# Technology News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology?page=54 Page 54 of 93. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Ransomware hackers demand $4M in Bitcoin from Argentina](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5733) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-09T03:39:19.000Z Updated: 2020-09-09T03:39:19.000Z A ransomware attack crippled Argentina's immigration agency for hours. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5733.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5733.json) ## [Cryptocurrency scammers hack into Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter account](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5727) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-04T06:20:22.000Z Updated: 2020-09-04T06:20:22.000Z Hackers hijacked PM Modi's Twitter account and used it to ask for BTC and ETH. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5727.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5727.json) ## [New malware can steal cryptocurrency wallet IDs and credit card info](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5722) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-02T08:11:40.000Z Updated: 2020-09-02T08:11:40.000Z Anubis is a new malware that could steal sensitive data such as crypto wallets. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5722.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5722.json) ## [Venezuela ranks third in cryptocurrency usage worldwide](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5720) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-01T14:28:26.000Z Updated: 2020-09-01T14:28:26.000Z Venezuelans use cryptocurrency to preserve their wealth amidst hyperinflation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5720.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5720.json) ## [Bank of Korea seeks a partner for the second phase of its CBDC project](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5718) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-01T05:32:06.000Z Updated: 2020-09-01T11:48:58.000Z Bank of Korea wants to enter into a consulting partnership with a private firm for its cryptocurrency project. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5718.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5718.json) ## [More than 1000 users affected in a cryptocurrency tax reporting service hack](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5712) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-27T05:49:56.000Z Updated: 2020-08-27T05:49:56.000Z A hacker is selling customer data obtained by hacking an online crypto tax service. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5712.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5712.json) ## [IMF’s cryptocurrency explainer video goes viral](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5709) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-26T06:11:21.000Z Updated: 2020-08-26T11:12:21.000Z IMF recently released a two-minute video explaining cryptocurrency. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5709.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5709.json) ## [Japan’s Finance Minister suggests employing blockchain technology for Covid-19 contact tracing](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5708) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-25T08:21:14.000Z Updated: 2020-08-25T08:21:14.000Z Japan's Finance Ministry is urging for the use of blockchain in the country's efforts against the spread of the coronavirus. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5708.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5708.json) ## [Cryptojacking malware that installs XMR cryptocurrency mining app discored](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5702) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-21T07:11:12.000Z Updated: 2020-08-21T07:11:12.000Z FritzFrog is a cryptojacking malware that installs XMRig, a cryptocurrency mining app that mines Monero (XRM). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5702.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5702.json) ## [Jeju Island tourists are now required to use a blockchain-based contact tracing app](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5700) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-20T11:21:56.000Z Updated: 2020-08-20T11:21:56.000Z South Korea's Jeju Island is harnessing blockchain technology in its fight against the coronavirus. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5700.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5700.json) ## [China tests digital yuan CBDC in Beijing, Hong Kong, and other major cities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5694) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-19T03:27:20.000Z Updated: 2020-08-19T03:27:20.000Z China is pushing ahead with its central bank digital currency program, which is currently being testing in major cities. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5694.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5694.json) ## [Asian blockchain adoption surges as companies digitize their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5691) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-18T05:05:33.000Z Updated: 2020-08-18T05:05:33.000Z The global blockchain industry is projected to grow to $15.88 billion by 2023. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5691.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5691.json) ## [Hong Kong police arrests 3 persons for stealing HK$226,000 from Bitcoin ATMs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5688) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-17T07:23:16.000Z Updated: 2020-08-17T07:23:16.000Z Three men were able to withdraw cash from crypto ATMs by exploiting 'loopholes.' [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5688.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5688.json) ## [Bitcoin scams on social media can be solved with facial recognition technology](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5677) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-11T07:18:00.000Z Updated: 2020-08-11T07:18:00.000Z Facial recognition is one possible solution against Bitcoin scams spreading on social media. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5677.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5677.json) ## [CoinDesk warns that cryptocurrency scammers are using its name to send phishing emails](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5667) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-04T08:36:05.000Z Updated: 2020-08-04T08:36:05.000Z CoinDesk warns users to be wary of emails with suspicious-looking links. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5667.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5667.json) ## [Dubai launches nationwide blockchain-based KYC data platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5664) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-31T10:00:30.000Z Updated: 2020-07-31T10:00:30.000Z Dubai launched a blockchain-based national data system that will be used by financial institutions for their KYC. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5664.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5664.json) ## [Israel's stock exchange to launch blockchain-based securities trading platform by November 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5660) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-29T10:31:26.000Z Updated: 2020-07-30T00:37:08.000Z The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) will soon launch a blockchain-based platform touted as a one-stop-shop for all securities lending activities. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5660.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5660.json) ## [New Monero-mining cryptojacking botnet discovered](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5651) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-23T12:57:13.000Z Updated: 2020-07-25T11:35:11.000Z A new botnet that secretly mines Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency has been infecting systems since March this year. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5651.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5651.json) ## [Tampered cryptocurrency trading apps are installing malware into devices using macOS](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5645) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-22T03:12:27.000Z Updated: 2020-07-22T03:12:27.000Z Cybercriminals have created fake cryptocurrency trading apps that are bundled with malware. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5645.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5645.json) ## [Lambda256 joins South Korea project to develop technology that could track illegal dark web transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5639) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-20T06:42:39.000Z Updated: 2020-07-20T07:53:43.000Z South Korea is launching a project to help the nation combat the use of cryptocurrency in cybercrimes. