MyEtherWallet has become the most popular wallet among phishers
Popular among users of the ether wallet MyEtherWallet has the most fake phishing copies, according to a new study Group-IB.
One of the most popular and effective ways to steal cryptocurrencies and ICO tokens in our time has become phishing — gaining control over user data with the help of fake websites and Internet pages. As a rule, the spread of phishing attacks is due to human factor and inattention. Experts advise investors to act with the utmost care and concentration when making cryptocurrency transactions in order not to become a victim of phishing and not to lose control over their funds.
The primary goal of hackers on kritovoulos market are token-ICO. At the same time, the most commonly used method for stealing cryptocurrencies is phishing attacks. This conclusion was made in their new study by the specialists of the international company for the prevention of cybercrime Group-IB. According to the company, over $115 million has been stolen with phishing over the past 2 years. It is reported that 56% of all money lost during the ICO is accounted for phishing theft.
Phishing-a type of fraud with the use of mailings, messages on forums and SMS. The victim clicks the link to a fake phishing site, the domain of which is almost identical to the present, and enters their confidential data, leaving private keys and downloading files that provide access to the account. After entering the passwords / keys, they instantly become known to the attackers, who, as it often happens, automatically empty the wallets of the victims.
Popular among users of the ether wallet MyEtherWallet has the most fake phishing copies, according to a new study Group-IB.
One of the most popular and effective ways to steal cryptocurrencies and ICO tokens in our time has become phishing — gaining control over user data with the help of fake websites and Internet pages. As a rule, the spread of phishing attacks is due to human factor and inattention. Experts advise investors to act with the utmost care and concentration when making cryptocurrency transactions in order not to become a victim of phishing and not to lose control over their funds.
The primary goal of hackers on kritovoulos market are token-ICO. At the same time, the most commonly used method for stealing cryptocurrencies is phishing attacks. This conclusion was made in their new study by the specialists of the international company for the prevention of cybercrime Group-IB. According to the company, over $115 million has been stolen with phishing over the past 2 years. It is reported that 56% of all money lost during the ICO is accounted for phishing theft.
Phishing-a type of fraud with the use of mailings, messages on forums and SMS. The victim clicks the link to a fake phishing site, the domain of which is almost identical to the present, and enters their confidential data, leaving private keys and downloading files that provide access to the account. After entering the passwords / keys, they instantly become known to the attackers, who, as it often happens, automatically empty the wallets of the victims.
This is a major concern for all cryptocurrency enthusiast. I can't begin to think what it would feel like to lose control over my funds to a Phisher.
I hope counter measures are created to deal with these heartless thieves. Also we all need to be careful on which website we visit and what info we give out.
Thank you @bizon18 for the heads up. I use MyEtherWallet now I have to be extra careful. Stay Safe 👍
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Sucks we have to deal with fraud :(
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