Google DoubleClick targeted by cyber-scammers looking to propagate Coinhive cryptocurrency mining malware

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PC users tricked into mining for cryptocurrencies by Coinhive-laden malvertising
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PC users tricked into mining for cryptocurrencies by Coinhive-laden malvertising

Coinhive exploits Javascript flaws to mine for cryptocurrencies at the expense of web users

Google's DoubleClick online advertising network has been targeted by groups trying to propagate the Coinhive cryptocurrency miner malware, according to security firm Trend Micro. Researchers at ...

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