Elaborate Social‑Engineering Scams Drain Crypto Wallets, Warn Darktrace

Elaborate Social‑Engineering Scams Drain Crypto Wallets, Warn Darktrace

New Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Users Through Fake Tech Startups

In a world where AI and Web3 are the next big thing, scammers are using that hype to launch one of the most elaborate crypto malware campaigns we’ve seen to date. According to Crypto News, cybercriminals are creating fake startups, complete with professional websites, fake teams, and flashy branding, to trick users into downloading malware designed to steal their crypto. The Trap: Trusting What Looks Legit We’re used to being cautious of sketchy…

Darktrace: Scammers Pose as Tech Firms to Drain Crypto

Darktrace, a cybersecurity firm, has warned that online scammers are using fake startups to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users.

Social engineering campaign targets crypto users via fake startups, report says

Darktrace research reveals ongoing social engineering campaign targeting crypto users through fake startup companies

Darktrace warns of social engineering scams deploying crypto-stealing malware

Researchers at cybersecurity company Darktrace have warned that threat actors are using increasingly sophisticated social engineering tactics to infect victims with crypto-stealing malware. In its latest blog, Darktrace researchers detailed an elaborate campaign in which scammers were found to be…