Topic: Copy-Paste Virus For Bitcoin Users -- Beware!!! - page 6. (Read 6708 times)
Zemana Antilogger is good to use. Gives clipboard protection. (Not 100% sure that was the exploit). Still, even with that you should always double check the recipient address.
This bug/virus has been around for a long time in the bitcoin space and i am surprised to still see so many users post that this is the first time they are hearing about this.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
It's my first time to learn about this too. Thanks for the info. What about if the QR code was scanned, I suppose the address can't be changed, so the virus won't work right?
It's good practice to check and compare if the pasted address is the same as the one being copied.
Always check the first 4 characters, another 4 consecutive characters in the middle and a couple at the end and you'll be right, the odds of someone creating a vanity address that meets that criteria are extremely slim to non existence.
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I've seen this problem happened to others before. Thank you for alerting the community again so that new Bitcoiners can be aware of.
Do you know where this "virus" originated from? Does it come from a download or just visiting a website?
Does it also affect QR Code? I use a mobile wallet and I always just scan QR code instead of copy-pasting Bitcoin address.
Both downloading file and visiting website could infect your computer. As far as I know that this virus actually replaces the thing you've just copied with specific text which is in this case, a btc address.Do you know where this "virus" originated from? Does it come from a download or just visiting a website?
Does it also affect QR Code? I use a mobile wallet and I always just scan QR code instead of copy-pasting Bitcoin address.
But, there's also possibilities that this virus will replace the address when you're going to send to transaction instead, but, if when you're scanning your QR code and the transaction be sent automatically, it'll be fine, I suppose.
I have heard about that virus before it's looks like the cause is when you dowload unknown source of software that has a malicious virus or malware whatever you call it. It affects your copy pasting function so i suggest to use an antivirus or format your pc.
I've seen this problem happened to others before. Thank you for alerting the community again so that new Bitcoiners can be aware of.
Do you know where this "virus" originated from? Does it come from a download or just visiting a website?
Does it also affect QR Code? I use a mobile wallet and I always just scan QR code instead of copy-pasting Bitcoin address.
Do you know where this "virus" originated from? Does it come from a download or just visiting a website?
Does it also affect QR Code? I use a mobile wallet and I always just scan QR code instead of copy-pasting Bitcoin address.
This bug/virus has been around for a long time in the bitcoin space and i am surprised to still see so many users post that this is the first time they are hearing about this.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
It's my first time to learn about this too. Thanks for the info. What about if the QR code was scanned, I suppose the address can't be changed, so the virus won't work right?
It's good practice to check and compare if the pasted address is the same as the one being copied.
Thanks for info so the bitcoin community will be aware for this kind of viruses so before you send a balance to other account check the address first if correct this is the first time i heard that virus change the btc address, be careful what file you downloading in your computer maybe it has a malware or use anti malware program.
Recently There's a Virus I am victim of it and some of my friends, clients etc are affected too. This is called Copy-Paste Virus.
Please be careful while you paste a BTC address or Copy an Address.
The virus works like-- You copied a BTC address to send and while you paste it, It changed to other address and the funds sends to other account.
Please be careful while you paste a BTC address or Copy an Address.
The virus works like-- You copied a BTC address to send and while you paste it, It changed to other address and the funds sends to other account.
Many people became victim of that because of lack knowledge. They reply in such question eventhough they didn't know the topic or their knowledge in that topic is not enough. When they don't have any words left to tell they copy and paste from various answers of other accounts and begin to paste it so that they have a quiet good answer. This is virus must stop here in bitcoitalk because the quality of the answers of some people is destroyed and plagiarize.
Recently There's a Virus I am victim of it and some of my friends, clients etc are affected too. This is called Copy-Paste Virus.
Please be careful while you paste a BTC address or Copy an Address.
The virus works like-- You copied a BTC address to send and while you paste it, It changed to other address and the funds sends to other account.
