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Monero security flaw could’ve seen XMR stolen from cryptocurrency exchanges

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by on July 4, 2019 at 3:18 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Privacy-focused altcoin Monero has suddenly disclosed nine security vulnerabilities — including one that could have allowed hackers to steal XMR from cryptocurrency exchanges. Until March, rogue Monero miners were hypothetically able to create “specifically-crafted” blocks to force Monero wallets into accepting fake deposits for an XMR amount chosen by the attacker. “It is our belief that this can be exploited to steal money from exchanges,” said security researchers in their initial HackerOne report. They were eventually rewarded with 45 XMR ($4,100) for their efforts. Three DoS attack vectors were also disclosed, with one labeled “critical” severity. Another related specifically to CryptoNote, an application layer used by Monero…

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How to make your images straighter and more symmetrical with Photoshop

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by on July 4, 2019 at 2:37 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Basics, Hard Fork


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Symmetry is crucial to my photography. Little imperfections in form drive me nuts, which is why I spend unreasonable amounts of time trying to find the best angle to take a shot. Indeed, my stubborn pedantry has sent thousands of (otherwise decent) images to the bin – all because of minor kinks. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Thanks to editing tools like Lightroom and Photoshop, I can easily get rid of such…

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This Bitcoin money-laundering cartel was operating from inside a Florida prison

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by on July 4, 2019 at 12:46 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Authorities in Florida have busted an elaborate operation which saw prison inmates use Bitcoin to launder thousands of dollars via their commissary accounts. An investigation by Pasco County Sherriff’s Deputies revealed how inmates at the county jail were having money deposited into their commissary accounts using stolen credit cards.  “These identities that were compromised by an unknown mean [sic], were purchased via the dark web through Bitcoin,” said Detective Anthony Cardillo.  “The inmates were then asking for their commissary accounts to be released to the outside […] and the funds were being released to an unknown individual,” he added.  Authorities arrested Kamu…

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Rumor: Apple to phase out the loathed butterfly MacBook keyboard this year

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by on July 4, 2019 at 12:26 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


For a company that defines itself by design, the ill-fated “butterfly keyboard” has been nothing shy of disastrous. Since Apple introduced it in 2016 through the refreshed MacBook Pro, irate users have complained of near non-existent key travel, noise, and faulty key switches which can only be repaired through major surgery. Fortunately, it seems like Apple’s about to about-face, according to a report from legendary (and reliable) Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The report, which was obtained by MacRumors, says Apple will gradually return to a traditional scissor switch-based keyboard mechanism this year, starting with the refreshed MacBook Air. Highlighting the…

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