Tag: cryptocurrencies

The Future Trend in the Cryptocurrency Landscape

Cryptocurrency and cryptocurrency derivatives as well as all other forms of virtual currency are in the process of growing exponentially. The interest and growth in the global cryptocurrency community is also exponential, and a lot of things can be said about this exponential growth. In this article, we will focus on the future trend in…

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The Basics of Investing In Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency is a new asset class for investors, and the first to receive mainstream acceptance. However, the initial cryptocurrency craze was fueled by a lack of regulation. This article outlines the basics of investing in crypto and reviews the strategies for the beginner. I am a long-term crypto enthusiast, but I’m trying to diversify in…

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US Census Vulnerability Scan in 2019

Shrobel – Vulnerability researcher/Vulnerability Assessment Team member at Network Defense Partners, and a member of the US Census Cyber Threat Working Group. In January of 2020, we at Network Defense Partners will be conducting vulnerability scans of the US Census software to identify vulnerabilities in the software and to highlight the risks associated with the…

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How Does a Company Use BitConnect As a Repository For Private Keys?

How does a company use BitConnect as a central repository for private keys? BitConnect is a company founded by Mike Hearn and Jeremy Allaire, two former members of the bitcoin and cryptocurrency research and development teams of the Wall Street Journal, as well as cofounders of BitPay. What they did was provide a way for…

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The Story of the $34 Million in cryptocurrencies Lost to a Cyberattack on Cream Finance

“Cream Finance has made a payment of $34 million for 10,000 Bitcoins which was acquired in a private sale,” read the article on their website. “Cream Finance had acquired them from an existing investor, which was acquired by the company through an ICO. The first Bitcoin was mined on March 28, 2008, and the original…

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The State of Hybrid Workforce Security in 2021

Remote workers use online platforms in order to obtain digital money and perform tasks without the need of an account and without any real money. They try to evade security tools and do not have to pay for the processing of transactions, even with the possibility of being detected. This work presents findings about online…

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The Costs, Benefits, and Returns of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency, a new financial instrument, is a very promising, but still expensive, alternative for various applications in the world. Many people believe that cryptocurrency will cause a paradigm shift in the financial system. This is especially true for cryptocurrency brokers, currency traders in the Forex, precious metals and metals markets, stock exchanges, foreign exchange dealers,…

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What Is a Decentralized VPN?

What is a Decentralized VPN? When I first saw the original Decentralized VPN in early 2019, I was blown away. The idea of a decentralized VPN network is so revolutionary that I was really skeptical about how it would actually function or work. If you’re unfamiliar with such a concept, this article is the ideal…

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Blockchain Technology – The Future of Currency

In addition to many of the other benefits that blockchain technology offers, it’s also the future of currency as we know it. The technology can help currencies grow and decrease in cost without the need for central banks or governments to constantly pump currency into the market. In fact, decentralized technologies like blockchain are set…

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Cryptocurrency – A New Frontier in Politics

“This is new frontier in politics. This is new frontier in finance. ” This quote is in reference to a recent Illinois politician that has accepted cryptocurrencies as a form of financing on his campaign. The candidate was running for state senator and accepted Bitcoin and Litecoin as a form of campaign funding, using the…

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