Malware authors use clipboard content writing to manipulate what is stored in the clipboard, which is a common method of copying and pasting sensitive data such as wallet addresses, passwords, or URLs. By modifying the clipboard content, malware can hijack the user's expected data for example, changing a cryptocurrency wallet address with one controlled by the attacker. This technique can disturb user activity and lead to financial loss or data theft. Additionally, the malware may choose to empty the clipboard, causing the user to lose important copied information, which can further disrupt their actions or result in failed transactions.

Featured Windows APIs

• SetClipboardData User32.dll
• OpenClipboard User32.dll
• EmptyClipboard User32.dll
• GlobalAlloc Kernel32.dll
• GlobalUnlock Kernel32.dll
• GlobalFree Kernel32.dll
• GlobalLock Kernel32.dll
• CloseClipboard User32.dll