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

Crypto CoinDesk By Omkar Godbole 19 Jun 2026 08:48 1 min read
Microsoft found malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB sticks

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.

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.

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