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Bring on the Forks: Bitcoin Traders See Improving Price Outlook for 2017 – CoinDesk


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Bring on the Forks: Bitcoin Traders See Improving Price Outlook for 2017
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It was the first (high-profile) bitcoin fork to date, and in response, the price very well could have entered a period of unprecedented churn. With bitcoin and bitcoin cash competing, it wasn’t hard to foresee this creating market dislocations and

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CoinDesk

Bring on the Forks: Bitcoin Traders See Improving Price Outlook for 2017
CoinDesk
It was the first (high-profile) bitcoin fork to date, and in response, the price very well could have entered a period of unprecedented churn. With bitcoin and bitcoin cash competing, it wasn't hard to foresee this creating market dislocations and ...

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Bring on the Forks: Bitcoin Traders See Improving Price Outlook for 2017

There are two bitcoins now? It’s safe to say uncertainty cast a pall over the cryptocurrency markets last week when on August 1, a group of developers and miners split the blockchain and created a new cryptocurrency. It was the first (high-profile) bitcoin fork to date, and in response, the price very well could have entered a […]

There are two bitcoins now? It’s safe to say uncertainty cast a pall over the cryptocurrency markets last week when on August 1, a group of developers and miners split the blockchain and created a new cryptocurrency. It was the first (high-profile) bitcoin fork to date, and in response, the price very well could have entered a […]

Bitcoin explained and why hackers use it – New York Daily News


New York Daily News

Bitcoin explained and why hackers use it
New York Daily News
It’s not a far-fetched scenario. Hackers lock up your computer and demand a ransom in bitcoins. But what on earth is a bitcoin? Bitcoin is an all-digital currency. It’s a “peer-to-peer” financial system… meaning there’s no middle-man like a bank

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New York Daily News

Bitcoin explained and why hackers use it
New York Daily News
It's not a far-fetched scenario. Hackers lock up your computer and demand a ransom in bitcoins. But what on earth is a bitcoin? Bitcoin is an all-digital currency. It's a “peer-to-peer” financial system… meaning there's no middle-man like a bank ...

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The Emergence of Digital Reality

The pervasiveness of Blockchain in everyday life is leading us to a new digital reality. Social media is one area in which Blockchain is enabling a plethora of new features…

The pervasiveness of Blockchain in everyday life is leading us to a new digital reality. Social media is one area in which Blockchain is enabling a plethora of new features.

CEO explains: 5 reasons why to contribute to Viberate

The other day I noticed an interesting news title that said: “Our parents had public pension funds, we have cryptocurrencies.” I couldn’t agree more. Cryptocurrencies are our chance, this is our moment. I’m happy to see that the interest in Vibe tokens exceeded our wildest expectations. The 5th of September is less than a month … Continue reading CEO explains: 5 reasons why to contribute to Viberate

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The other day I noticed an interesting news title that said: “Our parents had public pension funds, we have cryptocurrencies.” I couldn’t agree more. Cryptocurrencies are our chance, this is our moment. I’m happy to see that the interest in Vibe tokens exceeded our wildest expectations. The 5th of September is less than a month … Continue reading CEO explains: 5 reasons why to contribute to Viberate

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Updated Svpeng Android Banking Trojan Has Keylogging Capabilities

TheMerkle Svpeng Banking Trojan KeyloggerMobile users have quickly become a favorite target among cybercriminals. That is not entirely surprising, since there are more smartphones in existence than there are computers or laptops. A popular new Android malware is being openly sold on Russian hacking forums and has security researchers concerned. Svpeng is a well-known banking Trojan that is quite powerful. Svpeng Android Banking Trojan Is a Big Problem There is no shortage of malware in the Android ecosystem. Criminals have been attacking the operating system with all kinds of threats, including banking Trojans, keyloggers, info stealers, and others. Svpeng is just one of these threats, but it is extremely concerning. This banking

TheMerkle Svpeng Banking Trojan Keylogger

Mobile users have quickly become a favorite target among cybercriminals. That is not entirely surprising, since there are more smartphones in existence than there are computers or laptops. A popular new Android malware is being openly sold on Russian hacking forums and has security researchers concerned. Svpeng is a well-known banking Trojan that is quite powerful.

