Security is a round-the-clock affair. Instead of spending Thanksgiving with family and friends, Las Vegas-based security researcher Troy Mursch was busy all day digging into the code of hundreds of ...

Cryptojacking, which exploded in popularity this fall, has an ostensibly worthy goal: Use an untapped resource to create an alternative revenue stream for games or media sites, and reduce reliance on ...

Computer users now have one more thing to worry about: cybercriminals secretly tapping into your CPU or GPU to mine cryptocurrencies. Due to an ability to access your computer via a web browser, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Computer users now have one more thing to worry about: cybercriminals secretly taping into your CPU or GPU to mine cryptocurrencies. Due to an ability to access your computer via a web browser, ...

Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm. From Bitcoin to Ethereum, these “coins” have quickly become the scene for investors who look to profit from the volatile crypto markets. Whether you’re ...