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Ripple Invests in Biometric Cybersecurity Startup's $2.2 Million Round
Keyless, a London-based cybersecurity startup, claims to be the first firm to combine biometrics and cryptography.
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2018: When Privacy and Decentralization Collided
In an op-ed written exclusively for CoinDesk, Enigma CEO Guy Zyskind says 2019 must be about building decentralized solutions for data privacy.
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Canadian Bank Opens Deposit Box for Cryptocurrency Firms
VersaBank says its VersaVault offers "absolute privacy" when announcing that crypto exchanges and funds can sign up to use the platform on Thursday.
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Hackers Behind Zaif Crypto Exchange Theft May Have Been Exposed
Cybersecurity experts from Mitsubishi Group say they may have identified data that could locate the hackers of the Zaif crypto exchange.
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Attacker Installs Crypto Mining Malware on Over 170,000 Devices
Coinhive was installed on more than 170,000 devices in Brazil last month.
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The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab
The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.
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Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners
Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.
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US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official
The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.
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EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions
The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.
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Cloudflare Bug Triggers Password Warnings from Bitcoin Exchanges
Users of bitcoin exchanges and other online services are being warned to change their passwords in light of a bug tied to Cloudflare.
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