qBittorrent Web UI Exploited to Mine Cryptocurrency: Here’s How to Fix

qBittorrent is one of the most popular torrent clients around but taking time to properly configure security surrounding its web interface shouldn't be overlooked. A combination of unchanged default credentials and UPnP settings allowed an attacker to install Monero mining software on a user's PC. Fortunately the dangers are mitigated with a few easy but crucial steps.