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Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives

The malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.

Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives

Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives

Published June 19, 2026 · Category: Markets

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The malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.

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Originally published at cointelegraph.com.

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