diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/monkey.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/monkey.py
index 50b145cc0..d6da3390d 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/monkey.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/monkey.py
@@ -128,10 +128,6 @@ class InfectionMonkey:
         logger.debug("default server set to: %s" % self._opts.server)
         return True
 
-    @staticmethod
-    def _is_monkey_alive_by_config():
-        return not WormConfiguration.alive
-
     @staticmethod
     def _is_upgrade_to_64_needed():
         return WindowsUpgrader.should_upgrade()