Security · 1d ago
Fake Reputation Campaign Fuels Crypto Clipboard Hijacker
Attackers used GitHub, YouTube, and VirusTotal to build false trust for a cross-platform clipboard hijacker that steals cryptocurrency. The campaign involved fake stars, comments, and video tutorials to appear legitimate. The malware targets both Windows and macOS users by replacing copied wallet addresses.
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The story highlights how attackers weaponize platform trust signals, but the specific threat remains niche compared to broader crypto scams.
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