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How do you defend against cryptojacking?

Use Cybersecurity best practices to help you protect your internet-connected systems and devices against cryptojacking. Use and maintain antivirus software, it recognizes and protects a computer against malware, allowing the owner or operator to detect and remove a potentially unwanted program before it can do any damage. Keep software and operating systems up-to-date so that […]

Types of Malware: What is cryptojacking?

Malicious actors distribute cryptojacking malware through weaponized mobile applications, botnets, and social media platforms by exploiting flaws in applications and servers, and by hijacking Wi-Fi hotspots. With the cryptomining software installed, the malicious cyber actors effectively hijack the processing power of the victim devices and systems to earn cryptocurrency. Additionally, malicious cyber actors may infect […]