Thu, September 19, 2024 at 22:05

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  Joy

  • Hey Annie!

  • Have you heard about the latest scam in the crypto world?

  • It's called Clipper Malware, and it's causing quite a stir.😨

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• Annie

  • Oh no, another scam?

  • What exactly is Clipper Malware?🤔

  
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  Joy

  • Yeah, it's pretty sneaky.

  • Clipper Malware targets crypto transactions by intercepting and changing copied wallet addresses on your clipboard.

  • So, when you think you're sending funds to one address, it actually goes to the scammer's address.😱

• Annie

  • Wow, that's really scary!

  • How long has this been going on?😟

  
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  Joy

  • Interestingly, this method was first discovered about 7 years ago, but it's making a big comeback now.

  • Initially, it was found on Windows, but now it's affecting both Android and iOS devices.📱💻

• Annie

  • So, it's not just limited to one type of device?

  • That's even worse.

  • How are people supposed to protect themselves?😨

  
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  Joy

  • Good question!

  • The experts recommend manually confirming wallet addresses before making any transactions, using apps from trusted sources like the Apple or Google Play Store, and being cautious with unknown platforms.🔍

• Annie

  • Got it.

  • Are there any specific communities or platforms that are being targeted more than others?🤔

  
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  Joy

  • Yes, actually.

  • The Shiba Inu community has been specifically warned by Shibarmy Scam Alerts about this rising threat.

  • They're also dealing with imposters targeting their new staking platform, K9 Finance.🐕

• Annie

  • Imposters too?

  • This sounds like a nightmare for the Shiba Inu community.

  • What are they doing to combat this?😥

  
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  Joy

  • The K9 Finance team is actively fighting off DDoS attacks and fake groups on platforms like Telegram.

  • They're urging users to only follow official links and stay vigilant.🚨

• Annie

  • It's good they're taking action, but it still sounds pretty risky.

  • How are major platforms like Binance handling this?🤨

  
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  Joy

  • Binance has been blacklisting dubious wallet addresses and notifying users about potential threats.

  • But despite these efforts, the entire crypto community is still at significant risk.😔

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• Annie

  • That's really concerning.

  • Do you think this news is more of a positive or negative for the market?📉📈

  
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  Joy

  • Honestly, it's definitely a negative.

  • The rise of Clipper Malware and other scams can erode trust in the crypto market, making people more hesitant to invest.

  • It's a big setback for the industry.😞

  • To sum up, this article is considered a 😱Bearish for investors!!