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A user's computer was infected with a Monero cryptominer, with a commenter suggesting the Roblox platform is a common vector for malware injectors.

What happened

Post: "My friend had a bitcoin miner installed on??"

Source

RedditSep 12, 2026By u/Sorosh78

r/computerviruses

My friend had a bitcoin miner installed on??

upvotes
30
comments
13

Extracted from these lines

  • [image] Screenshot shows 'Roblox' and 'Robux_Cache' folders alongside malware files like 'xmrig.exe'.

  • [comment u/Soyl3ntgr33nz] lmfao that's pretty common, Roblox is a swarm of malware injectors

reddit.com/r/computerviruses/comments/1we66w3/my_friend_had_a_bitcoin...Open the source

Comments on the post

5 of 13 comments
  • “robux_cache lmao brother”

    u/v_erg9 points · Sep 12, 2026View

  • “not bitcoin, monero”

    u/re1213214 points · Sep 12, 2026View

  • “Let windows defender do a offline scan, these programs have a habit of hiding when task manager opens. Some are difficult to fully get rid off”

    u/Pristine-Pangolin-613 points · Sep 12, 2026View

  • “thats a real bitcoin miner id suggest never installing it again”

    u/Embarrassed-Dot-53762 points · Sep 12, 2026View

  • “lmfao that's pretty common, Roblox is a swarm of malware injectors”

    u/Soyl3ntgr33nz2 points · Sep 15, 2026View

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Signal
Customer feedback

What this signalsUser posts often show product pain before it reaches reviews or churn.

Subreddit
r/computerviruses
Event date
Sep 2026

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Numbers

Mentions
1

Details

Timing
Completed
Category
Security
Link URL
i.redd.it
Virality
Somewhat high
Post kind
Image
Prominence
Core
Company's role
Vendor

Topics and mentions

Topics

  • platform security
  • cryptomining
  • malware

Flair

  • Disinfection Help

Extraction

Sentiment
Negative
Detected
Sep 12, 2026
signal_type
reddit-company
signal_subtype
customerFeedback

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