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Hidden cryptojacking programs increasingly hijack computers for mining

Original: Cybercriminals are increasingly using hidden programs to hijack computers for digital currency mining. Keep your softwar

Security researchers at the SANS Internet Storm Center are warning that cybercriminals are increasingly using hidden programs to hijack computers and use their processing power to mine digital currency. Users are advised to keep software updated and watch for slow device performance, which can be a sign their machines are being exploited without their knowledge.

Why now: A renewed warning from a respected security centre about cryptojacking has prompted users to check their own devices.

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• Cybercriminals are increasingly using hidden programs to hijack computers for digital currency mining. Keep your software updated and watch for slow performance to ensure your devices are not being used without your perm Source: SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) Read: https://… · cyzoio · 1

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