What is cryptojacking and how does it differ from ransomware as a threat?

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What is cryptojacking and how does it differ from ransomware as a threat?

Key points

  • Cryptojacking is stealthy, while ransomware is overt
  • Cryptojacking uses victim's resources for mining, ransomware encrypts data
  • Cryptojacking prioritizes stealth, ransomware prioritizes extortion

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