Dank der Gerüchte um ein Listing Ripples auf Coinbase konnte ein kurzer Pump den Kurs auf 0,88 Euro heben und dabei über die exponentiellen gleitenden Mittelwerte EMA50 und EMA100 steigen. Leider konnte sich der Ripple-Kurs nicht in diesen Höhen halten und fiel inzwischen unter das bisherige Kurslevel. Zusammenfassung Der Ripple-Kurs ist in dieser Woche gefallen.…MalwareHunterTeam, a group malware researchers, discovered a ransomware dubbed Thanatos that demands ransom in cash (BCH). Ransomware has surfaced the web for quite some time now and is usually linked with cryptocurrencies such as monero and zcash. However, Thanatos is the first that demands payment from victims in BCH. MalwareHunterTeam announced about their discoveries via a .
Monero and zcash have often been labeled as “criminal currencies” for their use in illicit activities. Moreover, reports suggest that use of bitcoin has subsided in the criminal world. Now it is bitcoin Cash that is gaining popularity among criminals.
Thanatos Demands $200 in BCH
Apart from the messy encryption system, Thanatos is the first ransomware to demand payment in BCH. Besides accepting bitcoin cash, the ransomware also demands a ransom in bitcoin and ether. The requires $200 to be paid in bitcoin, ether or bitcoin cash.
It is not the first time bitcoin cash has been linked to illicit activities. The darknet portal Dream market also as a payment option in December 2017. Dream is known as one of the biggest hidden markets for selling drugs. At the time, was the primary payment option but due to the high transaction fees at the time, bitcoin cash was added to process cheaper transactions.
Thanatos: An Untested Malware
As per BleepingComputer’s report, Thanatos is not a fully tested and has several flaws that make it different from other ransomware. Generally, ransomware restricts access for users until the ransom is paid and once the payment is confirmed the decryption program is sent. However, in case of Thanatos, malware researcher Francesco Muroni points that as the decryption keys are not stored anywhere, even developers of Thanatos are unable to decrypt files that are locked by the malware. Hence, he advises user not to pay the ransom.
The BleepingComputer reads “While the encryption part of Thanatos is a mess, the ransomware does introduce something new. That is being the first ransomware to accept bitcoin Cash as a ransom payment.”
With Thanatos, the encrypted files on victims computer will be appended with .THANATOS extension. According to Muroni, the encrypted files can be decrypted via brute force. Hence, the malware researcher suggests victims not to pay ransom if they are affected. Brute forcing to regain access to files is possible with one condition that all files are of a common type.
To trick victims, ransomware developers have provided an email address, thanatos1.1@yandex.com, where victims are supposed to email their “unique victim ID” to receive the decryption pack. According to malware experts, the best way to protect one from the malware is to follow good computing habits that are backing up data regularly, avoid opening files from unknown users and use good security habits.
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In 2017, the total capitalization of crypto assets reached stratospheric level; bitcoin at a price of $ 20,000, creation of new tokens and innovative projects based on the blockchain, DLT and ICO as a unique crowdfunding phenomenon that permeated throughout the world.
It is no mere chance that the 21st century has been recognized as the cryptocurrency era. Many experts believe that the future of the global financial system is behind the cryptocurrencies and the blockchain. The essential task of today is to build and learn how to manage this system for the benefit of us and our future.
The previous year has demonstrated that the industry itself is developing rapidly and therefore the world market is not able to regulate it and respond quickly to its operation. Only a few countries have dared to establish the qualitative legal framework in order not to oppose but to cooperate with a new form of economy.
Kazakhstan has also been involved in the discussion of issues related to regulation of digital currencies and introduction of the blockchain. According to experts, the Republic of Kazakhstan has every chance of becoming one of the most advanced countries in the field of blockchain technology. The country has everything to succeed; financial resources, the state initiative and the desire to create its own crypto oasis.
The capital of Kazakhstan will host for the second time the major blockchain conference of Central Asia on June 14, 2018. This international event will bring together leaders of the blockchain and crypto industries from all over the globe to shape the way in which the digital economy of Kazakhstan may be developed.
What may the guests of Blockchain Conference Astana 2018 expect?
Reports by leading speakers from around the world
Discussion panels covering the most relevant topics
Expo area
Coffee breaks and informal communication
Dinner with the conference speakers and guests
Who will participate?
Representatives of the banking and financial sectors, representatives of the energy, oil & gas, and save-energy spheres, founders of FinTech companies, as well as delegates of government institutions, will be among the participants of BConference Astana. The event organizing company , whose portfolio includes over 30 FinTech events around the globe, carefully approaches the selection of speakers and preparation of the program. Very soon the first speakers of this year’s conference will become known, so follow the event updates.
What will be discussed?
Today, all are concerned about the interaction of the cryptocurrency industry with banks, the use of the blockchain in various fields, and, of course, the introduction of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency regulation at the state level. All this and much more, including how Kazakhstan will be one step ahead and occupy a niche on the world crypto stage, will be discussed at the second annual Blockchain Conference Astana to be held in Astana on June 14, 2018.
The conference topics are as follows:
Blockchain technology for the Republic of Kazakhstan: spheres of application and new ways of the country development
Cryptocurrency and tokens
ICO: What will happen to a multi-billion dollar structure in 2018?
Smart contracts: Will they change the established standards?
Crypto economy: How will it influence the world in the near future?
Regulation and legal framework for the crypto assets in Kazakhstan
Results of Blockchain Conference Astana 2017
In 2017, Kazakhstan demonstrated its interest in the technology and cryptocurrencies. In 2017, the conference featured over 20 speakers, including representatives from Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Russia, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Over 250 participants attended the event to discuss the application of the blockchain in the financial world, in the energy sector, as well as the role of the technology for e-gov and e-voting. The first crypto event in the country was attended by a record number of people. The best real-cases were presented by such leading world companies as Microsoft, IBM, Deloitte, and KPMG.
Blockchain Conference Astana traditionally promises to be the most long-awaited FinTech event in Kazakhstan. Keep up to date with all the news from BConference Astana and follow the news on the event website.
The detailed program of the event will be available on the website of Blockchain Conference Astana in the nearest future. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep abreast of the most relevant news in the industry. Let’s blockchain this world together!
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