: Check the SHA256 checksum of your download against the ones listed on the official site to ensure the file hasn't been tampered with. 🛠️ Getting Started the Right Way
: On Windows, running xmrig.exe as an Administrator enables "Huge Pages," which significantly increases your hash rate. xmrig.rar
: They encrypt your files once the archive is opened. : Check the SHA256 checksum of your download
: They mine to the attacker's wallet, not yours, using your electricity and hardware. : They mine to the attacker's wallet, not
: They contain the miner but also hide "stealer" malware that grabs your passwords and browser cookies.
Even official contributors on the XMRig GitHub warn users to never download random .rar files from untrusted sources. ✅ How to Download XMRig Safely
: Never use a wallet address from an exchange like Coinbase for mining; use a dedicated Monero wallet like the official Monero GUI .