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Taskoppinm
Iron Contributor
Aug 08, 2025

New XMR folder appears

A short while ago I noticed a new folder named XMR. I did not create this folder I deleted it, twice and just minutes later it was back. Is this something I should be worried about? Who put it there? How can I remove it so it doesn't come back? Please clear this mystery for me.

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  • Doress8980's avatar
    Doress8980
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    Cybercriminals sometimes use folders or files named "XMR" to hide mining malware or malicious scripts that mine Monero on your system without your consent.

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