News Roundup, Jan. 5: Should You Mine ETH on a PC?
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News Roundup, Jan. 5: Should You Mine ETH on a PC?

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Norton is facing a fresh wave of criticism over a feature that allows subscribers to mine crypto when their computer is idle.

News Roundup, Jan. 5: Should You Mine ETH on a PC?

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