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Microsoft bans crypto mining in its online services to protect its cloud service customers
Updated On: 16 December, 2022 05:26 PM IST | San Francisco | IANS
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

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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