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Explainer: Smart contracts, Ethereum, ICO

October 18, 2017 admin bitcoin, BlockChain, cryptocurrencies, ethereum, explainer, Ico, smart contracts, Technology

Credit to Author: Alexey Malanov| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:41:34 +0000

Smart contracts have made Ethereum the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. We explain what Ethereum is and how it fits with the trendy concept of ICOs.

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Explainer: Bitcoin mining

July 20, 2017 admin bitcoin, BlockChain, cryptocurrency, explainer, online finance, technologies, Technology

Credit to Author: Alexey Malanov| Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:57:01 +0000

Who is mining cryptocurrency such as bitcoins — and where have all the graphics cards gone?

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What Is Ransomware? A Guide to the Global Cyberattack’s Scary Method

May 15, 2017 admin cybercrime, cybersecurity, explainer, hacker lexicon, hacks, ransomware, Security, Threat Level

Credit to Author: Kim Zetter| Date: Sun, 14 May 2017 17:00:15 +0000

What Is Ransomware? A Guide to the Global Cyberattack’s Scary Method

Ransomware is malware that locks your keyboard or computer to prevent you from accessing your data until you pay a ransom. The post What Is Ransomware? A Guide to the Global Cyberattack’s Scary Method appeared first on WIRED.