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Payal Manghnani
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What is Cryptojacking and How to Avoid It? Cryptojacking is when a hacker secretly uses your computer to mine cryptocurrency without your permission. This can happen when you're browsing the internet, watching a movie, or even when your computer is just sitting idle. The tricky part is that these hackers do this quietly in the background. Unlike other harmful software, cryptojacking doesn’t damage your computer or your files, but it does slow down your computer because it uses up your processing power. For everyday users, this can be annoying. Cryptojacking usually occurs when you download harmful software from untrustworthy websites. To protect yourself from cryptojacking, you can take simple steps: install an antivirus program and avoid downloading files that seem suspicious. You can also add a special browser extension that checks for cryptojacking, so you don’t have to worry about someone using your computer for mining without you knowing! Share ur thoughts 🤔
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