The relatively low-power processor available on the Raspberry Pi, even in the highest specced Pi 3 Model B, makes it a poor machine for mining cryptocurrency according to those who’ve tried it, especially when compared to the effectiveness of using GPUs or ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) tailored to the task.
The script mines Monero, not Bitcoin. No ASIC miners actually exist for Monero, and it can still be profitable to mine using only a CPU. Granted, the Pi 3 may not be very efficient at mining, but when you’re getting free electricity by pwning peoples Pi’s that probably doesn’t matter much.
… or just change the password from the default one
Forcing users to change the password is needed. If you allow the users to shoot themselves in the foot, they’ll do it and blame you.
yeah, but the “Update YOUR Pi” headline is very misleading, all you need to do is change the pw and you’re secured
The script mines Monero, not Bitcoin. No ASIC miners actually exist for Monero, and it can still be profitable to mine using only a CPU. Granted, the Pi 3 may not be very efficient at mining, but when you’re getting free electricity by pwning peoples Pi’s that probably doesn’t matter much.