Clipboard Hijacking

Learn how this scam works and how to protect your My Wallet and funds with simple safety checks.

If you copy a wallet address and notice that it changes when you paste it—stop immediately and check your device. It may be infected with malware designed to steal your funds.

🥷 How does it work?

A malicious program intercepts user's clipboard data and secretly replaces wallet addresses. Here’s how it happens:

1

Users copy a wallet address to send funds.

2

Malware swaps it with a scammer’s address in their clipboard.

3

Users paste the modified address into the transaction field.

4

Without noticing the switch, they confirm the transfer.

5

Their funds go straight to the scammer.

Since blockchain transactions are irreversible, there's no way to get them back.

😰 Is your device infected?

Check it now:

1

Copy any random text or number (not a wallet address).

2

Paste it somewhere to confirm it copies correctly.

3

Now copy and paste a real wallet address.

4

If the pasted address is different from what you copied—your device is compromised.

🕵️ How to protect yourself?

1. Use antivirus software

Regularly scan your devices for malware and viruses.

1. Always double-check recipient addresses

Even a single altered character can send your funds to the wrong place. Save trusted addresses in My Wallet to avoid mistakes.

1. Send a small transfer first

Before transferring a large amount, send a small sum to confirm it reaches the correct address.

1. Be cautious online

Avoid downloading files from unverified sources and don’t click suspicious links.

Never share your seed phrase with anyone.

If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stick to basic security rules to protect your funds.