phishing

Fake Firefox Extensions Steal Crypto! Are YOU at Risk?

Fake Firefox Extensions Steal Crypto! Are YOU at Risk?

In the new and dynamic landscape of crypto, protecting yourself is as important as knowing all the techy stuff. As crypto enthusiasts, we are opportunists and we control our financial destiny. We need to put our guard down against the attempts of those who would like nothing more than to...

Phony Firefox Extensions Target Crypto Users in Sophisticated Campaign

Phony Firefox Extensions Target Crypto Users in Sophisticated Campaign

It was part of a highly sophisticated campaign that’s used more than 40 counterfeit Firefox extensions to go after cryptocurrency users. This extended over a dozen popular crypto wallet tools. Cybersecurity researchers lament that the operation spread potentially unwanted programs through fake browser extensions. They suspect it could be tied...

Trezor Users Beware: Phishing Attack Exploits Support Form

Trezor Users Beware: Phishing Attack Exploits Support Form

Cryptocurrency is the future, and there are countless opportunities, but along with these opportunities come risks, with phishing being one of the most common. Last week, Trezor, the largest provider of cryptocurrency hardware wallets, put out a security warning. They recently alerted their users to an advanced phishing campaign that...

Trezor Warns Users of Phishing Attack Exploiting Customer Support

Trezor Warns Users of Phishing Attack Exploiting Customer Support

Trezor, one of the largest hardware wallet manufacturers, just recently warned its customers about a new, targeted phishing attack. The attack uses Trezor’s customer support channels to phishing for cryptocurrency investors. This episode underscores where phishing continues to be a threat vector in the crypto space. It can show that...

Trezor's Phishing Warning Is Crypto's Wake-Up Call to Party Smarter

Trezor's Phishing Warning Is Crypto's Wake-Up Call to Party Smarter

Okay, crypto fam, let's talk turkey. Trezor's recent phishing warning – the one about scammers mimicking support emails – isn't just another security alert. It’s a flashing neon sign screaming that it’s high time for us to collectively up our game. It is not a cause for alarm, but a...

Trezor Users Beware: Phishing Alert! How to Stay Safe

Trezor Users Beware: Phishing Alert! How to Stay Safe

Dear Trezor users, it’s time to get ready and crank up your security. A new phishing campaign is actively targeting Trezor users, and being aware of the dangers is your first line of defense. Trezor recently released a security advisory warning all their users to be on high alert. This...

Trezor's Phishing Attack Reveals Crypto's Achilles' Heel Trust

Trezor's Phishing Attack Reveals Crypto's Achilles' Heel Trust

The Trezor phishing incident, while seemingly contained, throws a harsh spotlight on a fundamental flaw in the cryptocurrency ecosystem: our misplaced trust. We're so busy celebrating decentralization that we've overlooked the gaping security hole it creates. While the promise of “be your own bank” sounds liberating, what’s the reality once...

Trezor Alerts Users to Phishing Scam Following Cointelegraph Banner Hack

Trezor Alerts Users to Phishing Scam Following Cointelegraph Banner Hack

On Monday, Trezor, a cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider, issued a safety alert to its users regarding an ongoing phishing scam. This scam is supercharging Trezor’s overwhelmingly positive technical support. This security advisory follows the hack of Cointelegraph’s main banner indigenous publishing platform over the weekend. It highlights the increasing sophistication...

Trezor Issues Security Alert Following Bitcoin Phishing Scam

Trezor Issues Security Alert Following Bitcoin Phishing Scam

A recent phishing incident has prompted Trezor, a provider of hardware wallets, to issue a security alert and urge users to update their devices. The alert comes after news surfaced of a victim losing 10 BTC, showing how scammers over the years have become more sophisticated in their targeting of...

Ledger Users Beware: 5 Practical Steps to Dodge This Seed Phrase Scam

Ledger Users Beware: 5 Practical Steps to Dodge This Seed Phrase Scam

Ledger’s elaborate new scam, which involves employing official-looking letterhead and goading users to a fake website, is seriously disgusting. It takes advantage of your trust and takes advantage of the very real fear of losing all your crypto. This isn't just about a few bad actors; it's a symptom of...