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500M Avira Antivirus Users Introduced to Cryptomining

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KG is a German multinational software company best known for their Avira Free Security (a.k.a. In 2017, the identity theft protection company LifeLock was acquired by Symantec Corp. “Avira Crypto allows you to use your computer’s idle time to mine the cryptocurrency Ethereum (ETH),” the FAQ explains.

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Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer

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Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. In 2017, the identity theft protection company LifeLock was acquired by Symantec Corp. Transaction fees fluctuate due to cryptocurrency market conditions and other factors.