Microsoft found malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB sticks
CoinDesk·
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Microsoft is actively detecting malware that hijacks cryptocurrency wallets and spreads through USB sticks, intercepting shortcut files to install a worm that harvests private keys from the Windows clipboard and inserts its own wallet addresses when detecting a transfer, potentially allowing attackers to steal funds, posing a significant threat to cryptocurrency users and their digital assets worldwide.
The software intercepts shortcut files and directs them to install a worm that harvests private keys from the Windows clipboard and inserts its own destination wallet addresses when it detects a transfer.