https://techmonitor.ai/technology/cybersecurity/cryptojacking

As the value of cryptocurrencies soared last year, so too did cryptojacking, in which criminals use hacked computers to mine for new crypto coins. Although not as damaging as some other forms of malware, cryptominers can degrade a device’s performance and, if undetected, can alert criminals to an insecure network.

Cryptojacking is a type of cybercrime in which a hacked computer is used to mine for cryptocurrency.