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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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INVDoS, a severe DoS issue in Bitcoin core remained undisclosed for two years

Security Affairs

Fuller discovered that the INVDoS flaw could be exploited by an attacker by using malformed Bitcoin transactions that, when processed by Bitcoin blockchain nodes, would lead to uncontrolled memory resource consuption, which would trigger a DoS condition (i.e. ” reads the paper published by the expert. ” continues the paper.

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Part 1: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about understanding the business drivers?

ARMA International

Some technology trends such as real-time data analytics are on-going, while others are more recent, such as blockchain. Here, Part 1 discusses the key DT business drivers, concepts, and technology trends, how they are transforming organizations and society, and how the trends are affecting business users and customers.

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Tracing Stolen Bitcoin

Schneier on Security

Ross Anderson has a really interesting paper on tracing stolen bitcoin. Suppose I open a new address and pay into it three stolen bitcoin followed by seven freshly-mined ones. Ilia Shumailov has written software that applies FIFO tainting to the blockchain and the results are impressive, with a massive improvement in precision.

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The Sheriffs are in Town: Recent Developments in Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) Enforcement and Investor Education

Data Matters

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued two investor alerts, on July 27 and August 16 , regarding blockchain tokens and ICOs. On August 28, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released an update on the progress of its ongoing Operation Cryptosweep. securities laws. securities laws.

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The Link Between Ransomware and Cryptocurrency

eSecurity Planet

Also read: The State of Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity. There are few guarantees in the IT industry, but one certainty is that as the world steps into 2022, ransomware will continue to be a primary cyberthreat. A pair of recent reports underscores just how big that threat is. It is because of the cash cow.

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Financial Services Data – More at risk than you’d believe

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Another “canary in the coal mine” episode showcasing this trend happened just last week, with a sizeable breach of HSBC U.S. If this trend continues, going back to paper statements and a file cabinet won’t be enough to save my finances. financial services organizations are increasing at an alarming rate. banking customers.