New Device Steals Encrypted Bitcoin Keys in Mid-Air
If you use the latest encryption technology for your online banking, Bitcoin wallet, or protecting your military secrets, get ready for a little bout with depression. Your encrypted keys might not be as safe as you thought, as a new hack has been created that can steal keys without even needing an online connection. Just radio waves from your laptop can leave you vulnerable to the latest in hacking technology. It seems that as hot as Bitcoin has been in attracting venture capital and corporate partnerships recently, the hacking community has been trying to stay ahead of advances in....
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