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Malware is being distributed in a wide variety of ways these days. Security researchers have managed to track down the distribution of Pirrit aware to an online marketing company based in Israel. As it turns out, a new version of the adware is in circulation right now. Albeit this adware is targeting Mac OS X […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 7, 2016, 9:34 am
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif continues to make media headlines in quick succession as of late. The company announced on July 3rd how they had added the XEM cryptocurrency to their trading platform. Keeping in mind how XEM has seen a spectacular value increase over the past few months, this is not entirely surprising. Also read: […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 4, 2016, 9:02 am
There is a now form of Bitcoin ransomware on the block, going by the name of Zepto. At its core, this is a different variant of the Locky malware, which has been making the rounds for quite some time now. Security researchers detected a spike in the distribution of this new ransomware. As one would […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 2, 2016, 9:58 am
Hospital IT security is not up to par, as a recent reported indicated. It looks like the threat is far more real than anticipated, as a new wave of IoT device attacks is taking place as we speak. Medical services, ranging from CT scanners to dialysis pumps, are targeted by hackers. Albeit these assailants will […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 1, 2016, 7:54 am
The story of Silk Road is far from finished by the look of things. Gary Davis, also known as Libertas on the deep web marketplace, is fighting his extradition to the US. If he is successful in doing so, he will not be charged for his alleged involvement in Silk Road. The FBI strongly feels […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 30, 2016, 8:08 am
In this day of mass surveillance and privacy awareness, CCTV cameras are often forgotten about. But as it turns out, these monitoring devices can serve an even nefarious purpose, albeit unwillingly. Security researchers uncovered a botnet operating on 25,000 CCTV cameras. This attack targeted a small jewelry store website, which was unavailable for several days. […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 29, 2016, 8:42 am
Sometimes it feels like the only way Bitcoin makes headlines is either through a price change or ransomware. Cerber, one of the most dangerous types of Bitcoin ransomware alive today, has been cloned into a new variant. As a result, this undisclosed type of malware can target Office 365 users through a zero-day attack. It […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 28, 2016, 9:22 am
It if were up to Russian policymakers, Internet controls will become even more strict in the country moving forward. Labeled as an anti-terrorism campaign, there are plans to increase online surveillance measures. If this were to happen, ISPs would need to log metadata about customers for at last three years. Should this proposal pass, encryption […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 27, 2016, 8:41 am

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Bitfinex, WhiteBIT, Bitmex, and Bybit are all crypto exchanges available to a global community of traders. More often than not, these trading platforms restrict traders located in certain countries.

The post How WhiteBIT Crypto Margin Terminal Compares to Established Players appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: August 4, 2020, 1:37 pm

As with the advent of Bitcoin and the proliferation of cryptocurrencies, multiple DeFi projects have hit the marketplace, each promising to decentralize the traditional financial industry.

The post Driving DeFi Adoption Through Innovation appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: July 17, 2020, 10:57 am

Before, it was impossible to find a unified platform that lists all the thousands of blockchain projects and apps. MarketSquare hopes to embark on such a task, letting people access, learn, and discover .

The post How Does ARK.io’s MarketSquare Stand Up As the Decentralized Web’s Go-To Page? appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: July 17, 2020, 8:51 am

All of this goes to show that concerns over high transaction fees aren't always justified. That doesn't mean that fees can't spike, though.

The post This Bitcoin Transfer has Just $0.48 in Transaction Fees, but is it Cheap Enough? appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 27, 2020, 10:15 pm

For Crypto.com users, there shouldn't be any long-term issues, but the coming days may be a bit uneasy. All funds are safe at this time.

The post Wirecard Debacle Forces Crypto.com to Find a new Card Provider appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 26, 2020, 4:24 pm

Pnxbet has been working hard to improve its already very fast transaction settlement times, with fiat bank transfers now significantly faster to clear.

The post Try Out Pnxbet and See Why Gamblers Love the Site That Has Paid Out $42 Million in Winnings! appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 26, 2020, 12:21 pm

When it comes to data protection it is vital to determine your recovery point objective (RPO). Understanding the process is vital in safeguarding your data.

The post How to Determine Your Recovery Point Objective (RPO) appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 26, 2020, 10:43 am

Unless this option is advertised properly, most people will simply overlook it altogether. One has to applaud the efforts by LibertyX to keep making an impact.

The post LibertyX Brings Cash-for-Bitcoin Purchases to 7-Elevens Across the US appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 25, 2020, 7:37 pm

At this time, the company has $4.2 billion in assets under management, which is a more than respectable number. It also appears that Grayscale Investment is turning heads among institutional investors.

The post Grayscale Continues its Aggressive Bitcoin Buying Spree appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 24, 2020, 10:01 pm

Since Binance launched in 2017, its growth has been nothing short of meteoric, quickly rising to become the number one cryptocurrency spot exchange by trading volume.

The post Why the Market Dominance of Binance is a Big Risk appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 24, 2020, 11:53 am

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