortunately, that popularity also attracts...

Soarcoin ‘Backdoor’ Causes $6.6 Million Loss for Australian Company

Dealing with cryptocurrencies can be a lucrative business. In some cases, it can also lead to major financial losses. One firm in Australia has...

Bitcoin Ransomware Fails to Make any Economic Impact, Study Claims

Ransomware and Bitcoin are almost two peas in a pod. There have been numerous media reports regarding Bitcoin ransomware over the years. A new...

UK Officials are Renewing the MintPal Investigation

Most cryptocurrency users will remember the MintPal exchange. At one point, it was the go-to place for all altcoin trading activities. However, the platform...

Researchers Focus Too Much on Bitcoin And Darknet Rather Than Addressing Crime Itself

Linking Bitcoin transactions with particular wallet addresses is nothing new under the sun. Due to the transparent nature of open blockchain standards, anyone can...

VPN – an Important Tool to Maintain Privacy and Safeguard Bitcoin

Virtual Private Networks are a life saver in today's online world. VPNs allow users to hide their identity by connecting to the internet using...