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Morning Edition · Friday, June 19, 2026
Microsoft Flags Wallet-Stealing Worm as DeFi Exploit Reports Pile Up
A USB-spreading malware harvests private keys while a steady series of smaller on-chain thefts keeps monthly losses elevated.
Microsoft researchers identified malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB drives. According to CoinDesk, the software intercepts Windows shortcut files to install a worm that harvests private keys from the clipboard and s…
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