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Illegal Content and the Blockchain

Schneier on Security

Now the content-delivery network Akamai has reported on a new method: a botnet that uses the Bitcoin blockchain ledger. Since the blockchain is globally accessible and hard to take down, the botnet’s operators appear to be safe. What if someone puts illegal material in the blockchain? That’s how the system works.

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Here’s Some Bitcoin: Oh, and You’ve Been Served!

Krebs on Security

Mora said it’s unclear if the bitcoin address that holds his client’s stolen money is being held by the government or by the anonymous hackers. “The government doesn’t need the crypto as evidence, but in a forfeiture action the money goes to the government,” Rasch said.

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To get the most from blockchain in government, a sharing mindset is needed

CGI

To get the most from blockchain in government, a sharing mindset is needed. Twenty-five years later, blockchain is here and can bring those use cases to life. However, blockchain requires organizations to think about their data not as an asset they own, but as a shared resource—a shift in mindset that is not easy for everyone.

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Signal Adds Cryptocurrency Support

Schneier on Security

“There’s a palpable difference in the feeling of what it’s like to communicate over Signal, knowing you’re not being watched or listened to, versus other communication platforms,” Marlinspike told WIRED in an interview. It’s not just the bloating of what was a clean secure communications app.

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US offers $10 million reward for info on Hive ransomware group leaders

Security Affairs

Government offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could help locate, identify, or arrest members of the Hive ransomware group. According to a report published by blockchain analytics company Chainalysis, the Hive operation is one of the top 10 ransomware strains by revenue in 2021.

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3 Good Reasons Why Data Governance is the New Cool

Reltio

Data governance has not had a very exciting reputation over the years. Data Governance has typically been considered the job of IT and, until recently, it was mostly avoided by business users. A lack of understanding about what data governance is and the value it offers. 2) Data Governance can deliver the big bucks.

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2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The enhanced capabilities of 5G-Advanced will enable seamless integration and communication between a vast array of devices and systems, creating a more interconnected and efficient business environment. Blockchain's Evolution and Enterprise Adoption For blockchain to truly breakthrough in 2024, it must reinvent itself significantly.