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: Use an up-to-date antivirus program to scan your AppData and Temp folders, where these miners typically hide.

: It was frequently bundled with early "cracks" released by groups before the official game launch. Academic and Security Papers WatchDogsDDE.part1.rar

In late May 2014, multiple security reports and community alerts identified this specific file set as a "viral vector" for malicious software. Users who downloaded and installed this version reported the following: : Use an up-to-date antivirus program to scan

If you are looking for a formal "paper" or research regarding this specific incident, the most relevant academic work is: Users who downloaded and installed this version reported

: Look for processes consuming unusually high CPU/GPU power (often 90%+) while the game is not running.

(Alternative title/version). This work details how over 25% of users downloading early pirated versions of Watch Dogs likely infected their machines with the miner. Security Recommendation If you currently have this file on your system:

The file is a known archive used to distribute a pirated version of the game Watch Dogs (specifically the Digital Deluxe Edition), which famously contained a hidden Bitcoin miner and other malware. Malware Overview