Cybersecurity Firm, Symantec Reports 10,000% Rise in Cases of Crypto-Jacking in Sweden

The blockchain and cryptocurrencies have been a disruptive force in the technological ecosystem creating opportunities for millions of people. But not all opportunities can be a benefit to the society. With the rise of blockchain technology, a new type of cyber threat or crime has been surrounding this ecosystem- Crypto Jacking. In fact, Sweden has reported a jump of 10,000 percent in the cases of Crypto Jacking in the last quarter of 2017. Twice the global growth average in the same period.

Crypto-Jacking is a type of cybercrime in which hackers use…Read more