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09 Mar 2015 05:30:09
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Update uTorrent hidden sets miner of cryptanalytic

Popular torrent client uTorrent holds a hidden setting in the software for the extraction of bitcoins. This is stated in the message Trusted Reviews. A third-party program Epic Scale appears after the next update the Windows version of uTorrent and use the system resources of the personal computer for the so-called mining cryptanalytic.

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Popular torrent client uTorrent holds a hidden setting in the software for the extraction of bitcoins. This is stated in the message Trusted Reviews. A third-party program Epic Scale appears after the next update the Windows version of uTorrent and use the system resources of the personal computer for the so-called mining cryptanalytic.

the representative of the company BitTorrent, which owns uTorrent, confirmed the resource The Verge of installing third party software, however, has denied allegations that appears on the user's PC without your knowledge or consent.

"We examined the complaint and can confirm that the silent installation is not performed. Most likely, the user agrees to the proposal to install during upgrade",, - said the representative of BitTorrent. The company assured that the installation of the software from partners is purely voluntary and not imposed on users.

it is Noted that those users who unwittingly set Epic Scale, may notice excessive CPU load of the computer. Those who don't want to share system resources, can remove unwanted software.

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