Zcash mining software covertly installed on victims’ machines (Help Net Security)

2016-12-13 12:45

Software “mining” the recently established Zcash (ZEC) cryptocurrency is being foisted upon unsuspecting users, Kaspersky Lab warns. The actual software is not illegal, and not technically malware – it is meant to be used by individuals who are willing to dedicate their machine(s) and pay for the increased electricity usage that accompanies cryptocurrency mining. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals looking to get the coins without the cost, and they have been installing the software on … More →

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