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Crypto fraud in 2023: How can security teams fight

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Hackers stole $4.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2022, making it the worst year on record for crypto fraud. While the government pushes for regulation in the digital coin market, cryptocurrency remains a volatile industry and a risky bet for investors and financial institutions. While decentralized finance (DeFi) aims to offer greater control to investors, […]

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Prepare for Quantum Encryption Today

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Once a cutting-edge sci-fi theory, quantum encryption – along with the computing power that drives it – may be close to wide-scale deployment. When it comes online, all previous cryptographic standards used to protect our data could go up in smoke. With every tool that could change the world comes questions of scale and mass […]

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New DOJ Team Focuses on Ransomware and Cryptocurrency Crime

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While no security officer would rely on this alone, it’s good to know the U.S. Department of Justice is increasing efforts to fight cyber crime. According to a recent address in Munich by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, new efforts will focus on ransomware and cryptocurrency incidents. This makes sense since the X-Force Threat Intelligence […]

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Top Security Concerns When Accepting Crypto Payment

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From Microsoft to AT&T to Home Depot, more companies are accepting cryptocurrency as a way to pay for products and services. This makes perfect sense as crypto coins are a viable revenue source. Perhaps the time is ripe for businesses to learn how to receive, process and convert crypto payments into fiat currency. Still, many […]

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Is Anyone Doing Anything About the Explosion in Crypto Crime? 

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As cryptocurrency transactions continue to grow, it’s no surprise that crypto crime has also seen a huge upswing. In 2021, illicit addresses raked in $14 billion, up nearly 80% compared to 2020. Still, the backstories here are even more intriguing. For example, why isn’t crypto crime growth even larger given the rapid adoption of cryptocurrency […]

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7 Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity Team’s Employee Satisfaction

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Your organization depends on your cybersecurity team to keep its infrastructure and data secure. But this only happens when the employees you manage are engaged in their work. Many organizations see a high burnout rate among those in cybersecurity roles. It’s natural due to the stress and pressure that are an inherent part of the […]

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Wycheproof – Test Crypto Libraries Against Known Attacks

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Project Wycheproof is a tool to test crypto libraries against known attacks. It is developed and maintained by members of Google Security Team, but it is not an official Google product. At Google, they rely on many third party cryptographic software li… Continue reading Wycheproof – Test Crypto Libraries Against Known Attacks→