How Malware Generates Millions with Just 60 Lines of Code: A Rust Developer's Guide to Clipboard Hijacking

Introduction

Welcome back to Malware Sloth Developer Series, where we build the malware that infects thousands of users daily. This guide delves into a particularly simple tactic malware developers employ clipboard hijacking.

Clipboard Hijacking

Clipboard hijacking is a simple tactic cybercriminals employ to exploit users' reliance on copying and pasting cryptocurrency wallet addresses. By replacing legitimate wallet addresses with ones controlled by hackers, unsuspecting users unknowingly send their funds to the wrong destination. This tactic, executed with just a few …

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