Clipboard Hijacking
Security● Common
Malware that monitors the clipboard for bitcoin addresses and replaces them with attacker-controlled addresses. Exploits copy-paste workflow when sending transactions. Victim sends bitcoin to attacker instead of intended recipient.
Technical Notes
Detection: address changes after pasting. Prevention: always verify full address on hardware wallet display, use QR codes, address whitelisting. Mobile and desktop malware variants exist. Some substitute similar-looking addresses (first/last chars match).
Metadata
Visibility: Public
Created:1/3/2026by System