Slow PC? Experts warn a sinister new malware could be behind it

Australian cybersecurity experts are raising awareness about a new type of crypto-malware infecting devices and slowing their performance as criminals harness users’ devices to mine cryptocurrency. The malware is hard to detect as no data is lost, but it can make victims’ devices extremely slow. Recommended measures against this malware include regular device and software updates, use of advanced antivirus software, and cautious internet behavior.