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ADVISORY · 2026-06-18 · SRC BLEEPINGCOMPUTER · HIGH
2026-06-18 high REL 6/10

USB worm distributes clipboard-stealing malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets

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A self-propagating malware campaign leverages USB devices and Windows shortcuts to distribute wallet-stealing malware capable of monitoring clipboard activity. The threat actors use Tor network infrastructure to hide command-and-control communications, making attribution and network detection more difficult.

Why it matters in Western Canada: Financial institutions, credit unions, and energy sector organizations in Western Canada increasingly manage cryptocurrency holdings and digital assets; employees at these organizations using personal crypto wallets remain vulnerable to clipboard-stealing attacks via USB-based distribution.


Summary generated from the original advisory. Read the full source: bleepingcomputer

Source
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usb-worm-spreads-crypto-stealing-malware-via-windows-shortcut-files/
CVEs
None listed
Tags
usb malware, clipboard stealer, cryptocurrency, tor, self-spreading
Provenance
mask2-ti-pipeline (AI-assisted, human-reviewable)