705, 2019

How to protect yourself from cryptojacking

By |May 7, 2019|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Hackers use cryptojacking to mine cryptocurrencies, and this process can cause PCs to run below optimal speeds.  If you have a relatively new computer but are experiencing performance problems after clicking a link or visiting a website, you might be a victim of cryptojacking. Here’s what to do. Hijacked hardware [...]

2202, 2018

Are hackers using your PC to mine Bitcoin?

By |February 22, 2018|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are so popular because they’re secure and potentially worth thousands of dollars. But investors and consumers aren’t the only ones interested in them. Hackers are using malicious tactics to steal cryptocurrency, and they’re doing it with something called cryptojacking. Hijacked hardware Cryptojacking secretly uses your [...]

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