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Researcher uses 379-year-old algorithm to crack crypto keys found in the wild

Cryptographic keys generated with older software now owned by technology company Rambus are weak enough to be broken instantly using commodity hardware, a researcher reported on Monday. This revelation is part of an investigation that also uncovered a handful of...

2022-03-15

How $323M in crypto was stolen from a blockchain bridge called Wormhole

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How $323M in crypto was stolen from a blockchain bridge called Wormhole

Getty Images This is a story about how a simple software bug allowed the fourth-biggest cryptocurrency theft ever. Hackers stole more than $323 million in cryptocurrency by exploiting a vulnerability in Wormhole, a Web-based service that allows inter-blockchain transactions. Wormhole lets...

2022-02-04

North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million in crypto last year

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North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million in crypto last year

The past year saw a breathtaking rise in the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Bitcoin gaining 60 percent in value in 2021 and Ethereum spiking 80 percent. So perhaps it’s no surprise that the relentless North Korean...

2022-01-15

Macronix and Crypto Quantique Team Up to Push Back on IoT Security Challenges

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Macronix and Crypto Quantique Team Up to Push Back on IoT Security Challenges

IoT is an emerging technology that has the potential to change many aspects of daily living. However, like most technologies in their infancy, IoT still has many challenges that need to be addressed before truly taking center stage. A few...

2021-10-26

Hackers siphon $600 million in digital tokens, crypto network says

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Hackers siphon $600 million in digital tokens, crypto network says

A decentralized financial network has claimed hackers absconded with about $600 million worth of cryptocurrencies in one of the largest heists to target the growing digital asset industry. Poly Network, which links some of the world’s most widely used digital...

2021-08-11

Monero emerges as crypto of choice for cybercriminals

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Monero emerges as crypto of choice for cybercriminals

53 Studios | Getty Images For cybercriminals looking to launder illicit gains, bitcoin has long been the payment method of choice. But another cryptocurrency is coming to the fore, promising to help make dirty money disappear without a trace. While...

2021-06-22

Venmo’s new crypto service lets you buy and sell bitcoin, ether, and litecoin

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Venmo’s new crypto service lets you buy and sell bitcoin, ether, and litecoin

Enlarge / Promotional image of Crypto on Venmo. Venmo The PayPal-owned Venmo service will let users buy, sell, and hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within the Venmo app, the company announced today. “Customers will have the ability to buy and sell...

2021-04-20

Another Industry Takes Hit From Global Chip Shortages: Crypto Mining

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Another Industry Takes Hit From Global Chip Shortages: Crypto Mining

It’s true that cryptocurrency mining is nothing new. Back in 2018, we reported on Bitcoin’s (the reigning cryptocurrency to date) then decade-long history—and how spiking valuations kicked off the mining craze. While Bitcoin mining was accessible to individuals early on,...

2021-03-10

A Xilinx Zynq Linux FPGA Board For Under $20? The Windfall Of Decommissioned Crypto Mining

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A Xilinx Zynq Linux FPGA Board For Under $20? The Windfall Of Decommissioned Crypto Mining

One of the exciting trends in hardware availability is the inexorable move of FPGA boards and modules towards affordability. What was once an eye-watering price is now merely an expensive one, and no doubt in years to come will become...

2020-12-10

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Researcher uses 379-year-old algorithm to crack crypto keys found in the wild

How $323M in crypto was stolen from a blockchain bridge called Wormhole

North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million in crypto last year

Macronix and Crypto Quantique Team Up to Push Back on IoT Security Challenges

Hackers siphon $600 million in digital tokens, crypto network says

Monero emerges as crypto of choice for cybercriminals

Venmo’s new crypto service lets you buy and sell bitcoin, ether, and litecoin

Another Industry Takes Hit From Global Chip Shortages: Crypto Mining

A Xilinx Zynq Linux FPGA Board For Under $20? The Windfall Of Decommissioned Crypto Mining

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