New York probes 13 cryptocurrency exchanges with pertinent questions
The New York Attorney General has asked a number of virtual currency exchanges to answer simple questions such as: Who owns you? And where do you keep customers' funds?
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Monex to revamp Coincheck cryptocurrency exchange in mere months
Monex hopes that Coincheck's security issues can be dealt with in a matter of weeks.
Coinbase buys Earn.com, names first CTO
Earn.com co-founder Balaji Srinivasan will join Coinbase as its first ever chief technology officer.
Santander Brazil launches blockchain-based international wire transfer service
The offering reduces wire processing time from two days to two hours.
Coinsecure, not so secure: Millions in cryptocurrency stolen, CSO blamed
It is not every day a key executive is accused of potentially being involved in the theft of investor funds.
Yahoo confirms purchase of stake in cryptocurrency exchange
Yahoo's 40 percent stake is estimated to be worth two to three billion yen.
Can blockchain-powered donations restore your trust in charities? Helperbit thinks so
Blockchain startup Helperbit aims to change the way you give money to charities coping with natural disasters.
Survey: How much do you know about blockchain?
ZDNet's sister site, Tech Pro Research, wants to find out how much professionals know about blockchain and what (if anything) their companies are doing with it. Take this short survey and tell us.
HyperBlock acquires CryptoGlobal, creates cryptocurrency mining mammoth
The deal will result in one behemoth company which will control over 20,000 cryptocurrency mining servers.
Coincheck cryptocurrency exchange confirms Monex takeover
The deal may end up being the lifeline Coincheck needs to survive after a debilitating cyberattack.
Korean cryptocurrency exchange boss arrested for fraud
South Korean prosecutors have arrested the boss of cryptocurrency exchange Coinnest for embezzlement and fraud.
Monex confirms interest in acquiring hacked cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck
Regulators would likely be very interested in a potential buyout due to a hack leading to over $500 million in lost funds.
Chat giant Line forms blockchain subsidiary
Line hopes that blockchain subsidiary Unblock will take a leading role in the market and has vowed to actively invest in the area going forward.
Big data, IoT, blockchain, Xamarin all on the Microsoft Build 2018 agenda
Build 2018, Microsoft's upcoming developer conference, will feature sessions on Progressive Web Apps, its Fluent design system, IoT, blockchain and more, the first session listings confirm.
Coinbase announces support for ERC20 Ethereum tokens
Support for the technical standard will be added in the "coming months."
Smart home suites match up devices for security and convenience
Are you looking for ways to make your home smarter and safer? Then check out these hand-picked smart home product suites. They're expansive, easy to use, and overall good options if you don't know where to start.
Adjust these Facebook privacy settings to protect your personal data
Facebook has rolled out new settings to appease users after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's what you need to know.
Social media cannot be trusted without these features
Many of us no longer trust Facebook. We're wary of sharing data -- in case it is used by third parties without our knowledge. So, what features will the social media platform of the future need to regain our confidence?
Facebook alternatives: Social apps you need to try
If you are concerned about Facebook playing fast and loose with your personal data, here are a few other social networks you can try.
The best VPN services: Our 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.
We rank the technologies most likely to change the world by 2028
From today's rock stars of innovation to tomorrow's hidden gems, these 18 technologies have the greatest potential to transform the world over the next decade.
How Blockchain technologies are transforming our societies
We take a look at the surprising uses of distributed ledger technology in 2018.
Top tips for investing in cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, Ether, ICOs -- interest in cryptocurrency has exploded, but where should you begin?
The dumbest passwords people still use
Everybody knows that 12345 is a bad password. But what they're using instead isn't much stronger
How to reduce the amount of information you send to Facebook
If you suspect that Facebook knows far too much about you, configure these security and privacy settings to send Facebook only the information you want to send.
These were 2017's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches
Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.
Biggest tech fails of 2017
From the tech giants that let fake news run amok, to the ridesharing company that had an Uber-bad run, these were the year's most notable disappointments.
The scariest tech of 2017, period, end of sentence
Here are the products, apps, and trends that chilled our staff to the bone this year... no icicles necessary
Inside the pop-up store that reveals the truth about web privacy
You have much less privacy online that you might realise.
How to improve your iPhone or iPad battery life with iOS 11
New to iOS 11? Here's how you can conserve your battery power with the latest software update.
Cyber attacks are getting more serious says IBM's Wendi Whitmore
At RSA 2018, IBM's Wendi Whitmore talks to Jason Hiner about how cyber attacks are getting more serious, but defenders are also improving their tools and training.
