30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey
Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.
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Fintech Firm Fasset to Launch Zero-Trade Fee Crypto Trading Platform for Countries in the Gulf Region
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Bitcoin Sees Bull Revival as Price Bounces Above $9.4K
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Overstock Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $134 Million – With Millions More Committed
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