I didn't realize the context was lost when the thread was moved. For that I apologize. Your posts make a lot more sense now.

However, you weren't very nice about it. Was it necessary to accuse me of having little mining knowledge, or being unable to read
when a simple clarification would do? Maybe you could dial the flame thrower down a notch or 2.

I also didn't start this round, I specifically avoided replying directly to you to avoid a confrontation.
Yet here we are.

I don't want to hijack the thread with a one on one, so...

The key for any infection is to disconnect from the network immediately and not reconnect until completely clean
and the source of the initial infection has been identified and prevented from reoccuring.

It seems now it's just a matter of execution, which is complicated by distance and the pandemic.

I'm now wondering if the hosting was part of the scam. If a pre-infected miner was bought second hand with an offer to host
it remotely it makes it more difficult for the owner to disinfect.