The Silent Heist: How Cryptojackers Stole Millions Without Anyone Noticing Your computer is working harder than it should. Your electricity bill crept up last month. Your fan never stops. You think it's normal. It isn't. Cryptojacking is the most invisible crime in cybersecurity. Unlike ransomware — which announces itself with a terrifying popup — or data theft — which triggers breach notifications — cryptojacking leaves no trace except a slower PC and a higher electricity bill. The attacker's business model is elegant in its cruelty: use your hardware, consume your electricity, pay nothing, collect everything. And it worked. For years. At massive scale. This is the story of how it happened. The Anatomy of a Cryptojacking Attack Before we get to the real incidents, you need to understand the attack chain. Because once you see it, you'll understand why these campaigns ran undetected for so long. Step 1 — The Bait The most common entry point isn't a sophisticated exploit. It's a website.…