[New post] Google bans Chrome extensions that mine cryptocurrency due to ‘cryptojacking’

Abner Li posted: "Cryptocurrency may one day revolutionize finance, but until then, the new tech is still facing a number of growing pains. Mostly notably, "crytpojacking" by apps and even ads that maliciously mine currency without a user's awareness. To protect devices, G" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on 9to5Google Google bans Chrome extensions that mine cryptocurrency due to ‘cryptojacking’ by Abner Li Cryptocurrency may one day revolutionize finance, but until then, the new tech is still facing a number of growing pains. Mostly notably, "crytpojacking" by apps and even ads that maliciously mine currency without a user's awareness. To protect devices, Google is now implementing a new Web Store policy that bans mining extensions. Read more of this post Abner Li | April 2, 2018 at 9:59 am | Categories: Google | URL: https://wp.me/p1w6tN-Vab Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from 9to5Google. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://9to5google.com/2018/04/02/google-chrome-bans-cryptocurrency-extensions/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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