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Cryptocurrency: An insider’s guide (free PDF)
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If the current wave of cryptocurrency trends has you a bit confused, this ebook will help you get up to speed on the various aspects of the …
Employment
18 new IT jobs created by Bitcoin and blockchain
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Searches for jobs mentioning blockchain, Bitcoin, or cryptocurrency jumped more than 1,000% in the past two years, according to Indeed. As bitcoin and …
Mini-glossary: Cryptocurrency terms you need to know
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
Confused by all the lingo surrounding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Etherium? If so, you're not alone. Here are the essential cryptocurrency …
The dirty secret about Bitcoin: It's amplifying ransomware, cybercrime, and more
TechRepublic - Laurel Deppen
As Bitcoin grows in popularity, potential buyers need to be aware of risks that go along with it. Cryptocurrency is on the rise and creating a lot of …
How hackers can mine cryptocurrency in your serverless computing environment
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
A newly revealed attack could allow hackers to hijack serverless cloud computing functions to mine cryptocurrency at scale while you pay the …
How to file a cryptojacking complaint with the FTC
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
The US Federal Trade Commission wants to know if you've fallen victim to a malicious website that uses your computer to mine cryptocurrency. Here's …
Why cryptomining is the new ransomware, and businesses must prepare for it
TechRepublic - Teena Maddox
A new security risk is cryptomining, as criminals hijack compute power to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims. For years, ransomware has …
Here's why Apple is banning cryptocurrency mining on iPhones and iPads
TechRepublic - Jonathan Greig
Apple has joined Google, Facebook and many other tech giants in banning stealthy cryptojackers from secretly using your device. Despite its continued …
New cryptomining malware doesn't need a browser session to operate
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
XMRig is an endpoint cryptomining malware capable of doing damage without an active browser session, and its use is on the rise. Building a slide …
Bancor launches digital wallet with built-in cryptocurrency conversion
TechRepublic - Conner Forrest
The Bancor Network integrates with more than 100 blockchain apps and holds balances of ERC20 tokens within a smart contract. Building a slide deck, …
Android Monero-mining malware can destroy phones, and it's nearly impossible to remove
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
A newly discovered malware for Android is programmed to eat up every available device resource to mine cryptocurrency, killing infected devices in …
'Production-ready' blockchain networks easier to build on updated Ethereum on Azure
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Microsoft announced improvements to its Ethereum on Azure offering to help enterprises create production-ready consortium blockchain …
Mobile
Why using blockchain to track cobalt mining could lead to more ethical smartphones
TechRepublic - Olivia Krauth
Cobalt mined in Congo typically ends up in lithium-ion batteries, but sometimes can run through children's hands to get there. Building a slide deck, …
Considering investing in cryptocurrency? Get ready to pay some hefty fees.
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
It often goes unmentioned, but buying and selling cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum can come with lots of extra expense, says TechRepublic's …
Cryptocurrency is big, but there are still reasons to be skeptical
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
Bitcoin, and other digital currencies like it, are soaring in value. That doesn't mean it's a good idea to just jump in, according to TechRepublic's …
How blockchain will streamline international shipping
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How to use the Apple Mail Previous Recipients Tool 1:38 / Software Ant Pruitt recaps his favorites from CES 2019 1:49 / CES 2019 CES 2019: New storage …
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How blockchain could help stamp out counterfeit drugs
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Jim Nasr, former chief software architect at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and VP for technology & innovation at Synchrogenix, on …
How blockchain could save lives by getting medicine where it's needed
TechRepublic - Nick Heath
Jim Nasr, who until very recently was chief software architect at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says blockchain could help stamp …
CDC
Why identity management is one of the biggest challenges for blockchain
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Jim Nasr, former chief software architect at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and VP for technology & innovation at Synchrogenix on the …
Cryptocurrency: Reasons to be skeptical
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When it comes to cryptocurrency, let the buyer beware and be aware, says TechRepublic's Brandon Vigliarolo.
Evrial Trojan can steal what's saved on your Windows Clipboard, including Bitcoins
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
The recently discovered malware, which is available as a service, also steals passwords and documents and takes screenshots of active …
Bitcoin: A cheat sheet for professionals
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
If you're curious about the original decentralized cryptocurrency, here's what you need to know about Bitcoin, including why the price of a bitcoin …
Universities add blockchain classes in effort to help close tech skills gap in enterprise
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Few people know how to fully leverage blockchain technology, but these universities are adding curricula on its fundamentals and a growing number of …
More cryptocurrency means big problems for law enforcement
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Hackers and cyber-criminals are using a diverse menagerie of cryptocurrency to launder money, says ZDNet's Danny Palmer.
Ripple is blockchain for the financial enterprise, but it's centralized
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
This relatively new form of cryptocurrency is taking the enterprise world by storm. Find out why from TechRepublic's Dan Patterson and Brandon …
CryptoKitties: The blockchain can be gamified too
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
TechRepublic's Dan Patterson and Brandon Vigliarolo talk about a new online collecting game that uses the Etherium blockchain to produce randomized, …
The blockchain: Breaking it down into simple terms
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
You're not the only one confused about what exactly the blockchain is. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson and Brandon Vigliarolo offer an analogy to help …
How one hacker stole $226K worth of cryptocurrency from Oracle servers
TechRepublic - Conner Forrest
An Oracle vulnerability published in December allowed attackers to mine the Monero cryptocurrency, but they don't seem to be stealing data. Building a …
North Korea is likely underwriting cyber-attacks by mining Monero
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AlienVault threat engineer Chris Doman explains a new report on malware that mines Monero coins, then sends them to a North Korean university in …