Bitcoin Bandits Busted: Mining Rigs Found in Ceilings of Hong Kong Care Homes
Two technicians in Hong Kong were arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to run a covert cryptocurrency mining operation. Suspicious Activity Leads to Discovery Two technicians in Ho...
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