Ethereum: The growing care for malware for mining
As the use of blockchain technology continues to increase, as well as the number of malicious participants who use it for financial profit. One of the most concerned examples is the problem with digital platform miner software such as GITHUB and Bitbucket.
In recent days, users have reported that they have an unexpected problem while trying to download a miner software from online repositories. In particular, when trying to download certain versions of Guiminer-Scrypt or CGMiner-3.9.0-Windows.zip, Google Chrome marks them as malicious or malware.
The problem arises as some extraction software are designed to use vulnerabilities in the operating system or software used by a user. These feats can be caused by various factors such as outdated plugins or browser extensions or even weak passwords and authentication mechanisms.
The problem with these software programs for a mining is that they usually work by identifying the vulnerable software components of the user’s computer and using them for financial profit. When a malicious miner tries to download software from storage like GitHub, he can trigger a signal on Google Chrome because of his built -in security features.
Google Chrome has taken steps to block suspicious downloads, which means that users may not have access to certain websites or repositories if their browser is infected with malware. In some cases, users may encounter “blocked” or “restricted” messages when trying to download miner software.
In order to avoid these problems, it is essential that users are cautious when downloading software from the Internet. Here are some tips that can help minimize risk:
* Check the source
: Download only software from reputable sources such as GitHub or Bitbucket.
* Keep your browser up-to-date
: Update your operating system and browser regularly to ensure that you have the latest security patches.
* Use strong passwords : Use unique, sophisticated passwords for all online accounts and keep them confidential.
* Be cautious from suspicious downloads : If a download prompt seems unusual or prompts you to download software from an unknown source, do not follow.
By accepting these precautions, users can significantly reduce the risk of encountering malware when trying to download extraction software.