What causes cryptomining on developer servers?

Compromised npm packages, cracked software, weak SSH, or remote access gone wrong. One bad install spreads it everywhere.

How do I prevent cryptomining attacks as a solo dev ?

Follow a hardening checklist: no root SSH, IP whitelists, --ignore-scripts on npm, regular audits, Docker isolation. Backup obsessively.

Yes—if you chase symptoms (new servers) instead of roots (local infections, bad packages). This dev's story proves it.

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Everyone figures solo devs just code and ship. Wrong. This guy's CPU hell loop proves security isn't optional—it's survival.

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