Cybersecurity software company NortonLifeLock is coming under fire for its decision late last year to begin installing Ethereum mining software on its Norton 360 customers' PCs without their permission or knowledge.
Norton Crypto, the new Norton 360 mining component, isn't enabled without the user opting in, but that hasn't stopped users from taking to Norton's Crypto forum to register their discontent, and they aren't all upset about the sneaky installation.
One look at Norton's forum reveals that the vocal portion of its user base is angry because software that many consider a form of malware was installed without their consent, they're having difficulty uninstalling it, they're upset about Ethereum mining's toll on the environment and more.
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Norton Crypto, the new Norton 360 mining component, isn't enabled without the user opting in, but that hasn't stopped users from taking to Norton's Crypto forum to register their discontent, and they aren't all upset about the sneaky installation.
One look at Norton's forum reveals that the vocal portion of its user base is angry because software that many consider a form of malware was installed without their consent, they're having difficulty uninstalling it, they're upset about Ethereum mining's toll on the environment and more.
What exactly is Norton doing?
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