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Cryptojacking Attempts Surge in Q2 2020 As Bitcoin Price Increases

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A recent report indicated that as proof-of-work-based cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Monero were increasing in value in 2020, the cryptojacking cases worldwide have surged after a year of continuous decline. The recent document compiled by the cybersecurity firm Symantec highlighted that these attacks had previously dramatically decreased since the shutdown of the browser-based mining script maker CoinHive in March 2019.

The company attributed the growth to the rising prices and interest in proof-of-work digital assets such as Bitcoin and Monero. A recently conducted study outlined that nearly 90% of IT specialists believe such attacks could disrupt personal devices and more complex networks in company offices.

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