Beware from this malware.

[jhenfelipe]

Good thing that there's a noticeable difference in one glance. If ever your friend's address starts in 1 as well and you're not cautious, you might have been a victim.

And always double check addresses before sending any transaction.

Double/triple checking the recipient address will always be the best thing to do, people should make this a habit even without knowing about this malware.

[jseverson]

My best solution to avoid such type of manipulation is using a Linux operating system which would surely keep you secure from such spammy scripts in the future.

I use Linux too and yes for now it feels safe but that does not mean that someone out there will not consider making malware for Linux too. I think the reason we don't have so many such cases in Linux is because it does not have a big user base as windows so making malware for Linux does not seem profitable and feasible for the hackers.

While this is true, Linux is also more inherently resistant to attacks than Windows thanks to its architecture. Attacking Linux systems mostly entails exploiting vulnerabilities, whereas an attacker only needs to find a way to run a script or two in Windows. Neither is completely secure for sure, but if your activities include visiting shady sites and/or downloading a bunch of media, you're much better of running Linux than Windows.

That being said, if you're using your computer to handle crypto, you shouldn't be doing anything risky with it no matter which OS you use. You may think that you know how to take care of yourself, but that's exactly what countless other victims before you had assumed.

[hacker1001101001]

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Care always has to be taken care off regardless of the operating system because you never know on which side of the bed the hacker might wake up from one day  

Hence my personal text xD

[nutildah]

-snip-

Care always has to be taken care off regardless of the operating system because you never know on which side of the bed the hacker might wake up from one day  

Hence my personal text xD

You should probably respond to this:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5113985.0

[Hivalley]

This is not the first case I've come across on this sort of thing, malwares breaking into people's keyboards and revealing wrong information which would lead to funds been lost.
You have done good to alert others about this and also have to be careful sites you click on,most Links been shared most times are links containing malware virus.

[crairezx20]

Some faucets site have auto install script so even you are not clicking any ads the malware or virus will automatically install in your system.
So to avoid getting infected or attack by hackers use an updated antivirus that supports crypto protection like Kaspersky total security.

Add the NoScript add on to the list. I currently use it in Mozilla Firefox and it blocks all suspicious scripts while you browser through different web pages. The power is in your hands on what script to unblock and which to keep blocked. This can prevent necessary downloading of malware or infection of your web browser without your knowledge.

If you use some script which is not updated hackers or those who created the autoinstall script from the site can be upgraded in the future and can bypass those not updated scripts protection.

So For me installing antivirus which is updated, you can prevent the PC become infected with Malware and viruses.
It's not a problem to pay for annually license because it gives you more protect than a free one.

[jseverson]

So For me installing antivirus which is updated, you can prevent the PC become infected with Malware and viruses.
It's not a problem to pay for annually license because it gives you more protect than a free one.

For what it's worth, I've been seeing a lot more knowledgeable people recommend running a combination of Windows Defender and Malwarebytes. It's not bulletproof by any means, but that setup along with common sense should be able to protect most users from most threats and they get to avoid shady antiviruses.

It would be good practice to install as few programs as possible nowadays, as you can't really trust any company, even  antiviruses.

[Bitze]

Just yesterday I was going to send some bitcoins to my friends address. He gave me his address, I copied it and went to send on my wallet. Suddenly I saw the address my friend gave me started with 3 but the address I pasted to send the transaction started with 1. I then copied other wallet addresses and pasted on notepad. And everytime it was another new address. This was some kind of clipboard hacking. Some kind of malware came into my laptop and started to do these. I think using faucets and other nsfw sites might have done this.
I scanned with my antivirus and MalwareBytes and it was resolved. But I wanted more safety so I did a full Windows re-installation.

Always try to avoid faucets with a lot of ads, don't click anything stupid, don't download anything unwanted.
And always double check addresses before sending any transaction.
Peace.

thanks for the warning. would be interesting to know what malware caused this behavior.
so before each transaction at least match the first few characters is certainly no mistake

[Mashfiqun]

thanks for the warning. would be interesting to know what malware caused this behavior.
so before each transaction at least match the first few characters is certainly no mistake

Yes, I don't think you need to check more than a few characters. Sometimes checking two starting characters and two ending ones work well.
This might help to learn a little bit about the malware.

[harizen]

Im 90% sure that it's from NSFW sites and OP surely did some clickbait.

Again, even without anti-virus (or using free ones), we can be safe. Sometimes malware enters the system because of the users fault.

Anyways, if you are not that overprotective, no need to change on another OS. Windows is enough and it's built-in defender. While planning to purchase premium anti-virus, you must also upgrade your own knowledge about dealing on any links/sites. That's the reason you fall to their bait.

