{"id":9538,"date":"2022-03-29T19:47:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T14:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=9538"},"modified":"2022-08-02T15:58:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T10:28:41","slug":"block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Block Crypto Mining on Your Web Browser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Users can easily fall prey to unsafe practices arising from people involved in crypto services. One such unsafe practice is unauthorized people using your <strong>computer&#x2019;s resources to mine cryptocurrencies<\/strong>. Yes, websites can use your hardware resources to mine cryptocurrencies through your browser. Therefore, in this article, let us see how to block crypto mining on web browsers like Chrome, Brave, Edge,  Opera, and Firefox. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7067\/remove-crypto-from-brave-browser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">8 Ways to Remove Crypto from Brave Browser (Mobile, PC)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-662cd9fed0ccd\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-662cd9fed0ccd\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#How_to_Check_if_You_are_Affected_By_Crypto_Mining\" title=\"How to Check if You are Affected By Crypto Mining? \">How to Check if You are Affected By Crypto Mining? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Block_Crypto_Mining_in_Browser\" title=\"Block Crypto Mining in Browser\">Block Crypto Mining in Browser<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_1-_Using_Built-in_Features\" title=\"Method 1- Using Built-in Features \">Method 1- Using Built-in Features <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_2-_Extensions_to_Block_Crypto_Mining\" title=\"Method 2- Extensions to Block Crypto Mining \">Method 2- Extensions to Block Crypto Mining <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_3-_Use_Malwarebytes\" title=\"Method 3- Use Malwarebytes\">Method 3- Use Malwarebytes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_4-_Disable_Javascript_to_Stop_Browser_Crypto_Mining\" title=\"Method 4- Disable Javascript  to Stop Browser Crypto Mining\">Method 4- Disable Javascript  to Stop Browser Crypto Mining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_5-_Use_Ad_Blockers\" title=\"Method 5- Use Ad Blockers\">Method 5- Use Ad Blockers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_6-_Use_Tracker_Blockers\" title=\"Method 6- Use Tracker Blockers \">Method 6- Use Tracker Blockers <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_7-_Make_Changes_in_the_Host_File\" title=\"Method 7- Make Changes in the Host File \">Method 7- Make Changes in the Host File <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Method_8-_Remove_Suspicious_Extensions\" title=\"Method 8- Remove Suspicious Extensions \">Method 8- Remove Suspicious Extensions <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9538\/block-crypto-mining-in-web-browser\/#Stop_Crypto_Mining_in_Browser\" title=\"Stop Crypto Mining in Browser\">Stop Crypto Mining in Browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_if_You_are_Affected_By_Crypto_Mining\"><\/span>How to Check if You are Affected By Crypto Mining? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An easy way to check if your hardware is being used for crypto mining is to check your processes on task manager. In order to access your task manager, press <strong>CTRL + SHIFT + ESC.<\/strong> Keep a tab on your CPU<strong> <\/strong>usage. Normally, it should not exceed 20% and if it does, it doesn&#x2019;t necessarily mean that your computer is used for mining.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-1024x602.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-1536x904.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-2048x1205.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your browser is consistently using a lot of CPU and CPU that decreases once you kill your browser, perhaps you need to follow a few steps to ensure your computer&#x2019;s hardware is not used for mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Crypto_Mining_in_Browser\"><\/span>Block Crypto Mining in Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Using_Built-in_Features\"><\/span>Method 1- Using Built-in Features <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera come with inbuilt features to block crypto mining through your web browser. Here&#x2019;s a step-by-step procedure to block crypto mining on Firefox and Opera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Block Cryptominers in Firefox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>hamburger <\/strong>menu icon. Click on <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_7-5-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Block Crypto Mining in Firefox Browser\" class=\"wp-image-9543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_7-5-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_7-5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_7-5-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_7-5.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Privacy and Security.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>In the <strong>Browser Privacy <\/strong>section, select the <strong>Standard<\/strong> option for Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enabling this feature set ensures that you also block <strong>Cryptominers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16-1024x604.png\" alt=\"Block Crypto Mining in Firefox Browser\" class=\"wp-image-9542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16.png 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cryptocurrency Mining Protection in Opera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>On the homepage of Opera, click on the <strong>Settings <\/strong>icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Block Crypto Mining in Opera Browser\" class=\"wp-image-9544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Basic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Block Crypto Mining in Opera Browser\" class=\"wp-image-9545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Turn on the toggle for <strong>Block ads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Block Crypto Mining in Opera Browser\" class=\"wp-image-9546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Select the option for <strong>NoCoin. <\/strong>Enabling this feature will ensure that Cryptominers are blocked from Opera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_36-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Crypto Mining Protection in Opera\" class=\"wp-image-9547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_36-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_36-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_36-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_36.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Extensions_to_Block_Crypto_Mining\"><\/span>Method 2- Extensions to Block Crypto Mining <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several extensions available that help you block crypto mining on your web browsers. This is especially helpful for chromium-based browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Brave as they do not have any dedicated feature to block crypto mining, unlike Firefox and Opera. These extensions block the use of <strong>JavaScript <\/strong>on sites that it thinks are using your resources for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Chrome, Brave and Edge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NoMiner <\/strong>is a popular extension available on Chromium browsers to prevent crypto miners on your browser. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/nominer-block-coin-miners\/jfnangjojcioomickmmnfmiadkfhcdmd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">extension page<\/a> to install the extension, and click on <strong>Add to Chrome -&gt; Add Extension.