CoffeeMiner PoC Targets Public Wi-Fi Networks to Mine for Cryptocurrency

A recently published proof-of-concept notes that it could be possible for attackers to hijack coffee shop Wi-Fi networks and get connected users to mine cryptocurrencies, according to software developer Arnau Code. A couple of weeks back, an incident i… Continue reading CoffeeMiner PoC Targets Public Wi-Fi Networks to Mine for Cryptocurrency

Why is Malwarebytes blocking CoinHive?

Since September 19, the number two most frequently blocked website for our customers has been coinhive.com. This post will describe what CoinHive is, what it is doing, and why we are blocking it.
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