The Rise of Illegal Crypto Mining Hijackers

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Cryptojacking isn't just used for nefarious reasons, cryptowords says. 'There are actually websites that ask 'can we cryptojack your computer?'' she adds, like UNICEFUSA. 'The Hash' crew chats about its impact on cloud services. Presented by turbotax:

As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week content, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin discusses the increasing prevalence of a cyberattack called “cryptojacking,”

which non-consensually uses the victim’s GPU to mine cryptocurrency, primarily Monero. Plus, a conversation on donating computer power to mine crypto for charitable causes.

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