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Crypto Heist Fueled by Elaborate Fake Reputation-Boosting Campaign

Attackers are using multiple online channels — including GitHub, YouTube, and VirusTotal — to build an illusion of trust to spread a cross-platform clipboard hijacker.

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The attackers behind a recent crypto heist employed a sophisticated strategy to gain credibility and spread malware. They created a fake online presence by posting on various platforms, including GitHub, YouTube, and VirusTotal, to build an illusion of trust.

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