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Clipboard-address substitution

Malware replaces a copied address before it is pasted.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

Malware replaces a copied address before it is pasted.

Why it matters

A similar prefix and suffix make a short visual check pass.

What to check

Compare the full address on the signing device and preserve clipboard history and malware evidence.

Sources

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