Remember even how powerful your security is, considered that as secondary defense. Your primary defense is your ability to recognized good links to sh*t ones.

If you still have the logs coming from Malwarebytes, you can also share it for others reference.

[Mashfiqun]

Im 90% sure that it's from NSFW sites and OP surely did some clickbait.

Again, even without anti-virus (or using free ones), we can be safe. Sometimes malware enters the system because of the users fault.

Anyways, if you are not that overprotective, no need to change on another OS. Windows is enough and it's built-in defender. While planning to purchase premium anti-virus, you must also upgrade your own knowledge about dealing on any links/sites. That's the reason you fall to their bait.

Remember even how powerful your security is, considered that as secondary defense. Your primary defense is your ability to recognized good links to sh*t ones.

If you still have the logs coming from Malwarebytes, you can also share it for others reference.

I suspect NSFW sites also. And yes, I'm not considering switching OS at all. Windows Defender also is enough I guess (if we follow your recommendation of increasing knowledge about dealing with the web). Currently I'm not getting anything as I had a full reinstallation of Windows. Trying my best to keep my laptop safe this time.

[crairezx20]

So For me installing antivirus which is updated, you can prevent the PC become infected with Malware and viruses.
It's not a problem to pay for annually license because it gives you more protect than a free one.

For what it's worth, I've been seeing a lot more knowledgeable people recommend running a combination of Windows Defender and Malwarebytes. It's not bulletproof by any means, but that setup along with common sense should be able to protect most users from most threats and they get to avoid shady antiviruses.

It would be good practice to install as few programs as possible nowadays, as you can't really trust any company, even  antiviruses.

Yeah, you have the point but this antivirus is safer as I tested it for a long time. I don't know how to explain it but I am using this antivirus for a long time and never experience any attacks or viruses that I heard from here.

They have antivirus just made for protecting crypto and you must also be knowledgable on how to protect your wallet by adding password like on electrum wallet where you can choose to encrypt your wallet with your password or not.

Don't worry I will report it here if I experience some suspicious or my wallet been hack While using this Kaspersky.

[baobao2000]

I have similar experience. I played with faucet last year and when I tried to login a website, it automatic go to other virus website, since then I stopped login faucet and block many website. I am agreed here we have to be carefully login with faucet, try to avoid the faucet pop up imagine.

[Mashfiqun]

I have similar experience. I played with faucet last year and when I tried to login a website, it automatic go to other virus website, since then I stopped login faucet and block many website. I am agreed here we have to be carefully login with faucet, try to avoid the faucet pop up imagine.

But the problem is, most of the faucets run on advertising, clicking ads, popups, popunders, trackers and other malicious things. So we should take preparations well enough to deal with these problems for any site.

[Artemis3]

Yes I am using Windows as stated in my post.
Using Linux may be a solution but sometimes Windows is the best way to go.
Thanks for your recommendations.

Indeed. Did you learn from your mistake? If there is something you should not do with windows, is serious money or production stuff. Sounds contradictory, but it is actually more difficult to secure Windows than Linux.

You should have a Linux PC/Laptop/Tablet to do these "serious" money operations.

[Mashfiqun]

Yes I am using Windows as stated in my post.
Using Linux may be a solution but sometimes Windows is the best way to go.
Thanks for your recommendations.

Indeed. Did you learn from your mistake? If there is something you should not do with windows, is serious money or production stuff. Sounds contradictory, but it is actually more difficult to secure Windows than Linux.

You should have a Linux PC/Laptop/Tablet to do these "serious" money operations.

Will follow this recommendation. I had used Linux on my PC but never installed Linux on my laptop. Recently I'm using windows much more.
I'm considering using Brave Browser and a Premium Antivirus now for better safety. Let's see what comes next.   

[jseverson]

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Yeah, you have the point but this antivirus is safer as I tested it for a long time. I don't know how to explain it but I am using this antivirus for a long time and never experience any attacks or viruses that I heard from here.

They have antivirus just made for protecting crypto and you must also be knowledgable on how to protect your wallet by adding password like on electrum wallet where you can choose to encrypt your wallet with your password or not.

Don't worry I will report it here if I experience some suspicious or my wallet been hack While using this Kaspersky.

Lol what, you're actually using Kapersky? Well yeah it should be safe for general use, it's probably just shady in terms of sending activity patterns, etc. There hasn't actually been any reports of crypto hacks involving them, it's mostly country states saying that the Russian government is using them to spy. If it works for you, great, but that should be a thinking point for when your subscription ends.