Microsoft Finds USB Worm Hijacking Crypto Wallet Transfers

TLDR Microsoft identified new USB-based malware targeting crypto wallets on Windows systems. The malware, tracked as Trojan:Win32/CryptoBandits, spreads through infected “.lnk” shortcut files. Once executed, it installs a worm that runs continuously on the infected device. The worm monitors clipboard activity every 500 milliseconds to capture sensitive crypto data. It steals seed phrases and private [...]

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