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ClipXDaemon Malware Targets Linux Crypto Users by Hijacking Clipboard in X11 Sessions

VPN Central [Unofficial] March 9, 2026
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A newly discovered Linux malware called ClipXDaemon is targeting cryptocurrency users by silently hijacking clipboard data in X11 desktop environments. Security researchers say the malware continuously monitors the clipboard and replaces copied cryptocurrency wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones. Unlike many modern malware strains, ClipXDaemon operates without any command-and-control infrastructure, making detection significantly harder for traditional […] The post ClipXDaemon Malware Targets Linux Crypto Users by Hijacking Clipboard in X11 Sessions appeared first on VPN Central.

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