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Web scripts can be exploited for malicious purposes, such as browser-based cryptocurrency mining. In one reported case, a script spawned a hidden iexplore process that caused system slowdowns by mining crypto in the background. While closing the process resolved the issue, it highlights the need for vigilance against unauthorized scripts running in browsers. Users should monitor task manager for suspicious processes and consider security measures to prevent such exploits.
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Browser based Crypto Miner
Just got done helping a neighbor. Her mouse was spinning and the system was slow. Looked in task manager and saw an iexplore process which had been spawned via a script to run hidden. Basically it was mining crypto currency in the background. Resolving it was simply a matter of closing the...- Neemobeer
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- Forum: Windows Security