Cryptocurrency


Guest Contributor: Jeremy Moskowitz Last year, Merriam-Webster added the word, “Bitcoin” to its latest version of the authorized Scrabble dictionary game. As the most recognized form of cryptocurrency, bitcoin has become embedded in our vocabulary thanks to the barrage of media stories outlining it ascension to financial investment stardom in […]

Why Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Spell Trouble for Cybersecurity


As readers of this online security magazine largely understand, Cryptocurrency mining is the process by which transactions are verified and tallied to the public ledger, known as the blockchain, and also the means through which new currency is released. Anyone with access to the internet and suitable computer processing power […]

Malicious Cryptocurrency Miners Gaining Momentum, Poised for Continued Growth


When most people think of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, the first thing that comes to mind is Bitcoin. While Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency and remains the most popular, there are actually many different crypto coins in existence. Other coins like Ethereum, Litecoin and Monero all maintain total market capital […]

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