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Illegal Content and the Blockchain

Schneier on Security

Security researchers have recently discovered a botnet with a novel defense against takedowns. Now the content-delivery network Akamai has reported on a new method: a botnet that uses the Bitcoin blockchain ledger. Now the content-delivery network Akamai has reported on a new method: a botnet that uses the Bitcoin blockchain ledger.

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Security Vulnerability of Switzerland’s E-Voting System

Schneier on Security

Like any internet voting system, it has inherent security vulnerabilities: if there are malicious insiders, they can corrupt the vote count; and if thousands of voters’ computers are hacked by malware, the malware can change votes as they are transmitted. And of course, that’s part of the problem! Again, the solution is paper.

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SEC Commissioner Peirce Proposes Blockchain Token Safe Harbor

Data Matters

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce (Commissioner Peirce) gave a speech describing the need for more clarity on application of the securities laws to the offer and sale of blockchain tokens or digital assets. On February 6, 2020, U.S. 1 As first described by the U.S.

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Smart Contract Bug Results in $31 Million Loss

Schneier on Security

A hacker stole $31 million from the blockchain company MonoX Finance , by exploiting a bug in software the service uses to draft smart contracts. The hacker then exchanged the token for $31 million worth of tokens on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains. And, of course, there are lots of vulnerabilities in code.

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FBI/AFP-Run Encrypted Phone

Schneier on Security

Of course, the police were able to read everything — I don’t even know if this qualifies as a backdoor. If there is any moral to this, it’s one that all of my blog readers should already know: trust is essential to security. And the number of people you need to trust is larger than you might originally think.

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Off the Record: RIM Month Special Edition– Blockchain, Record Tampering, Internet Archive: Oh My!

The Texas Record

“ What blockchain means for records management ” — GCN. ” “Blockchain” is the latest technology buzzword mostly discussed alongside cryptocurrencies, methods of exchanging money using cryptography for security. Friday says, “Prick your ears and read about this important information!”

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How blockchain is like an HOA—it’s all about the governance

CGI

How blockchain is like an HOA—it’s all about the governance. In my last blog post , I introduced ACT-IAC’s Blockchain Playbook for the U.S. As part of the team helping to draft portions of the playbook, I came to realize the importance of a sharing mindset to the success of blockchain initiatives. Security management.