Cryptojacking: Detecting Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Mining
February 01, 2026
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Cryptojacking hijacks your resources for cryptocurrency mining.
Infection Vectors
- Malicious websites
- Compromised cloud accounts
- Infected containers
- Supply chain attacks
- Browser extensionsDetection Signs
- High CPU/GPU usage
- Increased cloud costs
- Slow system performance
- Unusual network connections
- Overheating hardwarePrevention
- Cloud cost monitoring
- Browser mining blockers
- Network traffic analysis
- Container scanning
- Resource monitoring alertsRelated Posts
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