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An introduction to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining pools

Jan16
by on January 16, 2019 at 11:02 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork, Hard Fork Basics


Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. When Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper, the concept of mining was pretty simple. Due to the relatively low level of complexity of Bitcoin‘s proof-of-work algorithm, at the time, mining could be done using a laptop. However, as Bitcoin became more popular, it required greater levels of computing power to successfully mine the cryptocurrency. Hobbyist small-time miners are put at a distinct disadvantage as they have to compete with large corporations with far more processing…

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Nike’s new smart shoe is a step in the right direction for wearable tech

Jan16
by on January 16, 2019 at 10:30 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


I’m generally wary of wearable tech, because a lot of ‘innovation’ in the space is geared towards jamming unnecessary circuitry and functionality into articles of clothing that work just fine without them. Case in point: notifications on smartwatches (come fight me, but only after you read this). Why do my shoes need to be a platform https://t.co/F7BnUV3oBW — Mike Murphy (@mcwm) January 15, 2019 But maybe there’s some sense in adding tech to apparel yet. With its new Adapt BB, Nike’s created a basketball shoe that can tighten or loosen itself to fit your foot just right – no laces necessary.…

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BBC News website spoofed by Bitcoin scammers

Jan16
by on January 16, 2019 at 10:15 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Scammers have found a new way to use seemingly legitimate BBC News websites to mine Bitcoin. The scam, identified by researchers, was first discovered in the first week of January. Scammers created what appeared to be a legitimate email containing a “Display Message” button, which rerouted users to an affiliate website tasked with generating Bitcoin based on page views. According to My Online Security, the “Display Message” was not visible for Outlook clients, while Mac users found themselves sent to fake login pages as opposed to the fake BBC News sites. It’s not uncommon for malicious actors to resort to spoofing in…

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5 of the worst security missteps by major tech companies in 2018

Jan16
by on January 16, 2019 at 9:47 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Contributors


2018 marked the year that governments, businesses, and other organizations around the world started implementing GDPR — not just in Europe but worldwide. However, even as businesses have clamored for enhanced data protection, there have been major missteps along the way, many of which resulted in catastrophic compromise of important user data. Why does data hold such importance? Firstly, I need to discuss why data has become the currency of today’s businesses. This not only includes customer or user data, but also data on processes, finances, transactions, and just about anything relating to how a business operates. With the rise…

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India’s space agency is aiming to create world’s first rocket with two reusable stages

Jan16
by on January 16, 2019 at 9:01 am
Posted In: Around the Web, India, Insider, Space


Elon Musk’s SpaceX has gained accolades for its multiple successful launches of reusable rockets. Now, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), wants to take this idea a step further and create the first rocket that has two reusable stages. According to a report from Times of India, ISRO is going to conduct advanced tests of this technology in June and July.  For the recovery of the first stage, ISRO is going to follow SpaceX‘s method and land it on a pad situated in the sea. To recover the second stage, the Indian space agency will test an advanced version of it Reusable Launch Vehicle…

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