The blockchain provides secure and anonymous transfer of information all done through an unalterable and public ledger. There's no doubting this cannot be altered, however, there is one thing being overlooked by hundred of thousands of people. This is the security of the computers computing the transactions. A virus spreading through, or compromising mining facilities across the world could prove fatal to a system relying on these very facilities to function.
Looking back to October 2016 at the Ddos that struck millions of servers across the country for several hours and up to the most recent events involving ransomware hijacking millions of user accounts in May 2017, it's apparent an attack of serious magnitude isn't far fetched or too far away.
Luckily there's one man who hasn't overlooked this detrimental flaw in the system. This man Is John Mcafee, CEO of Mcafee Global Technologies, and he is guiding the new paradigm of security via Sentinel.
More coming soon in a series describing where the future thinking tech company has come, where it is headed, and what it will offer.
"MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (OTC: MGTI) is in the process of acquiring and developing a diverse portfolio of cyber security technologies. With industry pioneer John McAfee at its helm, MGT is positioned to address various cyber threats through advanced protection technologies for mobile and personal tech devices, as well as corporate networks. The Company's first product, Sentinel, an enterprise class network intrusion detector, is scheduled to be released by the end of June 2017. The Company also has entered into a joint venture with Nordic IT to develop and market a mobile phone with extensive privacy and anti-hacking features. The Privacy Phone has a tentative release date of February 2018.
Also as part of its corporate efforts in secure technologies, MGT is growing its capacity in mining Bitcoin. Currently at 5.0 PH/s, the Company's facility in WA state produces about 80 Bitcoins per month, ranking it as one of the largest U.S. based Bitcoin miners. Further, MGT is in active discussions with financial partners to grow Bitcoin output materially.
Lastly, MGT stockholders have voted to change the corporate name of MGT to "John McAfee Global Technologies, Inc." Following a dispute over ownership and permitted usage of the name McAfee, The Company and Intel have agreed to a mediation process to avoid unnecessary legal costs."