Cryptocurrency 101

Many consider cryptocurrency to be the future of money since it eliminates disclosing personal financial information when purchasing goods and services online. So, what do you need to know? Security Analysts Jessica Ortega and Ramuel Gall highlight information you need to know about cryptocurrency and cryptojacking.

An Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Cryptojacking
Episode 24: Cryptocurrency 101
An Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Cryptojacking
July 17, 2018

Cryptomining is on the rise, both legitimately, and maliciously. Many are even saying cryptocurrency is the future of money - and malicious mining is already replacing phishing and SEO Spam. But, what exactly are cryptocurrency, and cryptojacking - or malicious mining? Security Analysts Jessica Ortega and Ramuel Gall highlight information you need to know about cryptocurrency and cryptojacking as you listen in this week.

Our hosts will also give you an update on the Ticketmaster data breach announced in June. Further investigation into the breach revealed a greater card-skimming campaign than originally thought. The operation stole data entered in payment forms on more than 800 ecommerce sites. Additionally, retail giant Macy’s informed their online customers of a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information, including credit card information.

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