My company’s network team informed me that when I visit OKCTalk, they can see a script running that is using my pc’s resources to help mine bitcoin. Is this supposed to be happening or are they off base?

Wouldn't that be something ?

Wouldn't that be something ?

Would be if either the user or at the very least the site got something from it. But it's a bad ad, I guarantee it. I'm astounded the ads aren't blocked at the corporate level, as this is exactly why many do so.

I haven't seen this but if you could send me the ad I can block it from the site.

I would expect more CPU/GPU usage if that is the case. Currently have an image editor, two instances of Chrome, 8 browser tabs, Xbox app, Steam, and Sticky Notes open running and system isn' really working very hard:
https://i.imgur.com/u7GoS1d.png

Can you run a MalwareBytes scan to check? Your IT dept may have to install it for you.

Pete your side gig has been exposed :)

I was a little confused when they approached me and asked me if I was intentionally visiting OKCTalk frequently throughout the day (oops haha). They said every time I visit the site there is a script that runs and uses my resources. That's all they told me.

Well, I was told the same thing this week at work. Out of a little over 700 in my office they had found that 5 of us had this same script running. They said when I closed the site then it would quit running. Nothing malicious was left on my machine. As a result, OKCTalk has now been blocked in my office.

Turn off Javascript in your browsers. Problem solved.