Security protection cannot be overlooked when participating in on-chain activities. Here is a commonly overlooked risk point—browser clipboard permissions. Many phishing sites exploit this entry point to cause trouble; accidentally, they can steal the addresses or private keys you copy.



Want to disable this vulnerability? It's simple:

Open your browser, find the menu in the top right corner (three dots), go to Settings. On the left, find "Privacy and Security," and click into it. Then, in the middle list, select "Site Settings." Scroll down a bit, and you'll see the "Permissions" section. Click "More permissions" to expand the hidden options. Finally, find "Clipboard" and turn it off.

After this setting, websites will no longer have permission to freely read your clipboard. We recommend everyone try it, especially those who frequently participate in activities or earn rewards. A small action can prevent a lot of trouble.
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just_another_fishvip
· 4h ago
Damn, I should have known this earlier... so many private keys are destroyed on the clipboard
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WalletDetectivevip
· 4h ago
Damn, I just realized my clipboard has been open the whole time... Quickly close it.
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TokenUnlockervip
· 4h ago
Oh my, I didn't notice this vulnerability before. Thanks for the reminder. I'll go and shut it down immediately.
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ImpermanentPhilosophervip
· 4h ago
Damn, is the clipboard so easy to be stolen? I should have known earlier, so many private keys are gone like this... Friends who are always mining, wake up, this trick is too clever. Close it, close it, it's more effective than any firewall. That's why I never copy wallet addresses on unfamiliar websites. No wonder so many people fall for it. In one word, protection has to start from the details.
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