Microsoft Warns USB Shortcut Malware Is Spreading a Crypto Clipper Through Windows Devices

Microsoft has warned that attackers are using malicious Windows shortcut files on USB drives to spread a cryptocurrency clipper that can steal wallet data and redirect transactions. The campaign has affected users since February 2026, according to Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Microsoft Defender Experts. The malware spreads when a user opens a weaponized .lnk file […] The post Microsoft Warns USB Shortcut Malware Is Spreading a Crypto Clipper Through Windows Devices appeared first on VPN Central.