Cryptojacking scripts that mine Monero via JavaScript code can also run inside Word files, security researchers have discovered. This is possible via a new feature added to recent versions of ...

A new cryptojacking trend is using browsers to mine for cryptocurrencies. MichaelWuensch/Pixabay Most people are aware of the potential threats looming online but a new trend called cryptojacking can ...

Web-based cryptocurrency mining, also known as cryptojacking or drive-by mining, never stood a chance to become an alternative revenue stream or replace classic ads. According to new academic research ...

Firefox engineers are working on a method to address the recent rise in usage of in-browser miners (cryptojacking scripts) that are, in most cases, ruining the web surfing experience of most users.

Browser-based cryptocurrency mining, also known as cryptojacking, made a surprising comeback earlier this year, in the month of June. In its Threat Landscape Trends report for Q2 2020, US ...

Cryptojacking, the takeover of another’s computing power to mine for crypto, has been spotted in a variety of both malicious and beneficial cases in the news. Cryptojacking, the practice of using a ...

Cybersecurity can feel like a chaotic free-for-all sometimes, but it's not every day that a whole new conceptual type of attack crops up. Over the last 15 months, though, cryptojacking has been ...

Right now, your computer might be using its memory and processor power – and your electricity – to generate money for someone else, without you ever knowing. It’s called “cryptojacking,” and it is an ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While cryptocurrency is changing the finance world in new and exciting ways, it’s not all positive. Just like computers brought along all ...

Cryptojacking is a new type of cybercrime which does not directly affect a user’s life, but can impact their productivity and personal devices. Depending on who you talk to cryptojacking might not ...

Cryptojacking isn't a new threat, but it's highly evolving. This type of mining malware tends to ebb and flow in infections with the price of cryptocurrencies. The bad news is that cryptojacking is ...

It’s no secret that higher education institutions must continue prioritizing cybersecurity in the face of new and emerging threats. What’s less obvious is which threats to focus on, particularly ...