Background:In recent years,blockchain technology has attracted considerable attention.It records cryptographic transactions in a public ledger that is difficult to alter and compromise because of the distributed conse...Background:In recent years,blockchain technology has attracted considerable attention.It records cryptographic transactions in a public ledger that is difficult to alter and compromise because of the distributed consensus.As a result,blockchain is believed to resist fraud and hacking.Results:This work explores the types of fraud and malicious activities that can be prevented by blockchain technology and identifies attacks to which blockchain remains vulnerable.Conclusions:This study recommends appropriate defensive measures and calls for further research into the techniques for fighting malicious activities related to blockchains.展开更多
文摘Background:In recent years,blockchain technology has attracted considerable attention.It records cryptographic transactions in a public ledger that is difficult to alter and compromise because of the distributed consensus.As a result,blockchain is believed to resist fraud and hacking.Results:This work explores the types of fraud and malicious activities that can be prevented by blockchain technology and identifies attacks to which blockchain remains vulnerable.Conclusions:This study recommends appropriate defensive measures and calls for further research into the techniques for fighting malicious activities related to blockchains.
