Microsoft's threat team found a new malware called Crypto Clipper that hijacks cryptocurrency transactions via infected USB drives. The backdoor uses Tor to evade detection while stealing wallet addresses.

The malware alters wallet addresses in clipboard data with 98% accuracy

Uses Tor for command-and-control, making attribution nearly impossible

Microsoft expects copycat variants within 3 months

Standard antivirus misses 70% of similar fileless malware attacks

Crypto Clipper's success rate jumps to 100% when victims paste addresses more than once during transactions.

Microsoft Uncovers Lightweight Crypto-Stealing Backdoor Spreading via USB