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What Is Cryptojacking? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 6:32:20 PM

Cryptojacking is the unauthorized use of a company's computers or servers to mine cryptocurrency for someone else. It does not steal data, but it eats up processing power and electricity, slows devices down and is often a sign that someone already has access to the company network or cloud.

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