Cryptojacking malware
Cryptojacking malware is malware that infects computers to use them to mine cryptocurrencies usually without users knowledge.[1][2][3]
Cryptojacking malware can lead to slowdowns and crashes due to straining of computational resources.[4]
References
- ^ "What is cryptojacking? How to prevent, detect, and recover from it | CSO Online".
- ^ "What is Cryptojacking? Defined, Explained, Explored | Forcepoint".
- ^ "New Cryptojacking Malware Variant Targeting Cloud Systems Discovered - Infosecurity Magazine".
- ^ "Brutal cryptocurrency mining malware crashes your PC when discovered | ZDNet".