Spyware

What Is a Spyware?

Spyware is a type of malware programmed to record every activity that goes on in an infected device and relay it to a snooper. Its main purpose is to track a person's activity online and harvest information from them so that it can be used for the hacker's personal gain, such as selling data to marketers or identity fraud. 

What Are Different Types of Spyware in Crypto?

How Is Spyware in Crypto Dangerous?

What Are Cryptojackers?  

How to Detect Crypto Mining Malware?

1. Check for suspicious process activity and monitor system processes for any suspicious activity running in the background.

2. Review log files.

3. Look for unusually high CPU usage that could indicate crypto mining malware.

4. Monitor network traffic for any suspicious outbound connections.

5. Look for any suspicious files or programs.

6. Use anti-malware software to detect any crypto-mining malware.

How to Remove Bitcoin Mining Malware?

1. Run an anti-malware/anti-virus scan on your computer. Many anti-malware programs can detect and remove Bitcoin mining malware, as well as other types of malicious software.

2. Check your Task Manager for suspicious processes. If you notice processes that use a high percentage of your CPU or GPU resources, it could signal Bitcoin mining malware.  

3. Manually remove any malicious files or registry entries related to the Bitcoin mining malware.

4. Monitor your system for any further signs of infection.