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Credit to Author: Shriram Munde| Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:30:20 +0000

Ransomware has become one of the most dangerous cyber-attack methods because of the different techniques it uses to encrypt the files and evade the detection of security software to earn money. Also, at a time, it’s not limited to encrypting user’s files but also deletes the files and formats the…

ComputerWorld Independent

January 28, 2019 admin

Sharding: What it is and why many blockchain protocols rely on it

Credit to Author: Lucas Mearian| Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -0800

As blockchains are being rolled out in an increasing number of pilot programs for everything from cross-border financial transactions to supply chain management, one persistent issue remains: a lack of scalability.

As more computers join the peer-to-peer network, the efficiency of the whole system typically degrades.

Scalability has already been identified as an issue with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Ethereum’s Ether. If a distributed ledger is to achieve adoption by financial technology (FinTech) companies and compete with payment networks hundreds of times faster, it must find a way to boost scalability and throughput and address latency problems.

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Security Wired

January 26, 2019 admin

A Six Flags Fingerprints Ruling, Supply Chain Hacks, and More Security News This Week

Credit to Author: Emily Dreyfuss| Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Google’s elite security team, police scanner encryption, and more of the week’s top security news.

Security Wired

January 26, 2019 admin

The Pitfalls of Facebook Merging Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp Chats

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:54:28 +0000

Facebook’s effort to combine its major chat platforms could create minefields for users who rely on end-to-end encryption.

Security Wired

January 25, 2019 admin

The Roger Stone Indictment: 4 Key Takeaways

Credit to Author: Garrett M. Graff| Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:50:59 +0000

The indictment of longtime Trump advisor Roger Stone allegedly sheds new light on where the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks intersected.

Security Wired

January 25, 2019 admin

One Man’s Obsessive Fight to Reclaim His Cambridge Analytica Data

Credit to Author: Issie Lapowsky| Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:00:00 +0000

David Carroll has been locked in a legal war to force the infamous company to turn over its files on him. He’s won a battle, but the struggle continues.

Security TrendMicro

January 25, 2019 admin

This Week in Security News: Ransomware and Cyber Threats

Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:00:09 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about new routines for encryption of JobCrypter ransomware. Also, understand how Emotet has managed to evolve into one of the most notorious cyber threats in existence….

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January 24, 2019 admin

It’s Not Quite Doomsday o’Clock—But It Should Be

Credit to Author: Kyle L. Evanoff| Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:28:05 +0000

Opinion: The apocalyptic clock remains fixed at two minutes to midnight—as close as we’ve ever been to catastrophe. That’s not close enough.