or more understanding, let's start with the definition of mining.
➡️ Mining is a way of mining cryptocurrencies by Proof-of-work (Proof-of-work algorithm). Miners check the data in blocks for authenticity, and if all records match, they confirm the transactions, for which they receive commissions in crypto. So, back to the main topic of the post. There is a topic called cryptojacking. It is used by clever attackers who know how to infect PCs/smartphones/tablets of unsuspecting internet users
They are interested in your computing power, because mining alone is expensive and not profitable at all. ↪️ Basically, a mining virus can be picked up in two ways:
〰️ Malware. The same case when you accidentally download a pirated movie/game/etc file with a surprise or follow a suspicious link in the mail. Then the PC/smartphone/tablet is left with a maximum stealthy virus that stealthily gobbles up system resource
Malicious scripts (drive-by cryptomining) A more complex and newer approach to "infecting". These are pieces of JavaScript code on websites that make mining using your resources start simply when you visit the site.
➡️ When these scripts first appeared, websites were honestly asking users for permission to mine while they were browsing the content. It was a transparent way to monetize the site: users received free content in exchange for the resources of their devices, and content creators mined the crypto for their bread. Over time, of course, they stopped asking for permissions.
Maybe you suspected that someone was mining crypto through your PC?