Please be careful while you paste a BTC address or Copy an Address.
The virus works like-- You copied a BTC address to send and while you paste it, It changed to other address and the funds sends to other account.
Yes the first time that I heard about this as well. Would simply checking before clicking send prevent this? Does it instantly change the address after pasting or it waits for a certain number of seconds, making it more likely it would change address just as you are about to click Send?
This is not my first time to hear this virus.. and i think better to always check the address. for me right now if my computer is infected i am using kaspersky safe browsing which is more safier that the other browser..
Protect your self for any viruses and many hackers right now are making virus .. like mine i am infected before with ransomeware almost all my files are locked and i cant open the files its asking for a password and need to contact the hacker who made the ransomware..
But because if kaspersky anti virus resolve all my issue.. and get my files back to normal..
Protect your self for any viruses and many hackers right now are making virus .. like mine i am infected before with ransomeware almost all my files are locked and i cant open the files its asking for a password and need to contact the hacker who made the ransomware..
But because if kaspersky anti virus resolve all my issue.. and get my files back to normal..
Do you need a paid version of an anti-virus to remove ransomware? I only use free Avast.
This bug/virus has been around for a long time in the bitcoin space and i am surprised to still see so many users post that this is the first time they are hearing about this.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
Yes, this is a good idea. I wonder if there is currently no existing thread for this. Maybe we can ask the moderators to sticky a thread?
This is not my first time to hear this virus.. and i think better to always check the address. for me right now if my computer is infected i am using kaspersky safe browsing which is more safier that the other browser..
Protect your self for any viruses and many hackers right now are making virus .. like mine i am infected before with ransomeware almost all my files are locked and i cant open the files its asking for a password and need to contact the hacker who made the ransomware..
But because if kaspersky anti virus resolve all my issue.. and get my files back to normal..
Protect your self for any viruses and many hackers right now are making virus .. like mine i am infected before with ransomeware almost all my files are locked and i cant open the files its asking for a password and need to contact the hacker who made the ransomware..
But because if kaspersky anti virus resolve all my issue.. and get my files back to normal..
Honestly this is my first time hear the virus like that. Whoever made this, I think he is a really smart people. He knows there's no way to insert our address in anywhere but copy-paste it. At last everything must perform with our precision to anticipate loss.
That's the first time I hear of such kind of computer virus. Thank you for the information, from now I will check the addresses where I send Bitcoin and other money carefully.
It was first time for me too and I had lost money! Don't be a victim of it as that Virus is spreading...Double or Tripe check your address and even on Confirmation Page!
Thanks to OP, many of us came to know about this virus/malware. Now we have to double check the addresses while sending funds.
I had heard about a script which does something like this but never believed.
Wow this is the first time for me to hear it, I do not know if there is a copy-paste virus. Thank you friend already told here, this is very helpful. If I may ask, whether this virus could disappear by regular antivirus? How can I clean it on my computer? I also see the pictures that you post that it would be safe if drag bitcoin address and not copy paste. Is that true ?
Recently There's a Virus I am victim of it and some of my friends, clients etc are affected too. This is called Copy-Paste Virus.
Please be careful while you paste a BTC address or Copy an Address.
The virus works like-- You copied a BTC address to send and while you paste it, It changed to other address and the funds sends to other account.
Please be careful while you paste a BTC address or Copy an Address.
The virus works like-- You copied a BTC address to send and while you paste it, It changed to other address and the funds sends to other account.
Thanks for the head up did not know such kind of virus existed. May I know on which forum did this happen. Or what exactly was the transaction you were doing that this happened. Cause I feel that this might have happened on a specific site. I think you should also download zemana software, while trying something of a Bitcoin suddenly I got a lot virus, and that software helped it clean it up. Though before I used to never see the address now I will make sure I double check it.
This kind of virus can be avoided easily if users use reliable anti-virus and careful with his/her activity on internet. I've heard this kind of virus before, but not in bitcoin world.
