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Can Zero-Knowledge Proofs Save Cryptocurrency?

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Blockchain has transformed many industries, from healthcare to real estate to banking. But despite the “unhackable” hype, flaws in Blockchain technology undeniably weaken its goals of bringing greater security, transparency and privacy to the world. Between January and November 2022, hackers stole $4.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency — marking a 37% increase from 2021. It […]

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The Dangerous Flaws of Web3 Security, According To a Former Hacker

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“New and improved” is the refrain of progress, but new technology doesn’t always turn out to be an improvement. In the case of the evolution from Web2 to Web3, a former hacker revealed how recent changes have created an all-new avenue of potential attack. Recent updates were intended to tighten security. “Due to blockchain technology […]

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Cyber Awareness 2022: Consider Deepfakes, NFTs and More

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From deepfakes to crypto crime to in-flight drone-based data theft, cyber awareness in 2022 will look a bit different. Good cyber awareness means knowing these risks, even if some of them sound stranger than science fiction.  Cyber Awareness and Deepfake Crime What if you got a phone call from a trusted friend or colleague to […]

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Treasury Crypto Security Sanction Blocks Exchange Favored by Ransomware Actors

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The U.S. government sanctioned the cryptocurrency exchange SUEX for moving money for ransomware actors. In essence, that means U.S. citizens and corporate entities are banned from using it. The statement, released in September, is part of a wider effort to boost crypto security and “disrupt criminal networks and currency exchanges”. The First Crypto Security Sanction […]

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How Estonia Created Trust in Its Digital-Forward Government

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Cities are becoming smarter every day, and many state and local governments are pushing towards the digitalization of public services. Some North American cities are working hard to integrate online services and manage cybersecurity risk at the same time. Meanwhile, perhaps the best example of a digital city is in fact a digital country.  The […]

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Xage introduces Zero Trust remote access cloud solution for hard-to-secure environments

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When a hacker broke into the computer systems of the Oldsmar Florida water supply last month, it sent up red flags across the operational tech world, whether that’s utilities or oil and gas pipelines. Xage, a security startup that has been building a solution to help protect these hard-to-secure operations, announced a Zero Trust remote […] Continue reading Xage introduces Zero Trust remote access cloud solution for hard-to-secure environments→

Industry leaders join forces to launch PayID, a universal payment ID

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Leading technology, finance and nonprofit companies join forces to announce the launch of PayID, a universal payment ID to simplify the process of sending and receiving money globally – across any payment network and any currency. GoPay, Ripple, Blockc… Continue reading Industry leaders join forces to launch PayID, a universal payment ID→

Xage adds full-stack data protection to blockchain security platform

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Xage, a startup that has been taking an unusual path to secure legacy companies like oil and gas and utilities with help from the blockchain, announced a new data protection service today. Xage CEO Duncan Greatwood, says that up until this point, the company has concentrated on protecting customers at the machine layer, but today’s […] Continue reading Xage adds full-stack data protection to blockchain security platform→

Photos: RSA Conference 2020, part 5

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RSA Conference 2020 is underway at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for the conference for all the most important news. Here are a few photos from the event, featured vendors include: MobileIron, CodeScan, BlockChain Securit… Continue reading Photos: RSA Conference 2020, part 5→

Blockchain Security: 3 Ways to Secure Your Blockchain

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From just another buzzword a few years back, to one of the most pursued technologies across the globe, Blockchain has come a long way. Improved data security, faster transactions and cost savings are some of the many reasons that make Blockchain so att… Continue reading Blockchain Security: 3 Ways to Secure Your Blockchain→