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title: How to File a Cryptojacking Complaint
description: How do you file a cryptojacking complaint and who do you complain to? How to report a cryptominer someone secretly placed onto your computer, servers, or network.
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# [How to File a Cryptojacking Complaint](https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/how-to-file-a-cryptojacking-complaint)

 Written by [SecureWorld News Team](https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/author/secureworld-news-team) | Mon | Oct 8, 2018 | 4:44 PM Z

If your computer or network suddenly slows down or is crashing more frequently, someone may have secretly installed cryptomining on the devices.

It utilizes part of your system's GPU and processing power, stealing your ability to use it and often increasing power costs as your infected computers or servers never take a break.

This crime, known as cryptojacking, can now be reported to the Federal Trade Commission.

SecureWorld has previously written [How to Spot a Fake Email from Apple](https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/how-to-spot-fake-apple-emails), iTunes or the App Store and [How to Spot a Fake PayPal Email](https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/how-to-spot-a-fake-paypal-email).

In this case, we'll let [TechRepublic](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-file-a-cryptojacking-complaint-with-the-ftc/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0g&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Twitter+Card&utm_content=5bb9ab7b9ac5640001c4666a&utm_medium=trueAnthemCard&utm_source=twitterCard) do the explaining about how to report cyrptojacking to the FTC.

"The process for submitting an FTC complaint about cryptojacking can look complicated at first glance, but don't worry: It's quite simple. Head over to [www.ftc.gov/complaint](https://www.ftc.gov/complaint). Once there you'll see a list of categories to choose from."

Check out the [TechRepublic article](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-file-a-cryptojacking-complaint-with-the-ftc/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0g&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Twitter+Card&utm_content=5bb9ab7b9ac5640001c4666a&utm_medium=trueAnthemCard&utm_source=twitterCard) for a visual step-by-step walk through of filing a cryptojacking complaint. 

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