Cryptojacking is a type of malware attack where threat actors use hijacked devices to illegally mine cryptocurrency. It is widely considered to be among the least invasive cyber security threats. That is because the goal of a cryptojacker is to remain hidden on the system for as long as possible, thus maximizing the value they extract from the target.
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