Criminals are doubling down on their use of information-stealing malware to target cryptocurrency being stored in hot wallets. Hot wallets are internet-connected pieces of software that store the cryptographic details needed to access any cryptocurrency being storing therein. By stealing that data, crooks can instantly transfer the funds to a wallet they control. In 2021, criminals stole about $3.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency, which was a 516% increase compared to 2020, says Chainalysis. Some “cryware” malware analyzes system memory for cryptocurrency data that’s being handled in unencrypted form.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/cryptocurrency-stealing-cryware-malware-attacks-surge-a-19096