Bitcoin’s energy consumption ‘equals that of Switzerland’
Bitcoin uses as much energy as Switzerland, a new online tool from the University of Cambridge shows. The tool makes it easier to see how the crypto-currency network’s energy usage…
Swiss Federal Assembly Approves Instructions on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Switzerland’s Federal Assembly has approved proposals to instruct lawmakers on cryptocurrency regulation. The legislative body of the Swiss government, the Federal Assembly, has approved a motion to instruct the Federal…
Grand Jury Indicts 12 Russian Intelligence Officers for Hacking Offenses Related to the 2016 Election
The Department of Justice today announced that a grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment presented by the Special Counsel’s Office. The indictment charges twelve Russian nationals…
Russian Gov’t Blocks 20 Mln IP Addresses To Ban Telegram, App Still Operational
The Russian government has blocked about 20 mln IP addresses to ban Telegram: dozens of unrelated services have suffered network failures, and Telegram still works. After announcing the ban on…
Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines after power spike.
According to state TV reports, authorities in Iran have seized roughly 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines from two former factories. The action was taken following a spike in electricity consumption. Power…
Ajit Pai’s plan to lower internet broadband standards is “crazy,” FCC Democrat says
“This is crazy. Lowering standards doesn’t solve our broadband problems.” The Federal Communications Commission chairman’s proposal to lower the country’s broadband standard is “crazy” and does nothing to solve the…
Dangerous Malware Discovered that Can Take Down Electric Power Grids
Last December, a cyber attack on the Ukrainian Electric power grid caused a power outage in the northern part of Kyiv — the country’s capital — and surrounding areas, causing…
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The 2016 attack on Ukraine’s power grid that deprived part of its capital, Kyiv, of power for an hour was caused by a cyberattack. ESET researchers have since analyzed samples…
The U.S. Government Needs to Hire More Geeks
Randy Watson is choking back tears. He is a proud and grizzled Vietnam veteran, standing in front of an audience of hundreds. With the help of his daughter, Randy has…
Super ‘Stuxnet’ Malware development is in progress to destroy Iran’s nuclear program
Saudi Arabia and Israel’s Mossad intelligence division are reportedly collaborating to develop a computer worm more destructive than the Stuxnet malware to spy on and destroy the software structure of…