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-4-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Extensions to Block Crypto Mining \" class=\"wp-image-9539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-4-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-4-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-4-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-4.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Opera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you are on an older build of Opera or you have not yet received the inbuilt feature to block crypto miners &#x2013; as shown in the previous step, you can install the No Coin extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-5-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Extensions to Block Crypto Mining \" class=\"wp-image-9540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-5-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-5-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-5.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.opera.com\/en\/extensions\/details\/no-coin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">extension site<\/a><\/strong>, and click on <strong>Add to Opera.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Firefox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your version of Firefox does not come with the inbuilt crypto-mining blocker, as covered in the previous method you can use an extension. crypto mining Blocker is a popular extension on Firefox that blocks crypto mining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_9-3-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Extensions to Block Crypto Mining \" class=\"wp-image-9541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_9-3-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_9-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_9-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_9-3.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">add-on page<\/a><\/strong>, and click on <strong>Add to Firefox.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Use_Malwarebytes\"><\/span>Method 3- Use Malwarebytes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes is a tool that can detect malicious and suspicious elements on your web browser. Using this tool is an effective method to block crypto mining on your web browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Malware Bytes<\/a> <\/strong>installation page. Click on <strong>Free Download.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-5-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Use Malware Bytes\" class=\"wp-image-9549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-5-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-5-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_1-5.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click the downloaded file in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-6-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Use Malware Bytes\" class=\"wp-image-9550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-6-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-6-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-6-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_2-6.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Malware Bytes is now installed on your computer. Once you open it, click on <strong>Scan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Use Malware Bytes\" class=\"wp-image-9551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Malware bytes will now scan your internet usage and prompt you if there are any malicious elements, which may also potentially use your hardware to mine crypto. This will also help you block and remove such elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Disable_Javascript_to_Stop_Browser_Crypto_Mining\"><\/span>Method 4- Disable Javascript  to Stop Browser Crypto Mining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most websites use a script to access your hardware resources for crypto mining through your web browsers. A sure-shot method to block crypto mining on your web browsers is to disable JavaScript. Here&#x2019;s a step-by-step method to do the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We do not recommend this method as it can break websites that you use normally, as most websites rely on JavaScript to render content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Chrome, Brave and Edge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>three-dots <\/strong>menu icon. Click on <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_11-3-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_11-3-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_11-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_11-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_11-3.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Security and Privacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_12-4-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_12-4-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_12-4-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_12-4-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_12-4.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Site Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_13-3-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_13-3-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_13-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_13-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_13-3.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click on <strong>JavaScript.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_14-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_14-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_14-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_14-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_14-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Select the option <strong>Don&#x2019;t allow sites to use Javascript.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>In case you are aware of a few sites that use your system for Crypto Mining, click on the <strong>Add <\/strong>button next to Not allowed to use Javascript and add the <strong>URLs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_15-3-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_15-3-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_15-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_15-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_15-3.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Opera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>On the homepage of Opera, click on the <strong>Settings <\/strong>icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Privacy <strong><strong>and<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>Security<\/strong><\/strong> and Click on <strong>Site Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_23-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_23-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_23-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_23-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_23-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Click on <strong>JavaScript.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_24-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_24-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_24-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_24-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_24-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Select the option <strong>Don&#x2019;t allow sites to use Javascript.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>If you are aware of the sites that use your system for Crypto Mining, click on the <strong>Add <\/strong>button next to Not allowed to use Javascript and add the <strong>URLs<\/strong> to block them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_25-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_25-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_25-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_25-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_25-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Firefox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>On the Firefox address bar, type in <strong>about: config.