Cryptojacking is becoming a real menace

Cryptojacking — the malicious practice of hijacking one's computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies — has taken off in a big way near the end of last year. 

According to a report by Symantec, published on Wednesday, cryptojacking has surged by 8,500% last year, especially since September — which is roughly the time when the price of Bitcoin and Ethereum really hit the stratosphere. 

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Besides being lucrative, cryptojacking is generally simpler to do than installing malware on someone's computer, and it often goes unnoticed by the victim.  Read more...

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