[ NNSquad ] Malware spread on Skype taps victim PCs to mint bitcoins

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Malware spread on Skype taps victim PCs to mint bitcoins

http://j.mp/10k7lu0  (ars technica)

   "As the value of bitcoins skyrockets, security researchers have
    discovered yet another piece of malware that harnesses the processing
    power of compromised PCs to mint the digital currency."

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Bitcoins: Just say no.

--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren 
Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info
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