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Building crypto solutions fit for the future

We’re at a funny point in the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Crypto adoption is at the highest it has ever been (around 420 million owners in March 2023), yet users are more exposed than ever to the risks of...

Private keys, HSMs, and risk management

Private keys are an essential component of cryptocurrency ownership and management. They are the mechanism by which users can prove ownership of their digital assets and execute transactions on the blockchain....

Build vs Buy – what’s the best approach for crypto security?

Security currently rules supreme in the crypto ecosystem. Illicit transaction volumes hit a staggering$20.1 billionin 2022 and although this number is a tiny share of overall market volume at 0.24%, calls to...

What a great time to work in crypto security

Are you a security professional looking for a new challenge? Or a developer whose interest has been piqued by this exciting industry? You may be a management accountant who’s started investing in digital...

Fireblocks Gains Extra CoinCover Protection - CoinCover

We recentlypartneredwith crypto infrastructure providerFireblocksto provide their customers with third-partydisaster recovery. Fireblocks takes a proactive approach to ensure its customers protect...

Why Disaster Recovery for private keys is essential

As the use of digital assets continues to grow in popularity, it's becoming increasingly important for institutions to prioritise the safekeeping of private key materials. These materials are critical for...

Hackers are honing their skills & hedge funds are the target

Finance firms are 300 times more likely to be targeted by a cyberattack and hackers are honing-in on hedge funds¹

Are bridge attacks avoidable?

The attack onNomad Bridgewhere nearly $200 million was stolen is not just another hack, it’s the fourth largest crypto hack in history and it’s a blatant exploitation of the vulnerabilities within these...

Why Blockchain Bridges Are Prime Targets for Hackers

‍Nomad token bridgeis the latest victim that has fallen victim to a hack that stole nearly $200 million. This is yet another large-scale attack on bridge chains in 2022. So far, we have seen the Ronin Network...

North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Staff - CoinCover

Cybersecurity is a pretty weird space – but something it’s really hot on is threat intelligence. And for good reason, because forewarned is forearmed, right? If you know what hacking groups are most active...

5 Must listen to crypto podcasts

Podcasts are becoming more mainstream with a third of Americans listening topodcasts once a month. Whether you listen while you train, on the train or while you drain your brain at work, there is a podcast...

Five ways crypto can get stolen

Cryptocurrency theft is a growing Problem In the last two years, investors havelost $12 billionfrom Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms due to theft and fraud. These losses are accelerating too, having...

Crypto.Com Hacked: $30M Stolen - CoinCover

One of the most prominent wallet providers and trading platforms in the U.S., Crypto.com, has been the latest to fall victim to hackers. Suspicious activity was reported on social media early January 17,...

Common types of crypto theft and how to protect against them

Wherever you hold cryptocurrency there is a risk of it being stolen. Cryptocurrency theft is becoming more common because hackers have found it easier to steal than cash or electronic money in the banking...