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Thousands of Government Websites Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrencies

Thousands of government websites around the world have been found infected with a specific script that secretly forces visitors’ computers to mine cryptocurrency for attackers. Cryptojacking is a form of cyber-exploit known as cryptojacking. Hackers injected script into accessibility plugin called “Browsealoud,” used by all affected websites, into its code. UK’s National Health Service, Student Loan Company, Information Commissioner’s Office, Queensland legislation, the US government’s court system among those infected with the script.

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2018/02/cryptojacking-malware.html

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