High CPU usage by a process without any corresponding legitimate system activity could indicate a malicious process consuming resources to evade detection, perform cryptocurrency mining, or execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. It's crucial to investigate such anomalies to identify potential threats.
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