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5639.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5639.json) ## [DoD and US Army plans to acquire cloud, web-based app for tracking cryptocurrency transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5638) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-17T05:54:10.000Z Updated: 2020-07-17T05:54:10.000Z The Department of Defence and the U.S. Army want to augment investigative capabilities by acquiring an app that can track cryptocurrency transactions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5638.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5638.json) ## [Samsung Blockchain Keystore adds support for Stellar](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5636) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-16T12:47:38.000Z Updated: 2020-07-16T12:47:38.000Z Samsung users can now store the private keys for their Stellar crypto wallets on their Galaxy phones. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5636.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5636.json) ## [Cryptocurrency scammer hacks Apple, Bill Gates, Joe Biden, Elon Musk’s Twitter accounts](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5634) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-16T07:30:16.000Z Updated: 2020-07-16T07:30:16.000Z A hacker used the Twitter accounts of high-profile personalities to post a cryptocurrency scam. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5634.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5634.json) ## [Chinese court uses a blockchain-based system to record hearings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5633) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-16T04:48:18.000Z Updated: 2020-07-16T04:48:18.000Z Known for its smart court system, blockchain is now being used in one of China's regular courts as well. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5633.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5633.json) ## [How blockchain can help combat corruption in governments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5630) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-15T05:12:26.000Z Updated: 2020-07-15T05:12:26.000Z The World Economic Forum published a report discussing how blockchain technology can help tackle government corruption. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5630.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5630.json) ## [Singapore’s blockchain-based payments system successfully completes its fifth and final phase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5628) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-14T13:08:52.000Z Updated: 2020-07-14T13:08:52.000Z Project Ubin nears commercial launch after successfully proving its capabilities. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5628.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5628.json) ## [Sophisticated DDoS attack delays AVAX token sale](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5619) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-10T00:58:59.000Z Updated: 2020-07-13T02:30:24.000Z The AVAX token sale, which was aborted due to a DDoS attack, is postponed to July 15. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5619.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5619.json) ## [Hackers could exploit a known Bitcoin Lightning Network vulnerability to loot BTC says study](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5616) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-08T05:41:27.000Z Updated: 2020-07-08T05:41:27.000Z The Bitcoin Lightning Network is vulnerable to looting according to researchers. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5616.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5616.json) ## [Kirobo lets users retrieve cryptocurrency sent to a wrong crypto wallet](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5614) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-07T08:44:03.000Z Updated: 2020-07-07T08:44:03.000Z Erroneously send cryptocurrency can now be retrieved via Kirobo's Retrievable Transfer feature. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5614.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5614.json) ## [Japan explores universally accessible and resilient central bank digital currency system](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5611) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-06T08:17:32.000Z Updated: 2020-07-06T08:17:32.000Z Japan is studying technical issues that would face a central bank digital currency (CBDC). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5611.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5611.json) ## [Moscow’s blockchain-based polling system has a bug that can expose how people voted, claims research](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5608) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-03T07:38:00.000Z Updated: 2020-07-04T10:38:54.000Z Journalists revealed that there is a vulnerability in Moscow's new blockchain-based polling system. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5608.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5608.json) ## [$450K worth of cryptocurrency stolen by ‘sophisticated’ hacker from DeFi Balancer Pool](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5601) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-01T16:08:34.000Z Updated: 2020-07-01T16:08:34.000Z Hackers exploited a weakness in a DeFi protocol. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5601.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5601.json) ## [The reasons why Bitcoin developers choose to use pseudonyms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5600) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-07-01T05:37:42.000Z Updated: 2020-07-02T09:44:12.000Z A sizable portion of Bitcoin developers opted to use pseudonyms for various reasons. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5600.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5600.json) ## [University pays hackers more than a million dollars worth in Bitcoin in ransomware attack](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5599) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-06-30T15:34:52.000Z Updated: 2020-06-30T15:34:52.000Z Ransomware attack breaches the system of a university in California. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5599.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5599.json) ## [Vanguard brings blockchain into foreign exchange as it readies platform for Q3 2020 deployment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5598) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-06-30T11:11:35.000Z Updated: 2020-06-30T11:11:35.000Z Vanguard harnesses blockchain technology to streamline its foreign exchange operations. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5598.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5598.json) ## [Australia cyberattack exploited vulnerability usually used in cryptojacking malware attacks](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5595) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-06-29T08:42:59.000Z Updated: 2020-06-29T08:42:59.000Z The Australian Cyber Security Centre revealed that hackers exploited known vulnerabilities in the Telerik user interface. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5595.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5595.json) ## [Australian company uses blockchain technology to trace limited-edition shoes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5594) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-06-29T04:45:12.000Z Updated: 2020-06-29T04:45:12.000Z Aside from cryptocurrency, blockchain technology is also used to help combat counterfeit products. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5594.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5594.json) ## [Ethereum fees surging to their 2-year high could negatively affect the network](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5588) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-06-25T12:49:08.000Z Updated: 2020-06-25T23:44:49.000Z Transaction fees in the Ethereum network surged to a two-year high in May. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5588.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5588.json) ## [After cryptocurrency, blockchain is about to make a big splash in the gaming industry](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5584) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-06-23T21:42:49.000Z Updated: 2020-06-23T21:42:49.000Z Industry experts believe that blockchain could be the next big thing in gaming. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5584.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5584.json) ## [Austria is developing three blockchain-based COVID-19 apps](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5583) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-06-23T11:28:21.000Z Updated: 2020-06-23T11:40:16.000Z Austria is harnessing blockchain technology to help it fight against the coronavirus pandemic. 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