2025 Has Already Brought a Host of New Crypto-Stealing Malwares—Here's 5 to Watch Out For

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We'll explore here five relatively new crypto-stealing malware types, from screenshot and clipboard stealers to fake video conferencing software. Let's go!

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Malware is any malicious software designed to infiltrate and harm a system. In 2024 alone, wallet drainer malware stole nearly $500 million from over 332,000 victims. The largest single theft reached $55.48 million, with the first quarter seeing the highest activity.