Researcher Runs Coinhive Cryptominer in Excel Just Days After Microsoft Announces JavaScript Custom Functions

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Microsoft made big news at 2018 Build when it announced JavaScript custom functions for Excel. Developers can use custom functions to work alongside and thereby potentially extend Excel's built-in formulas including =SUM() and =LOOKUP(). When created, the functions will work on a PC, Mac, Excel online, and everywhere else add-ons work.

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