Silent Swap Crypto Clipper Uses Fake Google Notes Extension to Replace Wallet Addresses

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an active browser extension campaign that is designed to steal cryptocurrency by stealthily replacing wallet addresses when unsuspecting users initiate a transaction.

The cryptocurrency clipper activity has been codenamed Silent Swap by McAfee Labs.

“The campaign is delivered through unsigned installers – observed in both .NET and Golang variants – that

Source: The Hacker News

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