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
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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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Great work, thank you for explaining this. I have so far encountered +10 sites trying to cryptojack, mostly video streaming services. Every time (hopefully everytime) Firefox or perhaps one of my plug-ins pick-up the script and gives me a shout, so I've steered clear so far. What about you?
Honestly, I haven't been looking. However, i've added finding a plug-in as one of the things I will need to do soon. What plug-in do you recommend?
Thanks for the comment.
I don't know! Perhaps it's just Firefox or perhaps it is one of the 3 adblockers I use. Anyways, I will test it out and let you know once I put my finger on it.
Much appreciated!
KrAzY! I didn't even realize something like this was possible? I suppose "ANYTHING" is in the virtual world.......... GeEzE!
IKR. I assume that each individual processing power that is used doesn't add up to much for the cryptojackers. However in combination, I bet that cryptojacking is highly profitable.in the long run. Thanks for the comment.
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Cryptojacking: How to Prevent, Detect and Recover from it
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