Questions tagged [linode]

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Can a mobile be protected against the "Linode problem"?

The "Linode problem" I'm referring to is where an external trusted party has administrative control over your device. Mobile phones are essentially managed devices. They can be fully controlled by someone other than the owner of the device. Yes,…
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What is the story behind the "Linode problem"?

What is the story behind the "Linode problem"? How did the service become compromised and what has exactly happened because of it?
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How do mining pools protect their wallets?

Since Slush took quite a hit due to the hacked Linode servers, I'm wondering how do mining pools protect their wallets from theft of file and theft of private keys in those files?
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