BitCoin stories

Bitcoin's escalating valuation has made some criminal organisations and malicious individuals very wealthy. The impact of this growth in wealth may have a severe impact on the future threat landscape.More

As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.More

Bitcoin's epic bull run is backed by strong investor interest, according to new research from analyst firm GlobalData.More

As part of the attack, the hacked accounts each tweeted a link and implored their millions of followers to send bitcoin to the address, promising to send back double the donated amount back to the sender. More

According to Sophos, the bitcoin extorted from the scams totalled approximately US$500,000, with individual victims on average forced to pay up to $800 into attackers’ coffers.More

As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals. More

"As a privacy project, decentralisation is essential for long term sustainability which includes governance and funding."More

ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.More

The currency is usually encrypted using Blockchain technology that regulates the generation of new units and verifies fund transfers.More

​A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.More

The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?More

BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.More

With cryptocurrency regulation looming investors should welcome the changes rather than calling it quits, says one Australian tech lawyer.More

A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.More

"NextGen Energy is creating disruptive opportunities within the NZ electricity sector, and actively pursues the adoption of new technologies."More

"Alibaba’s growing presence was a key reason Rackspace acquired Datapipe, our closest competitor, earlier this year."More

The predictions for the new year include both good news and bad news, like the biggest data breach settlement of all time and increased awareness.More

Blockchain is more than a buzzword thrown around in banking circles; it’s the future of distributed security.More

The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.More

Bitcoin defies a unique set of security concerns through innovations and structures which are influencing how cybersecurity will face new threats.More

The surge in bitcoin prices means that the cryptocurrency’s market valuation has now crossed $75bn.More

Amazon is just the latest guise of the combined business threats of innovation and competition in the marketplace.More

As blockchain and Bitcoin rocket in value and becomes mainstream across the world, both ISACA and Proofpoint have published advisories.More

Australia is hoping to establish a regional fintech advantage in a fast-moving global environment.More