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Cybersecurity

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Technology
Newsletters
Are Cryptocurrencies Secure? Yes and No – Here’s Why
What explains the simultaneous security and vulnerability of digital assets, and what can advisors do to help their clients who may be at risk?
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By Christopher Robbins
Oct 14, 2021 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Oct 14, 2021
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Policy
Enforcement
DOJ to Launch National Crypto Enforcement Team: Report
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the initiative during a virtual speech at the Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday.
Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., headquarters (Orhan Cam/Shutterstock)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Oct 6, 2021 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2021
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Chainalysis (CoinDesk archives)
Finance
Chainalysis
Chainalysis Acquires Cybercrime Investigations Firm Excygent
The deal marks Chainalysis’ first acquisition and follows a $100 million funding round in June.
Chainalysis (CoinDesk archives)
By Brandy Betz
Oct 5, 2021 at 2:38 p.m. UTC
Oct 5, 2021
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Finance
Cybersecurity
Cream to Return Stolen Funds Using Protocol Fees
The protocol said in excess of $33.5 million in ether and AMP was taken in the hack.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Sep 1, 2021 at 9:06 a.m. UTC
Sep 1, 2021
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Finance
Cybersecurity
DeFi Protocol Cream Finance Hacked for Second Time This Year
The attacked drained just over $25 million of AMP tokens and ether.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Aug 30, 2021 at 8:08 a.m. UTC
Aug 30, 2021
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Most Executives Reportedly See Digital Assets as Strong Fiat Alternative in Next 5–10 Years
Video
Regulation
Most Executives Reportedly See Digital Assets as Strong Fiat Alternative in Next 5–10 Years
76% of executives around the world think digital assets will be a “strong alternative to or replacement for” fiat in the next five to 10 years, according to a new survey by De...
Most Executives Reportedly See Digital Assets as Strong Fiat Alternative in Next 5–10 Years
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 23, 2021 at 5:33 p.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2021
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Key Takeaways From Elliptic's Case Study of Ransomware Attacks
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Key Takeaways From Elliptic’s Case Study of Ransomware Attacks
A new study of a ransomware attack by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reveals the dialogue between the attacker and the victim, including live chat support, a negotiated di...
Key Takeaways From Elliptic's Case Study of Ransomware Attacks
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 19, 2021 at 7:03 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2021
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Crypto and Security: Tips to Prevent Hacks for Exchanges to Nations Embracing Bitcoin
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Crypto and Security: Tips to Prevent Hacks for Exchanges to Nations Embracing Bitcoin
Kris Constable, CEO of bitcoin wallet app CoinOS, discusses how his company is helping to combat the “perpetual problem” of crypto exchanges falling victim to hacks. Meanwhile...
Crypto and Security: Tips to Prevent Hacks for Exchanges to Nations Embracing Bitcoin
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 19, 2021 at 12:53 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2021
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How to Keep Your Crypto Safe
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How to Keep Your Crypto Safe
CoinOS CEO Kris Constable and NextWorldLeader Managing Partner Shannon Allen discuss how crypto holders can protect themselves from hackers and mitigate their cybersecurity ri...
How to Keep Your Crypto Safe
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 19, 2021 at 12:53 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2021
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US State Department Offers to Pay for Cybercrime Tips With Crypto
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US State Department Offers to Pay for Cybercrime Tips With Crypto
CoinDesk’s Nihilesh De reacts to the U.S. State Department offering to pay up to $10 million in crypto for tips on cybercrime, including ransomware. “[This] is actually a firs...
US State Department Offers to Pay for Cybercrime Tips With Crypto
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 16, 2021 at 2:43 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2021
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