Checking add-ons/extension on internet browser is also important since some anti-virus can't detect it since it's part of browser and outdated browser can't detect dangerous add-ons/extension.
Yeah i've once got this shitty virus on my computer almost sending my bitcoin to Unknown adress but now it's already gone in my computer try check it with your Anti Virus/Malware
I think formatting computer would work, because I hate using Antivirus of it cuts a lot of ram, Though I have a 16GB ram But I hate using Antivirus :]
I bet you used anti-virus with lots of features, just disable features that you don't need and you won't experience lag. I use Avast on 4GB DDR2-667 RAM and i don't experience lag at all.
Checking add-ons/extension on internet browser is also important since some anti-virus can't detect it since it's part of browser and outdated browser can't detect dangerous add-ons/extension.
This virus isn't new,it has existed since the early days of bitcoin on the darknet and other hack forums.
Virus or not,it's always a good practice to double check the bitcoin address you're sending coins to.
You can buy off that code from any hack forums,it's sold openly.
Use linux for bitcoin,makes your stuff secure by 80%
Virus or not,it's always a good practice to double check the bitcoin address you're sending coins to.
You can buy off that code from any hack forums,it's sold openly.
Use linux for bitcoin,makes your stuff secure by 80%
Yeah i've once got this shitty virus on my computer almost sending my bitcoin to Unknown adress but now it's already gone in my computer try check it with your Anti Virus/Malware
I think formatting computer would work, because I hate using Antivirus of it cuts a lot of ram, Though I have a 16GB ram But I hate using Antivirus :]
I bet you used anti-virus with lots of features, just disable features that you don't need and you won't experience lag. I use Avast on 4GB DDR2-667 RAM and i don't experience lag at all.
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This bug/virus has been around for a long time in the bitcoin space and i am surprised to still see so many users post that this is the first time they are hearing about this.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
That's right. This kind of virus had been discussed here probably a few months ago but now the topic is discontinued and actually, there's already many people out there complaining about this and so does with my friend.Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
People just need to be aware and be sure about the address which they're going to send some bitcoin by double checking and everything will be fine.
Thanks OP, I didn't know this until today. I'm going to be extra careful from henceforth.
This bug/virus has been around for a long time in the bitcoin space and i am surprised to still see so many users post that this is the first time they are hearing about this.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
Maybe the forum should have a board for people to post information on know bitcoin viruses, other users could check it daily/weekly to get the latest updates of what to watch out for.
This virus isn't new,it has existed since the early days of bitcoin on the darknet and other hack forums.
Virus or not,it's always a good practice to double check the bitcoin address you're sending coins to.
You can buy off that code from any hack forums,it's sold openly.
Use linux for bitcoin,makes your stuff secure by 80%
Virus or not,it's always a good practice to double check the bitcoin address you're sending coins to.
You can buy off that code from any hack forums,it's sold openly.
Use linux for bitcoin,makes your stuff secure by 80%
Yeah i've once got this shitty virus on my computer almost sending my bitcoin to Unknown adress but now it's already gone in my computer try check it with your Anti Virus/Malware
I think formatting computer would work, because I hate using Antivirus of it cuts a lot of ram, Though I have a 16GB ram But I hate using Antivirus :]
This virus isn't new,it has existed since the early days of bitcoin on the darknet and other hack forums.
Virus or not,it's always a good practice to double check the bitcoin address you're sending coins to.
You can buy off that code from any hack forums,it's sold openly.
Use linux for bitcoin,makes your stuff secure by 80%
Virus or not,it's always a good practice to double check the bitcoin address you're sending coins to.
You can buy off that code from any hack forums,it's sold openly.
Use linux for bitcoin,makes your stuff secure by 80%
Yeah i've once got this shitty virus on my computer almost sending my bitcoin to Unknown adress but now it's already gone in my computer try check it with your Anti Virus/Malware
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