Don't get Cryptojacked! | What is Cryptojacking?
I like reading about cyrptocurrency hitting the mainstream. My most enjoyable post was Dilbert trying to explain ICOs to his boss.
However not all cryptocurrency mainstream integration news is positive.
Enter "Cryptojacking." Cryptojacking is when your computer or mobile device is used to secretly mine cryptocurrency when you browse a compromised/infected website.
Traditionally, these intrusions would need to install software on your device. On the other hand Cryptojacking just requires hackers to inject scripts into websites.
The big story a month ago was the discovery of mining software on network cable channel Showtime.
Cryptojacking scripts can add to your processing load but it likely won't be enough for you to notice, which is why cryptojacking remains under the radar.
You can protect yourself by adding websites to you adblocking list or there is a Chrome extension called No Coin, created by developer Rafael Keramidas, that blocks Coinhive mining and is adding protection against other miners, too.
For more information on cryptojacking:
Your Browswer Could Be Mining Cryptocurrency For A Stranger article from wired.com
The Internet Is Rife With In-browser Miners and Its Getting Worse Each Day article from bleepingcomputer.com
What do you think of the proliferation of cryptojacking?
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yes, you are correct. this computes.
You can calculate what website owners earn with cryptojacking here:
https://www.cryptojackingcalculator.com
Seems like this is only profitable for very large websites with huge amounts of visitors.
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