Microsoft warned on Wednesday that malicious hackers are exploiting a particularly dangerous flaw in Windows Server systems that could be used to give attackers the keys to the kingdom inside a vulnerable corporate network. Microsoft’s warning comes just days after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued an emergency directive instructing all federal agencies to… Continue reading Microsoft: Attackers Exploiting ‘ZeroLogon’ Windows Flaw
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Two Russians Charged in $17M Cryptocurrency Phishing Spree
U.S. authorities today announced criminal charges and financial sanctions against two Russian men accused of stealing nearly $17 million worth of virtual currencies in a series of phishing attacks throughout 2017 and 2018 that spoofed websites for some of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. The Justice Department unsealed indictments against Russian nationals Danil Potekhin and… Continue reading Two Russians Charged in $17M Cryptocurrency Phishing Spree
Indian Police Warn Public Against Investing in Cryptocurrencies
Indian police in the state of Jammu and Kashmir have issued a public statement, warning against investing in cryptocurrencies. The police of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir have issued a public statement, warning the public against investing in cryptocurrencies, local business news daily the Business Standard reported on Jan. 2. Police reportedly warned… Continue reading Indian Police Warn Public Against Investing in Cryptocurrencies
Thai National Tech Development Center to Introduce Blockchain in Voting
A Thai government center for IT, telecoms and computing R&D has developed a blockchain-based e-voting system. The National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) of Thailand has developed blockchain technology for e-voting, the Bangkok Post reports on Jan. 2. NECTEC is a statutory government organization that operates under the purview of the National Science and… Continue reading Thai National Tech Development Center to Introduce Blockchain in Voting
Stock Market Trades Sideways, Analysts Believe Strong Chance of Rally in 2019
The stock market is currently experiencing a sideways trading session, with all of the major benchmarks trading down slightly. Although the markets have seen unprecedented volatility towards the end of 2018, analysts still have lofty expectations for how some major stocks will perform in 2019. Their bullish views on the future of the markets is mostly… Continue reading Stock Market Trades Sideways, Analysts Believe Strong Chance of Rally in 2019
Saudi Customs Pilots Shipment Tracking on the Blockchain
According to a report in RTT News, Saudi Customs is currently currently experimenting with tracking shipments on the blockchain. The project will link the Saudi customs officials’ existing shipment tracking platform, known as Fasah, to a blockchain-based one, powered by TradeLens. Aiding the pilot will be the Saudi Arabian customs IT partner, Tabadul. The Riyadh-based… Continue reading Saudi Customs Pilots Shipment Tracking on the Blockchain
Top Cryptos See Modest Gains After Wavering Earlier Today
The top 20 coins by market capitalization are all seeing green after wavering slightly earlier today. Jan. 1 — the top 20 coins are seeing moderate gains over the 24-hour period. Bitcoin has scaled back above $3,800 after falling below the mark earlier today. Market visualization from Coin360 At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) is up… Continue reading Top Cryptos See Modest Gains After Wavering Earlier Today
Government of Abkhazia Cuts Off Power to 15 Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities
The government of Abkhazia has cut off power to 15 crypto mining farms due to concerns over electricity consumption. The government of the Republic of Abkhazia has cut power to some cryptocurrency mining farms due to electricity concerns, state electric utility Chernomorenergo RUE announced in a Facebook post on Dec. 31. Per the announcement, Chernomorenergo… Continue reading Government of Abkhazia Cuts Off Power to 15 Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities
2018 Was a Rough Year for Both Crypto and Equities Markets
Although the traditional equities markets and the crypto markets don’t have a ton in common, they both had a rough 2018, and investors in both markets are hoping that 2019 proves to be different. Despite being a rough year price-wise, many analysts see the drops in both markets as being temporary, which could mean that… Continue reading 2018 Was a Rough Year for Both Crypto and Equities Markets
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Set For 40 Cents, Ripple Founder Bullish
Latest Ripple News 2018 was a testing year for coin holders. The bear market wrecked the space and with the anchor coin, Bitcoin, dropping 75 percent, altcoins followed suit. The damage was severe in Ethereum (ETH), and their losses saw XRP replace it as the second most valuable coin. This is despite XRP falling a… Continue reading Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Set For 40 Cents, Ripple Founder Bullish