Huge cryptojacking campaign earns just $24 for hackers
by Alex Hern from Technology | The Guardian on (#3FW3R)
Though 5,000-site attack suggests forcing visitors to mine cryptocurrency offers scant reward, it hasn't stopped news platform Salon
A malware attack that turned thousands of websites into cryptocurrency mining engines made just $24, according to the company that develops the software used.
On Sunday, hackers compromised an accessibility plugin, BrowseAloud, which is used to offer screen-reading services on a number of websites including the Information Commissioner's Office, the Student Loans Company and several English councils.
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