Web-based cryptocurrency mining, also known as cryptojacking or drive-by mining, never stood a chance to become an alternative revenue stream or replace classic ads. According to new academic research ...

Cryptojacking scripts that mine Monero via JavaScript code can also run inside Word files, security researchers have discovered. This is possible via a new feature added to recent versions of ...

A new cryptojacking trend is using browsers to mine for cryptocurrencies. MichaelWuensch/Pixabay Most people are aware of the potential threats looming online but a new trend called cryptojacking can ...

Firefox engineers are working on a method to address the recent rise in usage of in-browser miners (cryptojacking scripts) that are, in most cases, ruining the web surfing experience of most users.

Cryptojacking, the takeover of another’s computing power to mine for crypto, has been spotted in a variety of both malicious and beneficial cases in the news. Cryptojacking, the practice of using a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While cryptocurrency is changing the finance world in new and exciting ways, it’s not all positive. Just like computers brought along all ...