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Cryptocurrency and Scams: How fraudsters use AI to trap traders

In the ever-evolving world of crypto, a major alliance has just been born! Ethernity Cloud, a decentralized platform dedicated to data protection, has officially announced a significant strategic implementation with Polygon. Together, these two heavyweights aim to revolutionize the standards of privacy, interoperability, and reliability of blockchain transactions.

In the digital age, data security has become a major concern. However, a new crypto platform aims to redefine the standards for privacy and anonymity in cloud computing. Ethernity Cloud uses blockchain to provide a decentralized and secure solution that could revolutionize the cloud industry.

For the past few days, the government's bitcoin program in El Salvador has been the target of serious cyber attacks. A few days ago, hackers leaked the personal data of over 5 million Salvadorians. The same cyber criminals have now published extracts of the source code and VPN access to the national bitcoin wallet Chivo on CiberInteligenciaSV, an online hacking forum. Details.

Discover how the Paris 2024 Olympics are redefining security with AI-powered cameras, sparking debates and controversies.

"Binance caught in a vice: a leak of highly sensitive internal data, as well as a lawsuit accusing them of complicity with a terrorist organization. A double crisis with potentially serious consequences."

Cryptocurrencies in China: despite the ban, the threat of money laundering is growing, prompting crucial legislative revisions.

The U.S. government is preparing to carry out a sensational sale: 130 million dollars worth of bitcoins from the infamous Silk Road scandal. A virtual black market specialized in money laundering and drug trafficking. A boon for bidders but a persistent shadow over the integrity of the crypto sector. Can criminals truly launder their deeds through government auctions? Authorities seem convinced that crime does pay, at least in bitcoin!

The WHO has published on January 18th a report with over 40 recommendations to ensure ethical and safe use of AI.

Bitfinex thwarted a $15 billion XRP attack, preventing a major cryptocurrency theft from its vault.

Yesterday, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission released information stating that Bitcoin ETFs had been approved. However, according to recent news, this announcement turns out to be false, even though it was disseminated on the official X account of the financial watchdog. Two hypotheses emerge: either the SEC’s account…

With AI tools like ChatGPT, scammers can now scam you on dating sites and social networks.

The opaque practices of Ledger Live in terms of data collection and firmware updates are worrying the crypto world.

The Lightning Network is certainly one of the major advancements in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Many users are fond of it. However, a recent incident has shown the limitations of this technology. A crypto user has indeed noticed the draining of their BTC assets, linked precisely to operational vulnerabilities of the Lightning Network plugin.

The controversy surrounding the Bitcoin network's congestion caused by Ordinals has taken a new turn. The technical loophole exploited for their creation has just been assigned the identifier CVE-2023-50428.

Major Jason Lowery of the US Space Force has just sent a passionate open letter to the Defense Innovation Board, an advisory body to the US Department of Defense, regarding Bitcoin. His aim: to convince the Pentagon to consider this cryptocurrency as a national strategic issue.

NymVPN leverages blockchain technology and a mixed network to offer a comprehensive, unified security solution.

Nym Technologies, the a16z-backed pattern protection privacy company, is proud to announce the launch of the biggest-ever privacy bootcamp, Shipyard – a six-week event packed with lectures and hands-on workshops designed to inspire and empower the next generation of privacy activists, advocates, builders, and visionaries.

Vitalik Buterin, who had recently engaged in extensive discussions about the possibility of integrating even more features into Ethereum, has once again made waves in the cryptosphere. In his view, Ethereum staking pool operator DAOs could be the source of a major systemic crisis. Let's take a closer look!

“Not your key, not your coin”, cryptocurrency investors keep chanting. In other words, when keys are secure, assets remain safe from any theft or hoarding initiative. However, Ivan Bianco, a Brazilian crypto influencer, inadvertently exposed his private keys. The result: a good part of his cryptocurrency holdings evaporated.

Are your cryptocurrencies really secure? According to a recent report by CER, a company specializing in crypto cybersecurity, the majority of crypto wallets on the market are not really secure. Only three brands have managed to distinguish themselves by conducting rigorous and up-to-date penetration tests.

Wallets are designed in such a way that a simple dozen words can be used to reconstruct thousands of addresses. But how?

Late yesterday evening, Curve Finance suffered a re-entry attack. Provisional reports of the hack indicated a loss of some $26 million. Except that it was a long night for the Curve team, and so was the list of break-ins. According to the latest news, the total amount of money stolen is in the region of $52 million.

Multichain is feeling the heat. After the confirmation of a $125 million theft last week, a new hack has been reported involving $103 million. Analysts are not ruling out the possibility of an inside job.

“Not your keys, not your coins”. This is one of the advantages of cryptocurrencies, not banks. But hackers have since evolved to the point of disrupting no less important networks such as Multichain, Poly Network, Atomic… In most cases, it's the investors who pay the piper. When a new bitcoin security device like BIP39 Colors arrives, they have no choice but to pay attention.

Experiencing the loss of your Bitcoin account is one of the most frightening nightmares for a cryptocurrency investor. However, in the face of this perplexing situation, there are effective strategies you can deploy to fully recover your data and protect your assets. Whether it's a connectivity issue, the loss of your private keys or passwords, or even if you have been the target of phishing or hacking attacks, don’t panic. Follow the Bitcoin security tips that we will detail in this guide. They will provide you with pragmatic solutions to safely regain access to your valuable bitcoins.

With the rapid evolution of the crypto industry, the security of digital assets has become a major concern for holders of Bitcoin and other crypto assets. Soft Wallets have become essential tools for storing and managing your digital currency. However, with the number of options available in the crypto market, selecting a Soft Wallet is not that simple. Discover our complete guide to digital wallets for cryptocurrencies.

The security of digital assets is a major concern for investors. That’s why many Bitcoin holders choose to use a hardware wallet, or hard wallet, to store their cryptos with peace of mind. Discover our review of the most popular and effective hard wallets for securing your bitcoins, ethers, and other cryptocurrencies, along with their features, advantages, and disadvantages.