A malware mine bitcoin directly from the browser
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Cryptocurrencies are being one of the themes of the year. Bitcoin is still the most used, and the one that generates the most headlines. And after the huge increases in its value, it has become one of the main targets of hackers. They also seek to make a profit. In this way, malware has been born that mine Bitcoin from the browser.
A malware mine Bitcoin directly from the browser
Hackers have managed to develop the first JavaScript codes capable of mining Bitcoin from the browser itself. And all this without raising any suspicion. It is a MineCrunch based malware. Which is designed to mine Bitcoin directly in the browser.
New malware
It seems that the hackers behind this new malware are located in Russia. They have managed to hide malware on video game download or streaming websites. In this way, it is enough to access these websites for the browser to start using resources to mine cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, the code does not raise any suspicion among antivirus.
The only way to realize that the web is mining the cryptocurrency is because the computer will start to work very slowly. Even reaching a point where it is impossible to work with him. Because our processor is 100% loaded.
The way to protect yourself against this threat is not to enter the websites with illegal content that can create problems for us. In addition, you can install an extension that blocks the loading of JavaScript content. So we prevent websites from executing the code. And so not have to suffer this type of problem. Although it seems that this code is only loaded when we visit the web, and once we leave it leaves no trace.
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