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Crypto-jacking — what’s really going on inside your computer?by@otncoin
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Crypto-jacking — what’s really going on inside your computer?

by Open Trading Network3mNovember 17th, 2017
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The latest <strong>cyber security threat</strong> has been thrust into the spotlight this month. Crypto-jacking, also often referred to as drive-by mining, is becoming more prevalent. It is the process whereby hackers and websites host sections of code that have the <strong>ability to hijack your computer power towards mining cryptocurrency for the perpetrators gain.</strong>

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