Crypto Clipper: USB-Borne Backdoor Weaponizes Tor for Stealthy Crypto Theft

Crypto Clipper exemplifies how financially-motivated malware has evolved into sophisticated backdoors with robust evasion mechanisms. Its reliance on Tor and local SOCKS5 proxies—rather than traditional C2 infrastructure—makes detection significantly more difficult for security teams. The combination of USB-based propagation and clipboard monitoring poses a tangible threat to organizations handling cryptocurrency, particularly those with inadequate endpoint security policies.