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Coinbase Super Bowl ad and security risks of QR codes

Maria Henriquez

February 15, 2022

Coinbase's Super Bowl LVI commercial brings light to QR code security.

Are you paying for private security with crypto?

November 18, 2021

Private security company Westminster Security in the U.K. now accepts Bitcoin payments for its services.

Cryptocurrency theft was $1.9 billion in 2020

$1.9B in crypto currency stolen by hackers last year

February 17, 2021

According to data presented by Finaria.it, crypto criminals stole $1.9B in 2020, down from $4.5B in 2019.

Attackers target exposed API endpoints to facilitate DDoS attacks and mine cryptocurrencies

June 26, 2020

Malicious actors are taking advantage of the opportunity to target exposed API endpoints and craft malware-infested images to facilitate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and mine cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrency Crime for 2019 Cost $4.4 Billion

December 2, 2019

Cryptocurrency theft and scams stands at $4.4 billion, the lowest it has been in two years, according to the Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report.

50% of Companies Face Cyber-Attacks Motivated by Ransom

January 16, 2018

The percentage of companies reporting financially motivated cyber-attacks has doubled over the past two years, with 50% of surveyed companies experiencing a cyber-attack motivated by ransom in the past year.

More Than Half of American Consumers to Abandon Cash by 2020

September 15, 2017

Americans are getting ready for a cash-free existence, says a new report.

Another Growing Issue for CSOs and CISOs

Kevin Coleman

September 30, 2016

A heads-up to CSOs and CISOs. The ability for you to keep up with the continued evolution and introduction of new technologies has been a challenge for years, and it won't end soon.

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