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Bitcoin Explanation - Schneier on Security

Brian M. o December 9, 2013 12:59 PM

And here I thought you'd mention the NSA playing WOW for "intelligence" ! Apparently they may not have actually infiltrated the servers, but were only able to play the game... Hmmm... I wonder how the contact protocol for that was worked out: "Stand outside of Ghost Spawn Investments in the evening. Cast a spell of opaque amber light upon a fairy, and...

Date: 2018-01-22 18:00:56

"Crypto" Is Being Redefined as Cryptocurrencies - Schneier ...

I agree with Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, " Cryptocurrencies aren't 'crypto' ":

Lately on the internet, people in the world of Bitcoin and other digital currencies are starting to use the word "crypto" as a catch-all term for the lightly regulated and burgeoning world of digital currencies in general, or for the word "cryptocurrency" -- which probably shouldn't...

Date: 2017-12-14 09:04:07

WannaCry Ransomware - Schneier on Security

Criminals go where the money is, and cybercriminals are no exception.

And right now, the money is in ransomware.

It's a simple scam. Encrypt the victim's hard drive, then extract a fee to decrypt it. The scammers can't charge too much, because they want the victim to pay rather than give up on the data. But they can charge individuals a few hundred dollars, and they can charge institutions like...

Date: 2017-10-26 12:13:03

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