Colleagues, crypto jacking has become a
monumental cyber challenge for cryptocurrency mass adoption. Most crypto
jacking attacks target Chrome, Firefox, IE and Safari browsers by adding
nefarious scripts, which perform illicit mining unbeknownst to end-users. The Google Play Store and Apple App Store have
implemented policies to remove suspicious apps from their online stores. However,
this is just one small step. Google, Apple, Microsoft and the Mozilla Foundation all need to
proactively integrate tools, which will prevent scripts and related adware. Moreover,
a more user-friendly method for automatically pushing security patches to mobile
devices and laptop-desktop computers alike. Bottom line: The security and
browser software firms have some of the best minds on the planet within the
ranks of their employer. We need something comparable to a moonshot commitment
to innovate security protection rather than constantly play catch-up to cyber
criminals if the cryptocurrency ecosystem is to achieve
the credibility needed by investors small and large. Send us your thoughts
today! Lawrence – Cryptocurrency
Academy (https://cryptocurrencyacademy.blogspot.com/)
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Monday, September 3, 2018
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Can Japan’s National Police Agencies’ New Software Security Tool Reduce Crypto Money Laundering?
Colleagues, it
is common knowledge that money laundering is bonanza for crypto cyber
criminals. The Japanese NPA has decided to
fund the development of AML software by a private sector
security firm. Japan is home to some of some
prominent crypto exchanges including Coincheck, BitOcean, Bitarg, Zaif and GMO Coin. With cyber-attacks on both crypto exchanges and users, running rampant
Japan is on the bleeding edge of cyber enforcement … not by choice, rather by
necessity. The NPA reported some 170 cases of suspected crypto
crime during a mere six-month
period in 2017 alone. Does this strategy
represent a silver bullet for resolving the crypto AML dilemma? Not at all. It
is, however, one more important counter-measure to protect the global crypto
ecosystem. We expect other nation’s securities and law enforcement agencies to
fund similar tools in an effort to gain an upper hand against the crypto cybercrime
contagion. Send us your thoughts
today! Lawrence – Cryptocurrency
Academy (https://cryptocurrencyacademy.blogspot.com/)
Friday, August 31, 2018
Crypto-Mining Cyber Attacks Continue to Be the Weakest Link in the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Colleagues, following high profile cyber
security breaches against CoinSecure and CoinCheck earlier this year, crypto-mining attacks have skyrocketed in 2018 representing a
plague on the global crypto ecosystem. In its Mid-Year 2018 Security Report TrendMicro states “We also detected a
significant number of new cryptocurrency
miner malware
families, showing that cybercriminals remained keenly interested in profiting
from digital currencies.” The Necurs exploit kit, CVE-2017-10271 via port
7001/TCP and Web miner script in AOL ad platform are some of the more notable
cyber security used by crypto-miner attackers. Moreover, while cyber-attacks
related to crypto mining far outpace other types of attacks, direct attacks against
crypto exchanges are on the rise. Where does this leave the integrity of the
global cryptosphere? Bottom line: The nature and rise in these attacks will
continue to hinder the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies around the world. While
far easier said than done, cryptosphere security needs to take a quantum step
forward to gain and maintain a proactive advantage over the crypto threat
juggernaut. Send us your thoughts
today! Lawrence – Cryptocurrency
Academy (https://cryptocurrencyacademy.blogspot.com/)
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Can the Petro Cryptocurrency Save Venezuela from Financial Collapse?
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
NASAA Regulators Zero In on Securities Fraud – What is the Impact of Operation Cryptosweep?
Colleagues, Operation Cryptosweep (aka “OC”) is a joint effort of regulators
from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and the US Virgin Islands targeting
unregistered ICOs and related securities fraud. Overseeing OC is The North American Securities
Administrators Association (NASAA). At is core is the US SEC’s Cyber Taskforce which was launched in September
2017. To date OC has led to some 200 crypto-related investigations. Bottom
line: While we support the appropriate regulation of the cryptosphere the
question of OC’s effectiveness is more than valid. Noteworthy exceptions to the
list of member states are Caribbean nations known for money laundering and
non-transparent offshore bank accounts. Antigua and the Cayman Islands are top
of mind. Bottom line: The OC will have a positive effect on reducing
crypto-related securities and ICO fraud, however, further attention needs to be
given to other countries known for their nefarious roles in the broader crypto
economy. Send us your thoughts today! Lawrence – Cryptocurrency
Academy (https://cryptocurrencyacademy.blogspot.com/)
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Freedom of Speech in Peril as China’s Baidu Tieba Shuts-Down Cryptocurrency Online Forums
Monday, August 27, 2018
Will Iran’s State-Backed Cryptocurrency Enable the Country to Evade US Economic Sanctions?
Colleagues, Iran
has taken a major step toward the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency. The primary goal of this effort is assumed to
be the country’s circumvention of new US economic sanctions in the wake of US President
Trump revoking support of the Iran
nuclear arms accord in May 2018. Work on a national cryptocurrency dates back
to late 2017 when the US President re-affirmed his campaign promise to revoke
the accord and re-impose stiff trade sanctions. This initiative has the backing
of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and is led
by their National
Cyberspace Center. Back in January 2018 the US
Treasury issued a severe warning against
Iran’s use of cyber warfare and development of a cryptocurrency for this very
reason. Bottom line: Iran, Russia and Venezuela has announced plans to develop
digital currencies for the purpose of evading Western (aka US) trade sanctions.
Transaction “transparency” is a vital factors in whether their efforts will be
successful at essential protecting nefarious money
laundering activities. We assume the
currencies which be intentionally designed to avoid detection by the US and its
allies. Details to follow in the coming months.
Share your thoughts today! Lawrence – Cryptocurrency
Academy (https://cryptocurrencyacademy.blogspot.com/)
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