For this reason, I don't store anything related to crypto on my device. I noticed this virus when I was trying to use an exchange. I copied the deposit address and that's when it happened. There was no funds, seedphrase, secret keys or important documents laying around on my desktop.
I made this post, so that other people may see it. Especially the newbies. Since many of us don't know there is a virus called clipboard virus that hijacks clipboards. The topic was created purely as a reminder (again).
Thank you for sharing your story and this important warning for beginners. Indeed, clipboard hijacking is very common, and scammers have managed to steal a lot from people unaware of its malicious activities. The clipboard virus if not stealing sensitive and important data and personal information; can focus on replacing the copied address of a wallet/exchange in the clipboard with the scammer's wallet address. Many people may fall victim to this type of scam. Even most antivirus programs on Windows may not detect and remove it, and it can be challenging to determine if the device is infected or not. As everyone mentioned, the solution is to create a Linux operating system or use a non-main device if you prefer a Windows operating system that is not intended for conducting financial transactions and does not contain wallets or anything related to cryptocurrencies. It is best to avoid cracked programs, torrent files, or any programs downloaded from unknown sources.I made this post, so that other people may see it. Especially the newbies. Since many of us don't know there is a virus called clipboard virus that hijacks clipboards. The topic was created purely as a reminder (again).