Cybersecurity
The Internet’s Core Infrastructure Was Hacked to Steal Ethereum From a Popular Wallet Service
The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in two basic internet protocols that route traffic around the world.
Emerging Tech
This FTC Group Wants To Keep You Safe from Blockchain Scams
But keeping up with criminals' tech innovation can be challenging.
Digital Government
Samsung Is Bringing Crypto and Blockchain Tech Closer to Its Core Business
Its semiconductor business, the world’s largest, is making chips for cryptocurrency mining.
Emerging Tech
The Woman Who Led Crypto Policing in the U.S. Guesses What’s Next for Regulation
Some people still don't understand that cryptocurrency isn’t criminal.
Emerging Tech
Google Is Banning Cryptomining Extensions from Chrome Store
You'll have to figure out a different way to mine for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Digital Government
If You Traded Crypto on Coinbase, the IRS Might Be Coming For You
Some of the top-earning users traded over $20,000 on the exchange in a single year.
Cybersecurity
As Atlanta Recovers From Ransomware Attack, Georgia Looks to Boost Cyber Collaboration
The state will soon offer information security training local governments should consider to help avoid a crisis of Atlanta proportions.
Emerging Tech
Now Twitter Has Joined Facebook And Google in Banning Crypto Ads
Twitter will prohibit ads for digital token sales, crypto-wallets, and initial coin offerings.
Emerging Tech
Bitcoin Mining Turns Electricity Into Money
A close-up portrait of bitcoin miners in eastern Washington reveals the real hustle at the heart of cryptocurrencies.
Emerging Tech
A New Report Says Egypt Is Secretly Forcing Citizens to Mine Cryptocurrency
The techniques involved are especially difficult to detect.
Digital Government
Women Are Powering the Blockchain
A quick scan of the blockchain frontier reveals many women in key roles as developers, investors, and business leaders.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Figured Out a Way to Demand Ransom Without Sending Email
These hackers are killing two birds with one stone.
Digital Government
States Dive Into Cryptocurrency Fray
From dealing with Ponzi schemes to financial windfalls, state leaders are weighing how to best handle the future of nationless money.
Cybersecurity
North Korea Is Upping Its Offensive Cyber Operations
As Pyongyang runs out of money for missile tests, expect more hacking.
Emerging Tech
Cryptocurrency Craze Could Be Preventing Us From Finding Aliens
The truth is out there ... but will we hear it?
Emerging Tech
Arizona Proposal Would Let Citizens Use Bitcoin To Pay Taxes
There might be another use for Bitcoin.
Cybersecurity
Cryptojacking Scheme Affects U.S. And U.K. Government Websites
The websites were forced to mine the cryptocurrency Monero.
Emerging Tech
Russian Nuclear Scientists Were Arrested for Using a Supercomputer to Mine Bitcoin
The supercomputer is housed in the Federal Nuclear Center in Sarov, a restricted area with high security.
Policy