Microsoft found malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB sticks
Microsoft has identified a new worm-like malware that spreads via USB drives to hijack cryptocurrency wallets. The malware monitors the clipboard for sensitive data and replaces recipient addresses with attacker-controlled ones.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant security risk for crypto users, demonstrating how physical hardware vulnerabilities can lead to direct financial theft.
The firm calls the malware a "crypto clipper", and its Defender Antivirus identifies it as Trojan:Win32/CryptoBandits.
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