# Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency

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> **Published:** 2026-06-18T23:28:52.000Z  
> **Category:** PRODUCT_LAUNCH  
> **Impact Score:** 90/100  
> **Primary Source:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/06/microsoft-spots-new-self-propagating-malware-for-stealing-cryptocurrency)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/microsoft-discovers-new-lightweight-backdoor-that-steals-cryptocurrency](https://spidits.com/timeline/microsoft-discovers-new-lightweight-backdoor-that-steals-cryptocurrency)

## Executive Summary
Crypto Clipper spreads over USB and communicates over Tor.

## Key Entities & Companies
- **Microsoft AI**

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/06/microsoft-spots-new-self-propagating-malware-for-stealing-cryptocurrency)**: Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency — _Crypto Clipper spreads over USB and communicates over Tor._

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