Amateur Cryptojackers and Apple Macs Emerge as Two Mining Malware Trends for 2018 | Crypto
2017 was a big year for cryptojacking. It increased by 8,500 percent, according to figures published by Symantec in March. And it would seem that…
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What is Bitcoin mining? | Computing
NurPhoto/Getty Images Bitcoin mining is far removed from the average Bitcoin owner these days, but that doesn’t change how important it is. It’s the…
McAfee Labs: Crypto Mining Malware Grows by 86% in Q2, Over 2.5 Mln New Coin Miner Samples | Crypto
The number of crypto mining malware attacks used by hackers has continued rising, with total samples growing by 86% in the second quarter of 2018,…
Mining vs. Trading Cryptocurrency – Which One Is Best for You? | Tips & Tricks
There are many ways to obtain cryptocurrency. Mining and trading are two of the more popular ways. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and…
Iceland’s Industry to Shift From Crypto Mining to ‘Pure Blockchain Business,’ Insiders Say | Crypto
Iceland’s crypto industry is expected to move away from crypto mining and shift to “pure blockchain businesses.” This is according to forecasts made…
Bitfury Launches New Generation of ASIC-Based Bitcoin Mining Hardware | Crypto
Bitcoin (BTC) mining software manufacturer Bitfury Group has launched a new generation of its BTC mining hardware based on its Application-Specific…
New Malware Combines Ransomware, Coin Mining and Botnet Features in One | Cyber Security
Windows and Linux users need to beware, as an all-in-one, destructive malware strain has been discovered in the wild that features multiple malware…
Major Mining Pool F2Pool Publishes List of Minimum Prices for Profitable Crypto Mining | Crypto
The CEO of China-based crypto mining pool F2Pool posted a company-branded infographic September 6 that indicates at what minimum price points the…
What Is FPGA and Is It the Future of Crypto Mining? | Tips & Tricks
Compared to GPU and ASIC mining, FPGA is much more efficient. Will FPGA take over other mining hardware, or will it fail miserably? In this article I…
Crypto Mining Accepted as an Industry by Iranian Authorities | Crypto
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Cyberspace Council revealed that various ministries of the country’s government have accepted crypto mining as an…