cryptojacking

Speech parts

1. cryptojacking - Noun

2. cryptojacking - Verb

Meaning

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

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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

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