Cryptocurrency

Do you know a whale from a bear? A cold wallet from a decentralized wallet? If not, this article is for you.

With a topic like crypto and Bitcoin, it can be difficult to know where to start. Understandably, crypto newcomers have a mountain of questions. What is Bitcoin? Why should you care about crypto? What makes Bitcoin so unique? How does it work? And how can you invest? The purpose of this article is to answer …

Financial experts Chris Burniske and Jack Tatar offer a good start to those seeking in-depth information on the investment potential of bitcoin, blockchain and cryptoassets. Their readable, amply detailed manual begins with a basic introduction to bitcoin and continues into how digital technologies are disrupting various industries. At times, the authors can come across as …

Cybercriminals have always been financially motivated and cryptocurrency mining is the latest trend in generating revenue by abusing the same age-old malware attack vectors previously associated with ransomware dissemination. The recent Bitcoin craze, with the currency peaking at $19,000 per unit, has focused cybercriminals on crypto mining, instead of traditional ransomware. In fact, crypto currency-enabled …

Bitcoin Core Wallet information is stored in a file called wallet.dat that holds the digital ownership of your BTC. wallet.dat is not encrypted by default, as soon as someone gains access to your computer, they will be able to spend your coins instantly.