Infosec 101 for ICOs: How the Most “Secure” Transaction Protocol Failed
summary
Covers common information‑security failures in ICO fundraising mechanisms that lead to multi‑million dollar losses, focusing on attacker TTPs used against investor collection systems rather than flaws in blockchains. Explains core blockchain and cryptocurrency concepts for infosec professionals and demonstrates how standard infosec principles can be applied to secure ICO payment/collection processes.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Start
- 0:47Course Outline
- 6:33Notable ICO Hack #1
- 7:12'Bullseye' on your back
- 7:41Blockchain etches hacks in indelible history
- 8:15Notable ICO Hack #2
- 9:02Breach Disclosure in the world of ICOS
- 9:17Disclosure Highlights
- 9:45Notable ICO Hack #3
- 11:06The Downside of Anonymity
- 11:38The Upside of a Resilient Ecosystem?
- 12:19TTPs (the "what and how"): Best Guesses
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