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Cryptominer Farm Rigged with 3,800 PS4s Busted in Ukraine

Authorities in Ukraine have made another cybersecurity bust shutting down what they say is one of the largest underground cryptomining operations ever found. The ring was apparently run by stringing together 3,800 PlayStation 4 (PS4) gaming consoles. Security Service of Ukraine alleges the group was stealing anywhere from $186,200 to $259,300 worth of electricity every month. The building owner of the operation denies any involvement and refutes any electricity was stolen from the location, according to a translated statement from the company.

Source: https://threatpost.com/cryptominer-farm-ps4s-busted-ukraine/167809/

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