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CryptoBearishCoinDesk · Jun 197/10
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Microsoft found malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB sticks

Microsoft identified a sophisticated malware strain that hijacks cryptocurrency wallets by intercepting Windows shortcut files and installing a worm capable of stealing private keys from the clipboard and redirecting transactions to attacker-controlled addresses. The malware spreads via USB drives, posing a significant threat to desktop-based crypto holders.

Microsoft found malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB sticks