What is cryptojacking?
Cryptojacking is a type of cyberattack in which hackers infiltrate a user’s device and secretly use computing resources to mine cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency mining demands significant computing power, but offers hackers the reward of earning cryptocurrency or traditional currency. While cryptojacking occurs without the knowledge of the victim, it often diminishes the performance of the infected device, causing it to run slowly, crash, or heat up. Cryptojacking continues to rise in popularity with the growth of digital currencies. Cryptojacking schemes often begin with a phishing email.
