security check
Posted: 27-Dec-2021 | 5:58PM · 14 Replies · Permalink
Why is my Norton 360 checking my GPU for mining viability? I find this to be very intrusive on my personal computer. You are snooping on my computer.
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Re: security check
Posted: 27-Dec-2021 | 6:09PM · Edited: 27-Dec-2021 | 6:18PM · Permalink
@soyepitsme
Have you seen your Diagnostic Report?
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-360/current/solutions/v19648659
Re: security check
Posted: 27-Dec-2021 | 6:12PM · Permalink
At least they told you that they are snooping. 
In all honesty I think it is just informative and a check to see if your GPU meets requirements. Probably done by the crypto program as a matter of routine.
Is this just at startup or does it check throughout the day? I will look for entries in my history now also.
Re: security check
Posted: 27-Dec-2021 | 6:28PM · Permalink
My history shows no entries for a GPU check.
I do have a GPU that meets minimum requirements and the banner shows "Turn your PCs idle time into cash" but I am not running the mining program (and never will). My PC stays on 24/7 and of course at times I do need a restart.
Re: security check
Posted: 27-Dec-2021 | 11:33PM · Permalink
When I click on "Crypto mining" in history I get "There are currently no entries to view for this category".
When I click on "Full history" in history I see no entries for Crypto.
Re: security check
Posted: 28-Dec-2021 | 1:20PM · Edited: 28-Dec-2021 | 1:46PM · Permalink
@xjoex
Maybe, a change from Norton?
My Registry Cleanup stopped populating noise. Maybe, Crytpo Mining stopped...too?
~ my last entry is 27th
Category: Crypto Mining
Date & Time,Risk,Activity,Status,Recommended Action,RIG ID
12/27/2021 8:53:24 PM,Info,No viable GPU found that can support crypto mining,Detected,No Action Required,
I've "Clear Entries" and will monitor.
Re: security check
Posted: 28-Dec-2021 | 8:45PM · Edited: 28-Dec-2021 | 8:50PM · Permalink
Category: Crypto Mining
Date & Time,Risk,Activity,Status,Recommended Action,RIG ID
12/28/2021 6:04:26 PM,Info,No viable GPU found that can support crypto mining,Detected,No Action Required,
Re: security check
Posted: 29-Dec-2021 | 8:56AM · Edited: 29-Dec-2021 | 9:00AM · Permalink
as test: I renamed NCrypt.exe -> NCrypt.exe123
Q:) Why does Norton keep checking for a viable GPU that can support crypto mining.
A:) Norton thinks users will change/upgrade their GPU for a GPU that can support crypto mining.
I'm not finding a related scheduled task. I guess the GPU check is baked in.
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