Smart Homes May Hide Crypto Mining Schemes

Researchers warn that loosely attended smart-home appliances (fridges, toasters, connected dishwashers, etc.) could be compromised to run lightweight cryptocurrency-mining malware (cryptojacking). Because IoT devices are always powered, intermittently used, and often lack user-visible performance indicators, they may be attractive hosts for persistent mining operations introduced via vectors like compromised mobile phones; the article references broader cryptojacking activity affecting millions but offers mitigation advice rather than reporting confirmed IoT infections.