đ´ Hackers are attacking through fake Office extensions â over 4,600 wallets stolen
Experts from Kaspersky Lab are sounding the alarm: hackers are spreading malware through fake Microsoft Office add-ons. The goal is mining on your computer and stealing crypto by substituting addresses.
đ How it works:
â The malware is disguised as Office extensions
â Distributed through the SourceForge website
â The victim runs the installer â the system gets infected
â ClipBanker changes the cryptocurrency wallet address in the clipboard
â Money is transferred to the attackers
â Already 4,604 users have been affected, of which 90% are in Russia
đ Impact: negative â a blow to trust in alternative software sources and an increased risk among crypto investors.
đ Historical fact:
A similar ClipBanker was used in attacks in 2021. At that time, the virus replaced addresses for more than 10,000 users â the damage exceeded $2.5 million.
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