Cybersecurity Predictions – How did we do – We made eight predictions for 2018, covering topics such as GDPR, the implications of ubiquitous encryption, aggregated data defence, ransomware, and how insider threats will impact cloud security.
We also talked about the dangers of data aggregators and the specifics of cryptocurrency hacks. We predicted that many of these predictions…
Bomb Threats and Bitcoin – Forcepoint Security Labs has been monitoring a persistent strain of hoax emails attempting to blackmail or otherwise extort their recipients for the past year. This type of email has been widely reported, and the sheer volume suggests that it is nothing more than a hollow threat.
The use of violence as a motivator [Bomb Threats and Bitcoin]
One of…
Cool Heads and Hot Wallets – Here’s my take on the event’s key takeaways and how those in charge of protecting digital assets from cyber attackers must act now to re-evaluate their defences.
Why is Bitcoin so popular? [Cool Heads and Hot Wallets]
Rising inflation is devaluing cash reserves by the day, making cryptocurrency an increasingly appealing investment…
Cashing in on Crypto – The Financial Stability Board maintained this month that the $133 billion stable coin market is only a small part of the global financial market. Stable coins are cryptocurrencies that attempt to peg their price to a fiat currency such as the US dollar in a 1:1 ratio.
The Financial Stability Board is a consortium advisory body that makes financial system…
Protecting a Hot Wallet Service – A digital wallet is where valuable digital currency is kept. A key is required to open a digital wallet, but if you lose the key, someone else may be able to open it without your knowledge, so losing the key effectively means you have lost the wallet and the money it contains.
A cash wallet can be opened with your hands, but a digital wallet requires…
