Before transferring, only checking the beginning and end of the address may no longer be enough.
A kind of Crypto Clipper disclosed by Microsoft continuously monitors the clipboard, replacing the wallet address you copied with the attacker’s address, and it also steals your mnemonic phrases, private keys, and screenshots.
The most practical rule is: for large transfers, first send a small test transaction, then check the receiving address piece by piece on the wallet confirmation page. Don’t assume the middle part is correct just because the beginning and end of the addresses look similar.
For everyday multi-chain operations, you can use tools like CatWallet to manage them in one place, but whether your device and clipboard are secure is still something you need to take responsibility for.
When you make a transfer, do you fully verify the address, or only check the beginning and end?
A kind of Crypto Clipper disclosed by Microsoft continuously monitors the clipboard, replacing the wallet address you copied with the attacker’s address, and it also steals your mnemonic phrases, private keys, and screenshots.
The most practical rule is: for large transfers, first send a small test transaction, then check the receiving address piece by piece on the wallet confirmation page. Don’t assume the middle part is correct just because the beginning and end of the addresses look similar.
For everyday multi-chain operations, you can use tools like CatWallet to manage them in one place, but whether your device and clipboard are secure is still something you need to take responsibility for.
When you make a transfer, do you fully verify the address, or only check the beginning and end?