Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin

More and more we use the internet for payments. But there are still some security problems to be solved. Scientists of the ETH Zurich from the System Security Group recently tested the security of the internet currency Bitcoin. An uncomplicated, electronic payment system that offers the same advantages as cash – this is exactly what everyone has been dreaming of who has been fighting for more freedom on the internet and against the might of the banks. Precisely one such system was created in 2009: the internet currency Bitcoin. Despite all the prophecies of doom that the system would soon burst like a bubble, and despite all the warnings that Bitcoin promotes trading in illegal goods, the new electronic currency has an increasing number of supporters. Modern encryption technology The virtual money was made possible by modern encryption technology. Every Bitcoin is se...

Full article: http://www.ethlife.ethz.ch/archive_articles/120924_Neuer_...

Tweets

@HostelVegan » 25 Sep '12, 6pm
Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin: Precisely one such system was created in 2009: the internet c... [link]
@denn62 » 24 Sep '12, 11am
Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin: Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin. The intern... [link]
@iSurfSafeVPN » 24 Sep '12, 10am
Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin: More and more we use the internet for payments. But there are... [link]
@CYSEC_COM » 24 Sep '12, 6am
[link] Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin - ETH Life: ETH LifeBet... [link] #infosec #security
@SecMash » 24 Sep '12, 6am
#InfoSec Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin - ETH Life [link] #CyberSecurity
@Wombat_Labs » 25 Sep '12, 12pm
Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin [link]
@DCITA » 24 Sep '12, 4pm
Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin [link]
@BitCoinReporter » 24 Sep '12, 11am
Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin [link] #bitcoin
@BitCoinReporter » 24 Sep '12, 6am
Better security for the internet currency Bitcoin - ETH Life [link] #bitcoin