Crypto-Mining Malware Epidemic

in crypto •  7 years ago 

Have you ever thought that youtube ads can malware a javascript code that can mine crypto using your own computer resources?

So...
Think again!!!

users started posting complaints on social media this week telling that their antivirus programs detected cryptocurrency mining code in the ads that have been displayed to them by Youtube.

According to the report of the cyber security company Trend Micro, the attackers have managed to place mining malware on YouTube via the Google DoubleClick advertising platform. The ads disproportionately targeted users from Japan, France, Taiwan, Italy, and Spain.

Complete article is here-

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-mining-malware-epidemic-55-of-businesses-affected-worldwide-including-youtube

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