A known-plaintext attack exploits known pairs of plaintext and corresponding ciphertext to deduce encryption keys or methods. How to protect against a known-plaintext attack? To safeguard against known-plaintext attacks, adopt strong encryption algorithms, manage encryption keys securely, use unique keys per session, and add randomness to encryption processes to enhance protection against attacks. Choose encryption...Continue Reading

Bitget seized more than $200,00 of my cash. Now its executives won’t tell me what they’re doing with it, or if they intend to return it. The blockchain industry has been revolutionary, to say the least. In the last three years, the crypto market has affected and changed lives positively — mine included. And this...Continue Reading

Bitcoin financial services firm Ledn’s ties with the Cayman Islands open a doorway for crypto users to use their funds to obtain real estate “golden visas.“ The Cayman Islands has long been an idyllic beach getaway for tourists, but the archipelago could soon welcome Bitcoin (BTC) holders as new residents through BTC-backed loans used to...Continue Reading

Weisberger believes the structure of the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to change but that politicians are reluctant to do so because of their power within the current state of affairs. On Episode 27 of Hashing It Out, CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw (also known as GhCryptoGuy) to discuss the current...Continue Reading

The vulnerability was not exploited after its discovery on Aug. 22. Ethereum automated market maker and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Balancer warned that $2.8 million, or 0.42% of its total value locked (TVL), remains at risk following the discovery of a vulnerability on Aug. 22. According to the Aug. 24 announcement, users are asked to...Continue Reading

There’s a very good reason to be nice to ChatGPT, Wired fires up fake AI child porn debate, AI job losses hope, how companies use AI today. Twitter polls and Reddit forums suggest that around 70% of people find it difficult to be rude to ChatGPT, while around 16% are fine treating the chatbot like...Continue Reading

Despite the U.S. DOJ investigating Binance for violation of U.S. sanctions with its services in Russia, the firm has continued to promote its platform in the country. Binance’s peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchange in Russia has continued facilitating transactions through sanctioned banks like Rosbank after denying relationships with “any banks.” On Aug. 23, multiple local news...Continue Reading

As anti-French sentiment rides high in West Africa, Bitique opens its doors, the “Bitcoin Mastermind” conference beckons and more nodes come online to verify the Bitcoin blockchain. Bitcoin (BTC) adoption in West Africa is dominated by Nigeria, the crypto powerhouse and the region’s economic engine. But against a backdrop of anti-French sentiment, Bitcoin educational efforts...Continue Reading

Uncover the synergy between ChatGPT and web development with five intriguing prompts that spark creativity and problem-solving. In the fast-paced world of web development, innovation often arises from exploring new tools that push boundaries and revolutionize workflows. Enter ChatGPT, the AI-powered language model that’s rapidly becoming a dynamic addition to developers’ arsenals.  But what happens...Continue Reading

In an official statement, cryptocurrency exchange Binance unveiled its plans to implement updates to the zero-fee Bitcoin trading starting from September 7. Binance cryptocurrency exchange announced its intention to modify its zero-fee Bitcoin trading program on Aug. 24. This action has the potential to initiate a significant market downturn, reminiscent of the 90% trading volume...Continue Reading