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An Internet cafe has several computers available for public use. Recently, users have reported the computers are much slower than they were the previous week. A technician finds the CPU is at 100%utilization, and antivirus scans report no current infection. Which of the following is MOST likely causing the issue?

A.
Spyware is redirecting browser searches.
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Spyware is redirecting browser searches.
B.
A cryptominer is verifying transactions.
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B.
A cryptominer is verifying transactions.
C.
Files were damaged from a cleaned virus infection.
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C.
Files were damaged from a cleaned virus infection.
D.
A keylogger is capturing user passwords.
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D.
A keylogger is capturing user passwords.
Suggested answer: B

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A cryptominer is a malicious program that uses the CPU resources of a computer to generate cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. This can cause the CPU to run at 100% utilization and slow down the system. Spyware, virus and keylogger are other types of malware, but they do not necessarily cause high CPU usage. Verified Reference: https://www.comptia.org/blog/what-iscryptomining

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