Beware the Clipboard: Infostealers are Eyeing Your Screenshots!

Hot Take:

Ah, the clipboard — the unsung hero of digital multitasking. Little did it know, it would become the playground for infostealers with a penchant for picture-perfect espionage. Forget sticky notes; your clipboard is the new canvas for cybercriminals, and they’re painting a masterpiece with your data!

Key Points:

• Infostealers are now targeting clipboard content, including text and images.
• Clipboard sharing between virtual machines and hosts can expose sensitive data.
• Pillow’s ImageGrab library makes it easy for malware to capture clipboard images.
• The Python-based malware uses Telegram for command-and-control communications.
• The malware has a low detection rate on VirusTotal, raising concerns about its spread.