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Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Extensions on Chrome Web

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Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Extensions From Chrome Web Store . In an effort to prevent cryptojacking by extensions that maliciously mine digital currencies without users' awareness, Google has implemented a new Web Store policy that bans any Chrome extension submitted to the Web Store that mines .Over the past few months, we have seen a sudden rise in malicious extensions that appear to offer useful functionality, while embedding hidden mining scripts that run in the background without the user's knowledge. Last month, cryptocurrency miners were even found in a Russian nuclear weapons lab and on thousands of government websites. In January, cryptocurrency mining malware also infected more than half-million PCs.Until now, only those mining extensions were allowed on the Chrome Web Store that are solely intended for mining, and explicitly informed users about its working and revenue model. If the company finds any mining extension developers submitted was not in ...

Pros and Cons of Blockchain Technology

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A blockchain is a decentralized ledger that contains data about all transactions performed across a peer-to-peer network. Transactions are recorded by time and grouped into back-linked blocks that are crypto graphically secured and organized in chains. The transaction data contained in these blocks is immutable, and is considered to be trusted and secured. It is a revolutionary technology that will enhance cyber security and change the way businesses make transactions. The concept of the blockchain was initially described by Satoshi Nakamoto .First introduced in 2008 as the mechanism behind the crypto-currency Bitcoin , blockchain is now recognized as the most influential technology for the future of business. Since then, blockchain - based startups have appeared in various industries including banking, education, social media, and security . Pros of blockchain technology 1.Empowered Users are in control of all their information and transaction. 2.High quality data The...