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_17-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_17-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_17-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_17-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_17-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Accept the Risk and Continue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_18-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Javascript \" class=\"wp-image-9558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_18-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_18-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_18-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_18-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Search for <strong>javascript.enabled.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_20-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_20-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_20-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_20-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_20-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>toggle <\/strong>option, as shown in the image below. This will now change the value from <strong>True <\/strong>to <strong>False.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_19-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_19-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_19-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_19-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_19-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>In case you want to reset this setting and enable back JavaScript, click on the <strong>reset<\/strong> button on the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_21-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_21-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_21-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_21-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_21-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5-_Use_Ad_Blockers\"><\/span>Method 5- Use Ad Blockers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the websites that intend to your computer hardware for crypto mining use ads to reach your web browser. Hence, using an ad blocker is an effective way to block crypto mining on your web browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Google Chrome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adblock Plus <\/strong>is a safe and popular choice among many users to block ads on your browser. Here&#x2019;s how to install the extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/adblock-plus-free-ad-bloc\/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">extension<\/a> <\/strong>page. Click on <strong>Add To Chrome -&gt; Add Extension.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_26-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_26-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_26-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_26-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_26-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>Extensions <\/strong>icon on the toolbar. Click on <strong>Adblock Plus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_27-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_27-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_27-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_27-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_27-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>The extension is now active and it will display the stats related to the ads that are blocked as you use your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_28-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_28-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_28-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_28-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_28-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This extension is also available for Firefox. Click on this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/adblocker-ultimate\/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=search\">link<\/a><\/strong> to install the extension on Firefox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Opera <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One advantage of using the Opera browser is that it comes in with an in-built ad blocker. Here&#x2019;s how to enable the feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>On the homepage of Opera, click on the <strong>Settings <\/strong>icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Basic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-2.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Turn on the toggle for <strong>Block ads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_35-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Brave Browser<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Brave Browser is renowned for its privacy features and it also comes with a very powerful adblocker. <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8239\/brave-shields-explained-turn-on-off\/\">Brave Shields<\/a> is a feature set provided by Brave to block ads on websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>On any website that you visit, click on the lion resembling <strong>Shields <\/strong>icon on the toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-1024x602.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-1536x904.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-2048x1205.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>You can now take a look at the number of ads that are blocked by Brave on the site that you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-55-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-55-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-55-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-55-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-55-1536x905.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-55-2048x1207.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6-_Use_Tracker_Blockers\"><\/span>Method 6- Use Tracker Blockers <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Ads, websites that want to use your hardware for crypto mining can reach out to your web browser through trackers. Here&#x2019;s how you can block trackers and hence block crypto mining from your web browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Chrome, and Edge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/disconnect\/jeoacafpbcihiomhlakheieifhpjdfeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Disconnect<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>extension page. Click on Add to <strong>Chrome -&gt; Add Extension.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-68-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-68-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-68-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-68-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-68.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the extension&#x2019;s menu in the top right corner&#x2014;select <strong>Disconnect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-62-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-62-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-62-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-62-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-62.