This malware, which been given the name “Cookie Miner” due to its rather unique mode of operation, has already infected several computers and users. What it basically does is that it steals the cookies, another word for information such as your log in details and the like, for your cryptocurrency accounts. It then uses this information to access your account and transfer the cryptocurrency to a separate account, thereby robbing you.
Related: Collection #2-5 reveals over 2.2 billion usernames, emails and passwordsThe malware rubs salt in your wounds by installing software that will make your system mine bitcoin without you even realizing it. This makes it a lot more important for you to look into securing your various accounts and being very wary of new software, especially third party extensions on web browsers.

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