Malware
Note: Data in this section last updated September 12th, 2022
Malware was responsible for over $3B of losses in 2021.
Malware Cost Users $3.2B in 2021
The most popular methods used by hackers include:
Cryptojacking: The unauthorized use of someone else's computer to mine cryptocurrency. Technically, cryptojackers are stealing computing power (and therefore electricity), but this can be given a numerical value.
Trojans: Viruses that look like legitimate programs but instead infiltrate a user’s computer to steal important data such as a person’s private keys
Clippers: Clipping is the process of inserting new text into a user’s clipboard. Hackers use this to insert the address of their crypto wallets, so when a user goes to transfer funds it is redirected to the hacker (note: always triple check the address you’re sending to!)
Info Stealers: Collect saved files, autocomplete history and seed phrases from compromised computers.
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