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New CookieMiner crypto malware targets Macs, exchanges
Business 1 February 2019

New CookieMiner crypto malware targets Macs, exchanges

Cryptocurrency mining malware is becoming a huge threat. McAfee Labs has estimated that the growth of the thieving software has grown 4,000% year over year, and there doesn’t seem to be any slowdown as it continues to spread like wildfire.

Gregory Maxwell gets serious, threatens lawsuit over libel
Business 21 January 2019

Gregory Maxwell gets serious, threatens lawsuit over libel

After having more than a few libelous accusations thrown at him by Roger Ver, AKA, “MemoryDealers” on Reddit, he is moving forward with his previous assertions that he would seek legal relief against the known anarchist.

GitHub becoming a repository for crypto malware
Tech 11 January 2019

GitHub becoming a repository for crypto malware

Researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain and King’s College London have put together a report that shows crypto-mining malware has allowed thieves to get away with 720,000 XMR tokens and points out that most of the malware has been hosted by GitHub.

Africa’s BitPesa, Japan’s SBI Remit team up for cross-border payments
Business 25 September 2018

Africa’s BitPesa, Japan’s SBI Remit team up for cross-border payments

The partnership will see the two companies utilizing blockchain technology to make it easier for Africans to buy Japanese products. With the help of blockchain, BitPesa and SBI Remit expect to get rid of challenges accompanying the transfer of funds between African traders and Japanese exporters.