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>This window will show you the extension in action and the number of trackers it blocks on any particular website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-56-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-56-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-56-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-56-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-56.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Brave Browser<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Brave Browser comes in with a solid in-built tracker blocker through Brave Shields. It is enabled by default and here&#x2019;s how you can watch this feature in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the lion resembling <strong>Shields <\/strong>icon on the toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-69-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-69-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-69-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-69-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-69.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>In the Shields menu that pops up, click on <strong>Advanced View.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-14-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-14-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-14-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-14-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-14.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>You can now see the number of trackers that it has blocked on any website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Opera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Opera Browser comes with a built-in feature to block trackers. Here&#x2019;s how to enable this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>On the homepage of Opera, click on the <strong>Settings <\/strong>icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-3-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-3-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_33-3.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Basic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-3-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-3-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_34-3.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Turn on the toggle for <strong>Block Trackers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/block-trackers-opera-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/block-trackers-opera-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/block-trackers-opera-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/block-trackers-opera-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/block-trackers-opera-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Firefox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefox has also added an inbuilt feature to block trackers. Follow the below steps to enable the feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>hamburger <\/strong>menu icon and select <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-63-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-63-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-63-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-63-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-63.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Privacy and Security.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-57-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-57-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-57-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-57-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-57.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>In the <strong>Browser Privacy <\/strong>section, select the <strong>Standard<\/strong> option for Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enabling this feature set blocks trackers on Firefox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7-_Make_Changes_in_the_Host_File\"><\/span>Method 7- Make Changes in the Host File <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A manual method of blocking specific domains you know, that use your computer hardware for crypto mining is editing the host&#8217;s file in your system. Your browser will be unable to connect to these domains as a result of this blocking, and hence websites can&#x2019;t reach your computer resources for crypto mining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can change the host&#8217;s file, add the URL and point it to 0.0.0.0, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Type in <strong>C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc <\/strong>on the windows explorer address bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-4-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-4-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-4-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-4-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_29-4.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>hosts<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_30-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_30-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_30-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_30-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_30-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Select the <strong>Notepad <\/strong>option to open the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_31-1-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_31-1-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_31-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_31-1-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_31-1.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Scroll down the file, and type in the <strong>URL <\/strong>of the site. Add <strong>0.0.0.0 <\/strong>preceding the address of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Ctrl + S <\/strong>to save the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_32-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_32-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_32-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_32-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/batch_32-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_8-_Remove_Suspicious_Extensions\"><\/span>Method 8- Remove Suspicious Extensions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you need to ensure that you do not have any suspicious plugins or extensions installed on your web browsers. Websites can also use your computer resources to mine through multiple plugins and extensions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-58-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Suspicious Extensions \" class=\"wp-image-9601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-58-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-58-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-58-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-58.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Duly visit your extension pages on your browser and ensure that any unwanted extensions are removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Crypto_Mining_in_Browser\"><\/span>Stop Crypto Mining in Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These were some of the methods to block crypto mining on your web browser. While cryptocurrencies are exciting and revolutionary, we need to be aware of unsafe practices like these and ensure we do not fall prey to the same. To stay aware and update yourself, you can always hop on to Browser To Use as we are always here to help you maintain your online safety through our guides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users can easily fall prey to unsafe practices arising from people involved in crypto services. One such unsafe practice is unauthorized people using your computer&#x2019;s resources to mine cryptocurrencies. Yes, websites can use your hardware resources to mine cryptocurrencies through your browser. 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