CEO of O'Reilly Media: Elected officials don't understand the tech industry
Tim O'Reilly discusses Facebook's current state of affairs vis-a-vis Cambridge Analytica and privacy.
Are you ready for GDPR?
Richard Hogg, global GDPR evangelist at IBM, discusses the progress, and lack of, being made by organizations in light of the upcoming GDPR enforcement date; how consumers might exercise their new rights; how AI and machine learning will help organizations comply and respond; and what job opportunities might exist as a result.
Leading cryptographers blast tech industry for falling behind on security
RSA Conference panel takes hard look at current issues.
The components of a decentralized global economy
Marc Blinder, chief product officer at Aikon, explains how using blockchain enables developers to participate in a global techology market without needing banks and/or credit cards
Russian hacker warning means business must secure networks
Consumers are urged to check their devices are secure - but how many devices are just forgotten about?
Breaking into networks: Hackers get botnets to do the hard work
Just 15 seconds is all you need to break into a network and lay the way for an attacker -- if you have a botnet.
Dell goes OS-agnostic in security in the wake of Meltdown and Spectre
ZDNet caught up with Dell's data security chief at the RSA Conference to hear how the PC industry is changing its approach to cybersecurity.
Scraped and leaked: 48 million users' social profiles
A little-known data firm was able to build 48 million personal profiles, combining data from sites and social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Zillow, among others -- without the users' knowledge or consent.
Telegram drags Google, Amazon cloud services into Russia privacy battle
Russia's quest to stop encrypted messaging app Telegram also blocks thousands of Amazon, Google addresses.
IBM's Resilient enterprise platform uses machine learning to respond to cyberattacks
IBM says that combining both human and machine intelligence gives us the best chance of responding to incidents before security breaches occur.
Banking web apps "riddled" with attack vulnerabilities
Researchers at security firm Positive Technologies tested 33 websites and services.
Australian ministers to strengthen cyber alliance with US visit
Angus Taylor, Alastair MacGibbon, and Neil Gaughan are set to meet with US government counterparts and senior officials in Washington, as well as representatives from PayPal, Twitter, Apple, and Google.
Android audit finds gaps in patch protection
Study into missed security updates casts doubt on Google's Android patch level system.
AMD and Microsoft join forces to block Spectre attacks
AMD has released microcode updates for Spectre variant 2 that require Microsoft's latest Windows 10 patch.
diskAshur2 and datAshur Pro, First Take: Secure but pricey mobile drives
Want to protect the data you carry around? Check out iStorage's encrypted SSD and USB thumb drives with PIN pad access.
Reolink Argus security camera, First Take: Weather-proof and battery-powered
This versatile and reasonably-priced IP65-rated camera is suitable for small businesses as well as homes.
Netgear Arlo Pro, First Take: Pricey, but plenty of options
This isn't the cheapest connected camera on the market, but Netgear's Arlo Pro packs a good range of features from a siren to a rechargeable battery.
Blink, First Take: Good-value security camera system for homes and small businesses
This modular wireless security camera system is affordable and easy to configure, but needs some refinement to be really compelling.
BlackBerry's DTEK50
BlackBerry's newest phone is a passable for its price, but its misguided effort to promote its security as something bar-raising will not stand the test of time.
Foscam C1 Lite HD Wireless Camera: Good hardware, poor control
This indoor camera could be great for monitoring the interior of your home. But is it worth the effort?
Netgear Arlo Q, First Take: Good-value HD security camera with audio
To complement its completely wireless, battery-powered Arlo cameras, Netgear has launched an HD networked security camera that adds more features, but needs a power connection.
BlackBerry Priv (hands-on): The privacy Android phone that wasn't
Calling this a "privacy" phone is a stretch, but it has some redeeming features. A keyboard for one, and Android for another.
Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet
This tank-like tablet has a durable design, allowing it to withstand some of the toughest climates.
Silent Circle Blackphone 2
Meet the latest iteration of the secure and privacy-centric Android-based smartphone.
Netatmo Welcome review: An HD security camera with face recognition
Netatmo's Welcome is a clever HD security camera with a key selling point in the form of its face recognition technology. Upcoming motion-sensing tags will deliver extra security functionality.
Inverse Path USB armory: Secure computer on a stick
Seen too many dubious security-in-a-box solutions? USB armory is the real deal for anyone looking to protect and control their personal digital privacy and security. But is this real deal ready for regular users?
Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security, First Take: Wireless, waterproof and extensible
Plenty of connected cameras are suitable for monitoring your home or office, but Netgear's new Arlo is completely wireless and comfortably waterproof, with infrared built in for night and dark areas. It's increasingly extensible too.
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