It could happen, warns researcher By John Leyden BSides Tel Aviv Blockchain technologies might be abused to create a takedown-resistant infrastructure for botnets. During a presentation at BSides Tel Aviv…
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Is blockchain the answer to security risk in supply chains?
By Madeline Bennett Digital connections add new security risks to the supply chain. Companies including IBM and Maersk believe blockchain may provide the answer Cyber attacks such as the Target breach…
Hacking bitcoin and blockchain
Both bitcoin and blockchain are vulnerable to attack. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and why blockchain is becoming a foundational technology. By Roger A. Grimes It…
Ransomware 'here to stay', warns Google study
By Mark Ward Technology correspondent, BBC News in Las Vegas Cyber-thieves have made at least $25m (£19m) from ransomware in the last two years, suggests research by Google. The search…
Blockchain and benefits - a dangerous mix?
The government has quietly launched a bold experiment using the technology behind the virtual currency Bitcoin – and, if anybody notices, it could prove hugely controversial. Rory Cellan-Jones,Technology correspondent That…