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Malware that surreptitiously mines cryptocurrency while you browse the web is big news right now – literally in the case of news outlet Salon, which has enabled it as an opt-in feature. One thing that it certainly isn’t, though, is big business. Every other day, media outlets seem to be running stories about the latest … Read more
Cryptojacking is the secret use of your device’s resources to mine cryptocurrencies. There are several forms of cryptojacking, including in-browser mining, hacked apps, and background malware. Cryptojacking gained traction in September 2017, when Coinhive offered its JavaScript code as an alternative to regular advertising. The idea is simple – a website adds a special code to its … Read more
