Wallet Drainers, Crypto Stealers and Cryptojacking

Jason Scharfman ()
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Chapter Chapter 10 in The Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Fraud Casebook, Volume II, 2024, pp 271-306 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter analyzes wallet drainers, crypto stealers, and cryptojacking. It begins with a discussion of the types and uses of crypto wallets and vanity wallet addresses. We then analyze the anatomy of the Binance CZ Fake wallet attack case study including the use of dust transactions and crypto address poisoning. The chapter proceeds to discuss wallet drainers, crypto stealers, and information stealers. Next, we cover malware as a service (MAAS), distribution methods of wallet drainers, and ransomware. Finally, we conclude with an analysis of cryptojacking and illegal crypto mining operations.

Keywords: Digital asset wallet; Cryptojacking; Crypto stealers; Vanity wallet address; Dust transaction; Address poisoning; Malware as a service (MAAS) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-60836-0_10

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