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Google's Authenticator Update Raises Security Concerns

Google's Authenticator Update Raises Security Concerns

Google has released an update to its Authenticator app that allows users to store a one-time code in cloud storage. While this may help users who lose their authenticator app, it also makes them more vulnerable to hackers, who can gain access to the user's Google password and subsequently obtain full access to their authenticator-linked apps. Cybersecurity experts have also warned of complications that come with Google's cloud storage-based solution to two-factor authentication (2FA), raising concerns about security.

Swindlers are Using OTP Bots to Wipe Clean Crypto Accounts

Swindlers are Using OTP Bots to Wipe Clean Crypto Accounts

Be cautious of fraudsters are becoming sophisticated by the day, with their latest tool being one-time password (OTP) bots used to wipe out cryptocurrency accounts.

Authentication of Medicinal Products Made Possible by Blockchain Technology

Authentication of Medicinal Products Made Possible by Blockchain Technology

Kadena, a blockchain network, has partnered with Rymedi, a healthcare data platform provider, to validate the quality of medicinal products via blockchain.

Financial Conduct Authority, on the 2 Key Initiatives to the Era of Open Finance

Financial Conduct Authority, on the 2 Key Initiatives to the Era of Open Finance

Following the Part 1 interview of the Financial Conduct Authority, Maha El Dimachki, Head of Payments of the FCA reveals some of her key initiatives in the FCA, including the significance of the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) among the EU countries and the rationale of the Stronger Customer Authentication. As Co-Chair of Spectrum, the BAME Network Group at the FCA, El Dimachki also provided some advice for women in FinTech!

Unstoppable Domains and Chainlink Introduce Twitter Verification for Crypto Payments

Unstoppable Domains and Chainlink Introduce Twitter Verification for Crypto Payments

Unstoppable Domains and Chainlink, the secure oracle network, have launched a Twitter authentication service for .crypto addresses.

Bank of Korea Acquires Samsung-Backed BankSign Blockchain Platform, Seeking to Deploy the Platform at Local Banks

Bank of Korea Acquires Samsung-Backed BankSign Blockchain Platform, Seeking to Deploy the Platform at Local Banks

Bank of Korea makes a huge step in acquiring Samsung-backed BankSign authentication certificate service. The central bank seeks to deploy the blockchain platform in local banks.

Digital Currencies and Tokenization Might be a Dominant Factor in the Future, says DBS CEO

Digital Currencies and Tokenization Might be a Dominant Factor in the Future, says DBS CEO

Piyush Gupta, the CEO of Singaporean multinational banking corporation DBS, believes that the digital currencies and tokenization of assets is now a reality, which might be a dominant factor in the future.

Two Canadian Nationals Face Two Years in US Prison for Alleged Bitcoin Fraud

Two Canadian Nationals Face Two Years in US Prison for Alleged Bitcoin Fraud

The US Department of Justice has sentenced two Canadian nationals to two years in the US federal prison for using a fake Twitter account to steal Bitcoins from an innocent US victim.

How This Startup’s Blockchain Technology Applications in Estonia Verifies Online Identities

How This Startup’s Blockchain Technology Applications in Estonia Verifies Online Identities

There are so many problems in the world. I’m sure you can name them. But here is another one: online identity fraud, which is rampant these days. It’s common, threatening everyone doing business online, especially businesses involving their activities in banking/financial services, online payment services, real estate, insurance, travel, and online market industries. Now, let's take a look at how this Estonian startup utilizes blockchain technology to help protect businesses and their clients from online identity fraud.

The Thrill Behind Non-Fungible Tokens

The Thrill Behind Non-Fungible Tokens

A non-fungible token (NFT) is a digital asset whose ownership is blockchain-based, and its value is pegged on its uniqueness. Some of the most common use-cases of NFTs include event tickets, game items, digital collectibles, software licensing, digital certificates, in-game props, authentication certificates, and domain names.

Swiss Regulator Issues Banking Licenses to Two Blockchain Firms

Swiss Regulator Issues Banking Licenses to Two Blockchain Firms

The Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) in Switzerland has issued banking and securities dealers’ licenses to two new blockchain companies.

Two US Nationals Charged With SIM-Swap Cryptocurrency Theft

Two US Nationals Charged With SIM-Swap Cryptocurrency Theft

Federal prosecutors have charged two US citizens with a SIM swap and phishing scam that led to a theft of over $16,000 worth of cryptocurrency.

Ethereum Calls On Hackers to Attack Ethereum 2.0 in Exchange for Bug Bounty

Ethereum Calls On Hackers to Attack Ethereum 2.0 in Exchange for Bug Bounty

With Ethereum's plans to launch its 2.0 protocol network, the open-source platform has also decided to tweak its blockchain project to perfection by calling all hackers and challenging them to break into two Ethereum 2.0 attack networks.

Bitcoin Needs to Overcome One Key Factor Before Its Price Run to $20K

Bitcoin Needs to Overcome One Key Factor Before Its Price Run to $20K

Market experts are saying that if Bitcoin clears one key resistance level, it may reach $20K with less obstacles along the way.

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