1. cryptojacking - Noun
2. cryptojacking - Verb
cryptojacking (plural cryptojackings)
A type of cybercrime involving the unauthorized use of an individual's electronic device by cybercriminals to mine for cryptocurrency.
cryptojacking
present participle of cryptojack
One thing that’s important to note with cryptojacking is that in most cases, it’s targeting another type of cryptocurrency called Monero which is more privacy focused – and has an obfuscated blockchain. Source: Internet
Cloud security vendor RedLock discovered threat actors had gained access to several enterprise cloud environments, including Tesla's, and used them for cryptojacking schemes. Source: Internet
Opt-in cryptojacking and direct sales advertising are also possibilities, but their return on investment will likely be too low to be meaningful. Source: Internet
Plus, hackers used an L.A. Times website for cryptojacking, and more. Source: Internet
Stories about cryptojacking still keep popping up in the news. Source: Internet