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Silent Swap Malware: What the 'Google Notes' Deception Means for Crypto Holders

McAfee researchers have exposed 'Silent Swap,' a sophisticated malware campaign using a fake 'Google Notes' browser extension to intercept and reroute cryptocurrency transactions in real time. The campaign targets BTC, ETH, XRP and other major assets using server-side wallet swapping and blockchain-obscured infrastructure — a significant escalation in crypto theft tactics.

July 1, 2026Read More →
Silent Swap Malware: What the 'Google Notes' Deception Means for Crypto Holders