What does a Bitcoin Miner virus do?

To check your computer for hidden mining, you can run Windows Task Manager (by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del and activating Task Manager) or another program that allows you to monitor the CPU, GPU, memory, disk space, network activity and what processes are running on the system.

All about cryptojacking Cryptojacking (also called malicious cryptomining) is an online threat that hides on a computer or mobile device and uses the machine’s resources to “mine” forms of online currency known as cryptocurrencies . Malicious cryptominers often come through web browser downloads or rogue mobile apps.

Once installed, Crackonosh quietly uses the computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrencies for the hackers . The malware has been used to generate $2 million worth of a cryptocurrency known as monero since at least June 2018, according to Avast.