Microsoft found malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB sticks
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coinDesk
June 19, 2026 · 01:48
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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