PC fans spinning loudly due to crypto-mining malware
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Your PC is working hard (and getting hot) because it's mining digital currency for a hacker.
Symptoms
- Loud fans
- Hot laptop
- Slow performance
Possible Causes
- Coin-miner malware
- Malicious website script
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Close Browser
If the fans stop, it was a "Browser Miner" on a specific tab.
2
Check GPU Usage
Miners often use the Graphics Card instead of the CPU.
3
Scan for "Miners"
Use an antivirus that specifically detects "Riskware" or "Miners".
When to See a Technician
Miners can significantly shorten the lifespan of your hardware by running it at 100% for long periods.
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