Svpeng Android Banking Trojan Is a Big Problem

There is no shortage of malware in the Android ecosystem. Criminals have been attacking the operating system with all kinds of threats, including banking Trojans, keyloggers, info stealers, and others. Svpeng is just one of these threats, but it is extremely concerning. This banking Trojan only just started making the rounds last month and has already claimed several victims. Its rapid success is rather remarkable.

Svpeng has just received a major upgrade making the malware an even bigger threat. There is a major distribution campaign linked to this Android banking Trojan right now. The updated malware is being sold across Russian hacking forums at a very low price. Giving more people access to powerful banking Trojans such as this one will only cause more problems for consumers all over the world in the long run.

The story of Svpeng itself is pretty strange. It is one of the oldest Android malware families known to date, yet it has never amounted to much until recently. It was the first banking Trojan to employ tactics such as stealing money through SMS-based account management services, overlaying fake login screens, and introducing new ransomware features. Considering how Svpeng has been around since 2013, it shows that at least one person has been keeping tabs on this banking Trojan and has added new features in the process.

Svpeng’s most recent update includes a keylogger. This means the malware can successfully record anything the user types on his or her device without being aware of it. Interestingly enough, this is all made possible thanks to the Android Accessibility feature, which is used by other malware types as well. It means that most Android users would never know they were dealing with this banking Trojan in the first place, since there is no indication it is even active on the device.

Distribution of Svpeng occurs in creative ways as well. Right now, it is being distributed as an Adobe Flash application for the Android ecosystem. The previous versions of this banking Trojan were often distributed through malvertising, which has been a powerful tactic to get malware onto as many devices as possible. It appears that the new distribution campaign targets users on a global scale, allowing the developers to steal financial credentials from dozens of major banks in various countries.

The fact that this malware is now actively sold on Russian hacking forums will only further complicate the situation. It is being advertised as the CryEye banking Trojan, although that is not its official name. So far, however, there is no real reason to panic, as the seller has not yet gained the trust needed to generate significant sales. That situation could change instantly, though. Experienced users know that this is the new version of Svpeng, not a new banking Trojan altogether.

Can Bitcoin Disrupt The Payment Processing Industry? – Forbes

ForbesCan Bitcoin Disrupt The Payment Processing Industry?ForbesAnd once received, the merchant would then need to be able to use bitcoin to pay for their inventory/labor costs in bitcoin, or would have to handle the conversion to fiat currency (e.g. U…


Forbes

Can Bitcoin Disrupt The Payment Processing Industry?
Forbes
And once received, the merchant would then need to be able to use bitcoin to pay for their inventory/labor costs in bitcoin, or would have to handle the conversion to fiat currency (e.g. USD) themselves to be able to pay for things where bitcoin is not ...

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Bitcoin Price Watch; Trading The Evening Session

So that’s another day complete in our bitcoin price trading efforts and – yet again – we’ve had a pretty decent one. When we trade against a backdrop of the sort of market conditions that we’ve seen over the last few weeks, it’s hard not to draw a profit from the market. We aren’t being … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Trading The Evening Session

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So that’s another day complete in our bitcoin price trading efforts and – yet again – we’ve had a pretty decent one. When we trade against a backdrop of the sort of market conditions that we’ve seen over the last few weeks, it’s hard not to draw a profit from the market. We aren’t being … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Trading The Evening Session

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Ethereum Price Records 16% Daily Surge: Factors of Rising Demand

Following the expected surge in Bitcoin price, Ethereum recorded a staggering 16 percent daily surge in value, increasing from $265 to $317 within a 24-hour period.

Following the expected surge in Bitcoin price, Ethereum recorded a staggering 16 percent daily surge in value, increasing from $265 to $317 within a 24-hour period.