Introduction: Cryptojacking is a type of cybercrime where a criminal secretly uses the victim's computing power to generate cryptocurrency.

This usually occurs when the victim unwittingly installed a programme with malicious scripts which allows the cybercriminal to access their internet - connected device, for example by clicking on an unknown link in an email or visiting an infected website. Programme called coin miners are then used by the criminal to create or mine cryptocurrency.

This type of cryptocurrency we see primarily mined on personal computers is called Monero.

Sign You could be a Victim of Cryptojacking.

1. A noticeable slowdown in device performance.

2. Overheating of batteries on devices

3. Unexpected increase in electricity cost.

4. Device shutting down due to lack of available processing power

5. Reduction in productivity of your device or router

Preventive Tips

a. Use browser extension that are designed to block coin mining

b. Continuously monitor resources on your computer ( processing speed and power usage)

c. Block pages that are known to deliver Cryptojacking

d. Use more privacy - focused and blockers

e. Installed the latest software updates and patches for your operating system