
The rapid rise and widespread adoption of cryptocurrency over the past decade have created a lucrative target for cybercriminals, resulting in an explosion of malware specifically designed to steal digital assets. Among the most advanced threats in this category is CryptoBanker v0.17a, a highly sophisticated cryptocurrency stealer that has gained significant notoriety in underground hacking communities due to its efficiency, stealth, and adaptability. This malware is engineered to infiltrate infected systems and silently harvest sensitive cryptocurrency-related information, targeting a broad spectrum of assets, including wallets, exchange credentials, and clipboard data. CryptoBanker v0.17a is particularly dangerous because it actively monitors the clipboard—a common method users employ to copy and paste cryptocurrency wallet addresses during transactions—and replaces legitimate addresses with those controlled by the attacker, effectively redirecting funds to illicit wallets without raising immediate suspicion.