EPISODE · Nov 20, 2018 · 7 MIN
Hack Brief: Criminals With No Shame Hit Make-A-Wish Website
from Security, Spoken · host WIRED
Over the last year or so, cryptojacking—which forces your computer to mine cryptocurrency for bad guys when you visit an infected site—has become one of the internet’s most pervasive scourges. It’s shown up everywhere, even inside critical infrastructure. But its practitioners appear to have recently hit a new low, compromising the website of Make-A-Wish, the venerable charity that offers uplifting experiences for children with serious or terminal illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Over the last year or so, cryptojacking—which forces your computer to mine cryptocurrency for bad guys when you visit an infected site—has become one of the internet’s most pervasive scourges. It’s shown up everywhere, even inside critical infrastructure. But its practitioners appear to have recently hit a new low, compromising the website of Make-A-Wish, the venerable charity that offers uplifting experiences for children with serious or terminal illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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