Downvoted: Security Researchers Slam Voatz Over Stance on White-Hat Hackers

Technological innovation has accomplished many feats, most of which are overall positive for our society, while some of them are a bit dubious in nature. Things consumers don’t understand properly are automatically classified as “potential threats”. Whether we’re talking about Bitcoin, or a marketplace for professional hackers, there are clear advantages....

All of this comes on the heels of the self-professed white hat hackers stating how “the funds are secure”. There seems to be some confusion regarding the white hat hackers who allegedly obtained the 7 million ETC from The DAO assailant. Whereas most people were under the impression this funds would be returned to DAO token holders, the reality is very different. Several of the transactions were sent to Kraken and Poloniex addresses. There is no official statement as to why this decision was made, or what it even means. Keeping 7 million Ethereum Classic coins is not an easy task. Even if....

When it comes to computer security, both individual users and companies still have a lot to learn. Computer security is an ever-evolving creature, and everyday consumers have become reliant on it for most of their daily tasks. But there are a few things every individual user should be aware of, according to computer security experts. The world of computer security is filled with various types of misinformation and half-truths. One of the most common mistakes everyday consumers make is thinking that all hackers are per definition criminals. It is important to distinguish between white-hat....

Autograph has been taking sports NFTs by storm. Co-founded by future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, Autograph has landed deals with legendary athletes across a variety of sports. This week, the platform is hitting the hardwood to team up with SLAM. Known for it’s classic vintage magazine covers dating back to 1994, SLAM has […]

Experts explain why blockchain-based systems are still more efficient then paper ballots or online voting systems The 2020 United States presidential election was met with an increase in mail-in ballots due to COVID-19 concerns. Yet while many Americans stayed away from polling stations this year, postal delays, rejected ballots, and other challenges emerged.Unsurprisingly, better ways for casting votes during major elections quickly became a hot topic of discussion. This has also led some in the crypto community advocating with renewed vigor for a blockchain-based voting system to be used....