Xmrig.rar Apr 2026

Most official releases of XMRig are distributed as files for Windows or .tar.gz for Linux. Files named "xmrig.rar" found on third-party forums, YouTube descriptions, or random download sites are frequently:

: The source code and official binaries are hosted on the XMRig GitHub repository.

: They mine to the attacker's wallet, not yours, using your electricity and hardware.

Even official contributors on the XMRig GitHub warn users to never download random .rar files from untrusted sources. ✅ How to Download XMRig Safely