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Experts Uncover 70,000 Hijacked Domains in Widespread 'Sitting Ducks' Attack Scheme
11/14/2024
Multiple threat actors have been found taking advantage of an attack technique called Sitting Ducks to hijack legitimate domains for using them in phishing attacks and investment fraud schemes for years. The findings come from Infoblox, […]
Google Warns of Rising Cloaking Scams, AI-Driven Fraud, and Crypto Schemes
11/14/2024
Google has revealed that bad actors are leveraging techniques like landing page cloaking to conduct scams by impersonating legitimate sites. "Cloaking is specifically designed to prevent moderation systems and teams from reviewing policy-violating content which enables […]
5 BCDR Oversights That Leave You Exposed to Ransomware
11/14/2024
Ransomware isn’t just a buzzword; it’s one of the most dreaded challenges businesses face in this increasingly digitized world. Ransomware attacks are not only increasing in frequency but also in sophistication, with new ransomware groups constantly […]
TikTok Pixel Privacy Nightmare: A New Case Study
11/14/2024
Advertising on TikTok is the obvious choice for any company trying to reach a young market, and especially so if it happens to be a travel company, with 44% of American Gen Zs saying they use […]
New RustyAttr Malware Targets macOS Through Extended Attribute Abuse
11/14/2024
Threat actors have been found leveraging a new technique that abuses extended attributes for macOS files to smuggle a new malware called RustyAttr. The Singaporean cybersecurity company has attributed the novel activity with moderate confidence to […]

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Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex and drug claims takes focus
11/14/2024
GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he "absolutely" wants to see the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick.
Trump picks vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary
11/14/2024
Donald Trump had said that if elected president he would have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild on health." HHS oversees Medicare, Medicaid, CDC and FDA.
Powell says the Fed doesn't need to be 'in a hurry' to reduce interest rates
11/14/2024
"The strength we are currently seeing in the economy gives us the ability to approach our decisions carefully," Powell said.
Dow drops 200 points as postelection rally sputters, Fed Chair Powell signals caution on rate cuts: Live updates
11/14/2024
Stocks struggled on Thursday after Federal Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that the economy is strong enough to not rush to cut rates.
Amazon launches fixed pricing for treatment of conditions such as hair loss. Hims & Hers stock drops 24%
11/14/2024
Amazon announced Prime members can access new upfront pricing for treatment of five common conditions such as erectile disfunction and men's hair loss.

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Communify Fincentric Recruits New COO from InvestCloud
11/14/2024
Former InvestCloud CEO John Wise brings over Nicole Nakashian, former COO at InvestCloud, to lead operations at his new technology venture.
The Power of Content Marketing
11/14/2024
The influence of content marketing goes well beyond simple brand awareness; it is a crucial asset for educating, engaging and building trust with both prospective clients and colleagues.
How Investors Use REITs to Round Out Real Estate Strategies
11/14/2024
Some big investors use public REITs to gain exposure to property types that are harder to reach through private vehicles.
Dynasty Financial Partners Unveils Model Portfolio Program
11/14/2024
Called Model Select and focused primarily on ETFs, the program already manages $5 billion in assets.
The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: Allan Boomer on Diversity as a Superpower
11/14/2024
Momentum Advisors' Allan Boomer details his journey from a Merrill intern to Goldman Sachs to independence as a true fiduciary.

Category: Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. They operate independently of a central bank or government and are based on blockchain technology, a distributed public ledger that records all transactions. The main types of cryptocurrencies are:

Payment cryptocurrencies: These are designed to be used as a medium of exchange, such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.
Utility tokens: These serve a specific purpose or function on a blockchain, such as paying transaction fees or accessing a platform’s services. Examples include Ether (ETH) on the Ethereum network and Binance Coin (BNB) for discounted trading fees on the Binance exchange.
Stablecoins: These are cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset, such as the US dollar, to minimize volatility.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs): These are unique digital assets that represent ownership of virtual items like art, collectibles, or in-game items.

Cryptocurrencies are stored in digital wallets and can be acquired through mining (solving complex mathematical problems to verify transactions) or purchased from brokers and exchanges. However, investing in cryptocurrencies carries risks due to their volatility, lack of regulation, and potential for hacking or loss of funds if wallets are compromised.

What are the potential risks of de-anonymization in blockchain?

by LotharCybersecurity, Crypto, Cryptocurrencies 08/25/202408/25/2024No Comments

Blockchain technology, while often touted for its privacy features, is not inherently anonymous and carries several risks of de-anonymization. Here are some key potential risks: Transaction Graph Analysis One of the most significant de-anonymization risks comes from analyzing the transaction graph on public blockchains: Linking On-chain and Off-chain Data Several factors can connect blockchain activity …

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