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.
Microsoft has detected a new malware strain that targets cryptocurrency wallets, spreading primarily through infected USB drives. This sophisticated worm intercepts shortcut files, extracts private keys from the Windows clipboard, and redirects crypto transfers to its own…
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