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Cryptojacking

Unauthorized use of a compromised system's CPU or GPU to mine cryptocurrency for the attacker. Typically delivered by an automated dropper after an exploit, it is usually detected through sustained high CPU load rather than through data loss.

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Post-Compromise Checklist for Self-Hosted Services

When a self-hosted service is exploited, a fast miner is the visible part. This checklist covers containment, persistence hunting, secret rotation, and the rebuild decision in the right order.

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