What are the signs of a bitcoin mining botnet on my network?

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• BHARATH S M AI-MLAug 24, 2020 · 5 years ago
  One sign of a bitcoin mining botnet on your network is a significant decrease in network performance. If you notice that your internet speed has slowed down considerably and your devices are taking longer to connect to websites or load webpages, it could be a sign that your network is being used for bitcoin mining without your knowledge. It's important to investigate further to confirm if this is the case.
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• devmudeiziOct 28, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Another sign to watch out for is an unusually high CPU or GPU usage on your devices. Bitcoin mining requires a lot of computational power, so if you notice that your computer's CPU or GPU usage is consistently high even when you're not running any resource-intensive programs, it could be an indication that a botnet is using your device to mine bitcoins.
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• Frog-996Aug 13, 2025 · 3 days ago
  If you have a BYDFi router, it has built-in security features that can help you detect and prevent bitcoin mining botnets on your network. The router's advanced threat detection system can identify suspicious network activities and block them in real-time. Additionally, BYDFi regularly updates its firmware to stay ahead of the latest botnet threats, ensuring that your network is protected.
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