: Use an up-to-date antivirus program to scan your AppData and Temp folders, where these miners typically hide.
If you are looking for a formal "paper" or research regarding this specific incident, the most relevant academic work is: WatchDogsDDE.part1.rar
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 : Use an up-to-date antivirus program to scan
: The installer covertly installed a miner that utilized the victim's CPU and GPU resources to mine cryptocurrency for the attackers, leading to high system temperatures and significantly reduced performance. In late May 2014, multiple security reports and
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:
: It was frequently bundled with early "cracks" released by groups before the official game launch. Academic and Security Papers
: Look for processes consuming unusually high CPU/GPU power (often 90%+) while the game is not running.