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What is cryptojacking?

Cryptojacking is a type of [cyberattack](https://www.ibm.com/topics/cyber-attack) in which cybercriminals hijack the computing resources of victims’ devices in order to mine [cryptocurrency](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/blockchain) without permission.

Cryptojacking is a type of [cyberattack](https://www.ibm.com/topics/cyber-attack) in which cybercriminals hijack the computing resources of victims’ devices in order to mine [cryptocurrency](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/blockchain) without permission.