IndependentKrebs

Skyrocketing Bitcoin Fees Hit Carders in Wallet

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:55:14 +0000

Critics of unregulated virtual currencies like Bitcoin have long argued that the core utility of these payment systems lies in facilitating illicit commerce, such as buying drugs or stolen credit cards and identities. But recent spikes in the price of Bitcoin — and the fees associated with moving funds into and out of it — have conspired to make Bitcoin a less useful and desirable payment method for many crooks engaged in these activities.

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FortinetSecurity

Protecting Your Bottom Line from Cyber Risks

Credit to Author: Drew Del Matto| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:45:59 +0000

As global cyberattacks persist, cybersecurity is becoming a main focus in the C-suite. Gone are the days where it’s just a concern for IT teams. These rapid, sophisticated attacks across industries have demonstrated that cybersecurity is the responsibility of the entire organization as they seek to avoid the crippling effects associated with data breaches.

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ComputerWorldIndependent

The top 10 stories of 2017: Security woes, autonomous machines – and a very cool phone

Credit to Author: Marc Ferranti| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 04:45:00 -0800

Top 10 stories of 2017: Autonomous machines, fake news and a very cool phone
2017

Image by Google; bitcoin.org; Jette Carr/U.S. Department of Defense; Apple

Events in the tech industry this year played out against a backdrop of security concerns as home users and corporations alike scrambled to protect themselves against malware. Meanwhile, machine learning was behind some of the biggest tech stories and trends of the year. Here in no particular order are the IDG News Service’s picks for top stories of the year.

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