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Clipboard Hijacking

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Clipboard Hijacking · N/A · 剪贴板劫持 · KLIP-bord HY-jak-ing · clipboard malware · crypto address swap · Cybersecurity · malware · mobile · threatsCybersecurityclipboard malware crypto address swap

/KLIP-bord HY-jak-ing/

Also known as: clipboard malware, crypto address swap

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Clipboard hijacking malware watches for copied secrets (especially crypto addresses or passwords) and silently replaces them with attacker-controlled values.

Real-World Example

Copying a wallet address and pasting a different one is a red flag for clipboard hijacking.

References

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