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UK Cyber Security Division Issues Warning on PC 'Cryptojacking'

The UK National Cyber Security Centre highlighted the rising number of browser apps which force computers to mine cryptocurrencies in a new report.

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By Nikhilesh De

Apr 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 10, 2018

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Salon Offers Readers Choice Between Ads and Mining Monero

Salon announced this week that it would allow users to run a cryptominer instead of viewing ads as part of its revenue-generating efforts.

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By Nikhilesh De

Feb 13, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. UTC

Feb 13, 2018

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Opera Browser Adds Cryptocurrency Miner Protection for Smartphones

The Opera web browser is now protecting smartphones from cryptocurrency miners embedded in websites, the company says.

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By Nikhilesh De

Jan 22, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Jan 22, 2018

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Are Blockchains Key to the Future of Web Encryption?

A deep dive into problems in the internet identity space and where blockchains could play a role.

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By Joshua Oliver

May 7, 2017 at 10:50 a.m. UTC

May 7, 2017

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Bitcoin and the Brave Future of Browsers

A new bitcoin-powered browser called Brave promises to bring users a more private, ad-free Internet experience, and boost income for web publishers.

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By Josh Metnick

Sep 18, 2016 at 2:17 p.m. UTC

Sep 18, 2016

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