Security

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Hacker Returns 225 BTC Taken from Blockchain Wallets
A 'white-hat' hacker who was able to take 255 BTC from Blockchain users' wallets following a security flaw earlier this week has returned the funds.
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Blockchain Addresses Security Controversy: 'We Need to Do Better'
Executives from Coinbase and Blockchain got into an online sparring match recently, in a debate that was about more than security.
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Bitcoin Foundation Hires Developer Sergio Lerner for Full-Time Security Role
The Bitcoin Foundation has hired developer Sergio Lerner as its new bitcoin core security auditor.
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How Bitcoin Companies Keep Your Funds Safe
Bitcoin companies are attractive targets for hackers, so how do they protect your hard-earned coins?
How bitcoin companies keep your funds safe

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HyprKey Introduces Fingerprint Scanning to Secure Bitcoin Transactions
HyprKey uses fingerprint validation to create a three-factor authentication to bitcoin transactions in hopes of eliminating fraud once and for all.
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Coinbase's New Multisig Vault Gives Users Control Over Keys
Coinbase has added multisig options to its Vault accounts, giving advanced users more control over their own security.
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Why 20 Bitcoin Companies Are Backing a New Deal for Digital Identity
Twenty bitcoin businesses have announced support for The Windhover Principles, which aim to reframe the debate around privacy and security.
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Open-Source Tool Identifies Weak Bitcoin Wallet Signatures
The developer behind a Heartbleed vulnerability checker has developed a new tool that tracks down poorly secured bitcoin transactions.
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Hackers Hijack Retailers' Showroom PCs for Cryptocurrency Mining
Dutch hackers have started hijacking laptops showcased in retail stores and using them to mine bitcoin.
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'Bash Bug' a Concern, But Little Threat to Bitcoin Services
Yesterday's discovery of the 'Bash Bug' affecting UNIX systems has security experts worried, but bitcoin developers are less concerned.
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