Cryptocurrency hackers target UK government websites

Cryptocurrency hackers target UK government websites

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Despite Goldman Sachs' prediction that all cryptocurrency will eventually lose its value, it seems stories of overpriced graphics cards, startup scams, and scientists getting into bother are never far from the headlines at the moment. 

This weekend, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) was forced to close down its website after hackers gained control of its visitors' computers in order to mine cryptocurrency. 

Cryptocurrency hackers target UK government websites

Feb 12, 2018, 11:18am UTC
https://www.pcgamer.com/cryptocurrency-hackers-target-uk-government-websites/ >Despite Goldman Sachs' prediction that all cryptocurrency will eventually lose its value, it seems stories of overpriced graphics cards, startup scams, and scientists getting into bother are never far from the headlines at the moment.  >This weekend, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) was forced to close down its website after hackers gained control of its visitors' computers in order to mine cryptocurrency.