The ability to remain anonymous has emerged as a crucial component of personal security in this age of digital technology. It enables us to maintain the confidentiality of personal information, thereby shielding us from any potential dangers. However, just like everything else in this world, anonymi...
The Tor network, originally developed by the U.S. Navy and now maintained by a nonprofit organization, has long been synonymous with anonymity and privacy on the internet. While most people associate Tor with the dark web, a hidden and often nefarious part of the internet, it also has a clearnet, or...
Researchers at Securonix have discovered a malicious campaign using fake WinSCP to trick people into installing real WinSCP software. The campaign, known as "SEO#LURKER," involves changing Google search results and putting fake ads in them. The malicious ads send people to a hacked WordPress site ca...
A new type of attack called Randstorm could potentially steal 1.5 million bitcoins, especially those made between 2011 and 2015. The Randstorm flaw is a result of bugs, bad design choices, and API changes that make the quality of random numbers generated by the web worse. Around 1.4 million bitcoins...
Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has offered a $10 million reward to a hacker who stole $114 million from the exchange. The attacker can choose between a reward and being prosecuted worldwide. The Poloniex team has successfully found the hacker, who was sent a message through a blockchain transa...
The cryptocurrency industry, despite its rapid growth and innovation, has been plagued by security concerns and regulatory challenges. In 2023, we witnessed a significant crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges by regulatory authorities worldwide. Several exchanges faced seizure and legal actions due...