Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.

For example, on Windows adversaries can access clipboard data by using clip.exe or Get-Clipboard.^[1],[2],[3] Additionally, adversaries may monitor then replace users’ clipboard with their data (e.g., Transmitted Data Manipulation).^[4]

macOS and Linux also have commands, such as pbpaste, to grab clipboard contents.^[5]

References

1. Microsoft. (n.d.). About the Clipboard. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
2. Microsoft, JasonGerend, et al. (2023, February 3). clip. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
3. CISA. (2021, August 20). Alert (AA21-200B) Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Operations: Observed TTPs. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
4. Maljic, T. (2020, April 16). Mining for malicious Ruby gems. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
5. rvrsh3ll. (2016, May 18). Operating with EmPyre. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

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