A Security Team Is Turning This Malware Gang’s Tricks Against It
The cybercriminals behind the Gootloader malware have found clever ways to avoid detection. But researchers are using those same mechanisms to stop them. Powered by...
Google’s Authenticator App Now Lets You Sync 2FA Codes Across Devices
You can now sync sign-in codes across devices—but they aren’t end-to-end encrypted. Powered by WPeMatico
Crypto Has Evolved From Being Seen as an ‘Anti-Establishment Rebellion Asset’ Says FCA Executive Director
From being seen as a small “anti-establishment rebellion asset” more than ten years ago, crypto has grown to “become more widespread,” says Sarah Pritchard, an executive director at the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Pritchard said while the FCA has routinely warned consumers of risks associated with crypto, the watchdog has “always been open to innovation.” Few Customers Know About Crypto According to Sarah...
Satoshi’s Math: How Bitcoin’s Use of Mathematical Tools Ensures System Consistency
Over 14 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled the Bitcoin network to the world, creating the very first triple-entry bookkeeping system known to mankind. This technological wonder, with a current market value of $540 billion, ingeniously integrates encryption and mathematical formulas to fortify its security. In this exploration, we delve into two of the mathematical choices that underpin Bitcoin’s complex architecture, determining...
ECB President Lagarde on De-Dollarization: Reserve Currency Status Should No Longer Be Taken for Granted
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has warned that the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status “should no longer be taken for granted.” Acknowledging de-dollarization efforts by various countries, she stressed: “New trade patterns may have ramifications for payments and international currency reserves.” ECB’s Christine Lagarde on De-Dollarization and Alternative Currencies The president of the European Central Bank...
