Torrent downloads adds cryptominer

25 Sep 2017 Cryptomining in the browser is all the rage lately. browser via JavaScript without user interaction, we could compare it to drive-by downloads.

7 Apr 2017 Using previously compromised WordPress sites, attackers create hidden pages on these websites where they host a torrent download page.

Common types of malware are viruses, worms, trojans, botnets, ransomware, cryptominer, and remote administration tools (RAT).

19 Oct 2018 Firefox on Android doesn't block ads either and it doesn't stop mining According to Torrent Freak, a site the size of The Pirate Bay, which 

19 Sep 2017 "I was looking at a torrent page and suddenly all my CPU threads went energy to make money – especially if it means getting rid of ads. 25 Sep 2017 Cryptomining in the browser is all the rage lately. browser via JavaScript without user interaction, we could compare it to drive-by downloads. 6 Jan 2018 entities (including torrent developers) have installed cryptominers on users' computers your mind and allow the cryptominer to run on your computer by adding it to the exceptions' list. Download MinerBlock from GitHub.

19 Dec 2017 APIs, has led to a torrent of malicious browser-based mining affecting many which involves downloading and running a dedicated executable file. owners don't have to bother users with sites laden with ads, trackers, 

Many websites have recently started using their visitors’ browsers to mine cryptocurrency. How does this affect the battery of the device being "co-opted" into the operation? We did some tests to find out. The malicious software adds “.GDCB” We take these claims very seriously, respecting our users’ passion for µtorrent and their desire for privacy. ESET researchers have uncovered an unusual miner that comes bundled with pirated copies of VST audio software and mines cryptocurrency on virtual machines.

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