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Microsoft bans crypto mining in its online services to protect its cloud service customers

Last year, Microsoft warned customers about a new crypto mining malware that can steal credentials, remove security controls, spread via emails and ultimately drop more tools for human-operated activity

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Last year, Microsoft had warned customers about a new crypto mining malware that can steal. Pic/AFP

Last year, Microsoft had warned customers about a new crypto mining malware that can steal. Pic/AFP

Tech giant Microsoft has banned cryptocurrency mining from its online services to protect its cloud customers, according to media reports. 

Microsoft's Summary of Changes to the license states: "Updated Acceptable Use Policy to clarify that mining cryptocurrency is prohibited without prior Microsoft approval."

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