Ethereum smart contracts hijacked: Hackers use ETH to hide malware — is blockchain’s security at risk?Ethereum smart contracts, a backbone of the blockchain ecosystem, are under attack. Hackers are now exploiting ETH to hide malware, using d...
04 Sep, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Understanding Smart Contracts: The backbone of secure transactions in DeFiThis article explores DeFi and Ethereum-based smart contracts introduced by Nick Szabo, streamlining lending platforms, DEXs like Uniswap, ...
10 Jul, 2024, 02.33 PM IST
Crypto gambling platform Stake loses $41 million in hackingStake confirmed the hacking on X (formerly Twitter), saying that unauthorised transactions were made from Stake's Ethereum (ETH)/Binance Sm...
05 Sep, 2023, 10.50 AM IST
Hacks, exploits cause over $100 mn in crypto losses in April: ReportThe total value of cryptocurrency lost due to hacks, scams and exploits in April 2021 was $103.7m, according to blockchain security firm Ce...
05 May, 2023, 08.41 AM IST
Metakey partners Wire Network to launch web3 educational portalMetakey asset holders as well as public will have access to Metakademy’s vast range of Web3 courses covering topics like: blockchain; smart...
02 Nov, 2022, 04.19 PM IST
Ronald Araujo wants Lionel Messi back at Barcelona. Check his commentRonald Araujo has sent a transfer message to Barcelona and said he would sign Messi if he were sporting director at Barcelona.
16 Oct, 2022, 10.28 PM IST
Top NFT marketplace OpenSea admits email data breachOpenSea cautioned users to stay vigilant about their email practices, and be alert for any attempt to impersonate OpenSea via email.
30 Jun, 2022, 06.00 PM IST
What are decentralised applications or dApps and should investors keep them on their radar?Decentralised applications are programmes that allow people to interact with one another without the need for third parties. Financial tran...
27 Jan, 2022, 01.42 PM IST
What are 51% attacks in cryptocurrencies?'51% attack', which has evolved in recent years and has been quite successful. Numerous 51 per cent attacks have taken place in recent year...
31 Aug, 2021, 10.02 PM IST
Power distribution arm of REC orders cancellation of contract to Dongfang Electric IndiaRECPDCL had in September 2019 awarded a project for installation of 1.155 lakh smart meters in Jammu & Kashmir to Techno Electric & Enginee...
30 Jul, 2020, 03.25 PM IST
Local electric gear makers seek ban on Chinese firmsIndian firms have been demanding that the government stop power generation and transmission companies from placing orders with Chinese comp...
12 May, 2020, 08.36 AM IST
Hackers have walked off with about 14% of big digital currenciesIn less than a decade, hackers have stolen $1.2 billion worth of Bitcoin.
19 Jan, 2018, 12.21 PM IST
What is the difference between bitcoin and ethereum?Both offer anonymous transactions, and neither of the two is controlled or regulated by a centralised body.
20 Dec, 2017, 02.11 PM IST
Disruptive tech like Blockchain is here to stay, law will have to simply catch upBlockchain is a distributed ledger that records historical transactions of any asset or currency. Upon joining a blockchain each member obt...
01 Jul, 2017, 11.24 AM IST
India's 'smart' power system up for cyber security auditGovernment sources said they also agreed to nominate a chief information security officer, an acknowledgement of cyber threats and the need...
08 May, 2017, 09.22 AM IST
Mumbai now under CCTV surveillance, CM Devendra Fadnavis launches project phase-IThe entire project to install CCTVs at all the crucial places in the city is expected to cost around Rs 949 crore.
30 Nov, 2015, 03.54 PM IST
Lucknow police deploying smart surveillance system to make the city saferLucknow has started deploying a smart surveillance system with integrated cameras and drones as part of an initiative to make the Uttar Pra...
14 Apr, 2015, 04.27 AM IST