Monero bug: Developers warn of ‘significant bug’ that can impact users’ privacy
TL;DR Breakdown: Monero developers have discovered a bug that can impact the users’ privacy. Users have been instructed to wait longer before spending newly received XMR to curb the impact of the Monero bug. Monero developers just learned about a flaw in the privacy coin’s “decoy selection algorithm,” which can impact the privacy of users […]
New Whatsapp policy threat to Facebook digital currency
TL;DR Breakdown Facebook digital currency project is likely to take a hit. New WhatsApp policy is forcing users to accept terms until February 8. New WhatsApp policy puts Asian and Pacific users at privacy risks. Users are tired of Facebook policies over privacy concerns owing to data breaches. The new WhatsApp policy being rolled out […]
EU regulators target encryption on privacy coins and apps
EU regulators are tightening down on encryption on privacy coins and apps such as WhatsApp and Signal. A draft proposal was published on November the 6th and was reported by Austrian Radio FM4. The EU Council of Ministers suggests end-to-end encryption removal on apps. EU regulators target encryption on privacy coins and apps EU regulators […]
Hackers demand Bitcoin ransom to release Call of Duty hacked accounts
Hackers have managed to break into the accounts of Call of Duty: Warzone players, locking them out from accessing the popular online game. To release the account, the hackers are demanding Bitcoin ransom from the victims. Users’ complaints to the team behind the game received slow to no attention according to reports. COD players forced […]
Anubis malware: a malicious crypto wallet on the prowl
Reports claim a new Anubis malware that was created has entered into the crypto space and is in turn threatening most wallets in the space. The malware which goes by the name Anubis was recently developed and has been modified for 100% effectiveness. The Anubis malware is presently going around on the internet and is […]
Court approves sale of 86 seized Bitcoin from a drug dealer
Law enforcement agency in Ireland has been granted permission to issue about 86 seized Bitcoins (BTC) on sale. The Bitcoins in question were confiscated from a drug dealer in the country earlier in 2020. Meanwhile, these Bitcoins represent only a tiny fraction of the total cryptocurrencies bought by the drug dealer between 2011 and 2012. […]
Now LinkedIn and Reddit snooping on iOS clipboard data
Allegations of LinkedIn and Reddit snooping on iOS clipboard data have been reported. Reportedly, numerous iPhone iOS 14 apps are snooping on the phone’s clipboard data. Forget the Chinese TikTok, even popular ones such as LinkedIn and Reddit, are also facing similar accusations. The recently unveiled iOS 14 beta for developers is affected by bugs. […]
Sophisticated crypto scams identified by XRP army
Vigilante groups like the XRP army that are tech-savvy in the crypto space have identified ways of identifying crypto scams that show up in the form of an investment opportunity or take other forms. Ripple explains identification method Reportedly, XRP investors in the crypto space are at the forefront of the battle against these crypto […]
John McAfee Ghost cryptocurrency whitepaper debuts on Twitter
John McAfee Ghost cryptocurrency teaser is out, and the privacy-focused coin is ready for its world debut. The millionaire entrepreneur has just informed the world about his latest crypto offering, Ghost, that focuses on individual privacy. The tweet featured the white paper launch for the upcoming coin. https://twitter.com/officialmcafee/status/1261313795563061248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1261313795563061248&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fzycrypto.com%2Fjohn-mcafee-set-to-debut-ghost-privacy-cryptocurrency-heres-what-you-need-to-know%2F Twitterati has responded with enthusiasm about the […]
Criminals prefer Bitcoin to Zcash implications, Rand study
A new report indicates that criminals prefer Bitcoin to Zcash. This comes after the privacy coin has been associated with crypto-based dark web activities. The study was done by Rand Corporation to help dispel market misconceptions about the privacy coin founder Zooko Wilcox. For several years, Zcash has been perceived as a conduit for illicit […]
Applied Blockchain funding round attracts $2.5 Million from QBN Capital
Applied blockchain funding round has netted the company $2.5 Million in funding. The DLT-based firm is backed by Shell Group and builds ‘Zero-Knowledge-Proof’ applications for use in business-to-business environments. We are very excited to announce that we've been backed by Hong Kong based QBN Capital. We look forward to developing our privacy-enhancing technology and working […]
Status instant massaging app privacy set to be the best in the world
Instant massaging App privacy is very important as it protects users from data harvesters. Status is a fully decentralized open source app that rides on the Web3 browser via the Ethereum ecosystem. The peer-to-peer messaging application comes with its native crypto wallet. Privacy for Status is very important; it supports iOS and android which are […]
John McAfee’s Ghost: Privacy-centric crypto under wraps
A computer programmer and one of the Bitcoin prominent supporters, John McAfee, is creating a Monero-like cryptocurrency. In a recent tweet, McAfee disclosed that he is developing a privacy-focused altcoin that will be known as Ghost. McAfee privacy coin project John McAfee’s Ghost will be running on a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm. The cryptocurrency will […]
Contact tracing app on the Zcash blockchain platform underway
Blockchain COVID-19 privacy contact tracing App is under development. Coronavirus contact tracing has been a huge challenge across the globe and ZCash privacy backed contact tracing application is underway. The App will be used in tracing the virus contacts without compromising on privacy on the part of the victim. This is an open-source method set […]
Is Bitcoin Laundry the best way to safeguard your privacy?
Times are very hard right now, especially for the trading market. The security market and the crypto market, both, have taken a huge hit. A visible trend is that people are cashing out their money invested in stocks and opting for commodities or crypto. Everyone wishes to hide their finances and financial details from getting […]
Decentralized alternate to Zoom in demand after SpaceX ban and rising security concerns
Popular video conferencing app Zoom has been banned by Elon Musk-led SpaceX citing privacy and security concerns. The app, despite being one of the most useful applications during this pandemic, has been in hot waters since last week due to its poor privacy. A decentralized alternate to Zoom is highly in demand that can maintain […]
Digital dollar warning: Opposite of what crypto is all about – Demirors
Meltem Demirors, the chief strategy officer at Coinshares has issued a digital dollar warning, saying that the digital dollar is totally opposite of what crypto is and what it stands for. It is completely ‘different’ to what the crypto enthusiasts think. Unlike BTC or ETH, the digital dollar will be completely centralized and will be […]
Brave Browser Ryan to take Google to court for data abuse
Brave browser, a free and open-source web browser developed by Brave software, has reportedly pressed charges against the popular search engine Google on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcer in the European continent. Brave browser Ryan, the firm’s chief policy and industrial relations officer, Dr. Johnny Ryan, in an interview said that Google has been […]
