Binance warned of malware that changed addresses while users were shooting and peaked on August 27.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has warned of a security threat that has become increasingly prevalent in recent days and is targeting user wallets.

According to the exchange, the malware, dubbed “Clipper,” causes serious financial losses by changing the sender addresses in cryptocurrency transactions. The malware in question targets wallet addresses that users have copied and pasted with addresses determined by the attacker. When the user completes the transfer without noticing the change, the cryptocurrency is transferred to the attacker’s account.

There was a big increase on August 27

In particular, on August 27, 2024, it was determined that there was a significant increase in the use of this software. It is noted that viruses often spread through unofficial software and plugins in Android and web applications, but iOS users should also be careful of such threats. According to experts, users often download this software when searching for software in their language or accidentally through unofficial channels.

Security measures taken by Binance

The statement also includes security measures taken by Binance. It is emphasized that the exchange has blacklisted the attackers’ addresses and that so far, many fraud attempts have been prevented in this way. It is also stated that affected users have been notified and advised to check their devices for suspicious software. It is also emphasized that the cases reported are constantly monitored and analyzed.