Recent indicators iPhone and Android usersa kind of sophistication malicious cryptocurrency scheme revealed that they can lose their crypto money through
cyber security research company ESETAnalysts have found that malicious apps are being distributed via fake websites, impersonating legitimate wallet services like Metamask and Coinbase.
ESET researcher Lukáš Štefanko, who became aware of the incident, said in a statement: “You have to carefully choose which mobile application you will use to manage your funds.” said.
Štefanko also stated that a significant drop in the price of Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies from their all-time high could lead to panic and increased withdrawal rates.
As a matter of fact, crypto prices fell sharply late last year. However, despite all these negative price movements, hackers did not stay idle.
ESET has revealed that dozens of fake websites continue to trap users through Telegram and Facebook, as well as advertisements placed on legitimate sites through misleading articles.
ESET has so far Coinbase and MetaMask like iPhone and Android revealed that its users were targeted.
On the other hand, Štefanko stated that some of such malicious applications use an unsafe HTTP connection, which brings with it another threat to victims and
This; means that victims’ funds can be stolen not only by the operator of this scheme, but also by a different attacker listening on the same network.
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Warning Issued
Earlier this month, the European Union’s securities, banking and insurance watchdogs warned crypto investors of such scams. As is known, US regulators frequently repeat similar warnings. In a statement made by the authorities
Consumers face the possibility of losing all their invested money if they purchase these assets.
It was stated that buyers – including social media and influencers – should be alert to the risks of misleading advertisements.