: Gamers were specifically targeted because they typically own high-end hardware with powerful GPUs, which are ideal for mining cryptocurrency. Context: Trainers vs. Malware
: When the compressed RAR file was extracted and the game was installed, it quietly deployed background processes like winlogon.exe (a fake system process) or ltc.exe .
: Primarily a Trojan that bundled a cryptocurrency miner.
The file is widely associated with a specific 2014 cybersecurity incident where a pirated version of the game Watch Dogs was used as a vehicle to distribute Bitcoin-mining malware . Overview of the "Watch-Dogs-TRNT" Threat
How to Install a Trainer for Watch Dogs 2 on PC (2026 Guide)