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Home » Crypto Industry Hit Hard By Phishing Scams In 2023: 324,000 Investors Affected

Crypto Industry Hit Hard By Phishing Scams In 2023: 324,000 Investors Affected

Hania by Hania
January 2, 2024
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  • Phishing Scams Dominate the Losses
  • Cunning Techniques Employed by Hackers
  • Rising Menace: Cryptocurrency phishing scams soar, leading to substantial financial losses totalling nearly $2 billion in 2023.
  • Sophisticated Tactics: Cybercriminals deploy advanced techniques like SIM swaps and fake promotions to lure and exploit unsuspecting crypto investors.

The year 2023 witnessed an alarming surge in cybercrime within the cryptocurrency industry, with nefarious actors employing sophisticated tactics like SIM swaps, misleading airdrops, and deceptive Google ads to target unsuspecting investors. Reports reveal that these scams led to a staggering loss of nearly $2 billion, highlighting the vulnerability of the crypto landscape to malicious activities.

Phishing Scams Dominate the Losses

Crypto Industry Hit Hard By Phishing Scams In 2023: 324,000 Investors Affected

Despite a 50% reduction in overall industry vulnerabilities, phishing scams persist as a significant threat, contributing substantially to the total losses incurred during the year. These scams constituted a substantial portion of the $2 billion lost, showcasing their prevalence and effectiveness as a malicious tool within the crypto space.

The start of 2023 saw Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer disclosing a harrowing figure – a reported $295 million was lost by 324,082 crypto users who had fallen prey to phishing attacks throughout the year. The modus operandi often involved deploying ‘Wallet Drainers,’ insidious crypto malware that clandestinely gained unauthorized access to victims’ accounts.

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Crypto Industry Hit Hard By Phishing Scams In 2023 324,000 Investors Affected
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Cunning Techniques Employed by Hackers

The perpetrators ingeniously executed these phishing activities through a variety of methods, ranging from SIM swaps and deceptive airdrops to counterfeit Google and Twitter ads, alongside spamming social media with deceitful comments and mentions.

Two notorious Wallet Drainers, known as ‘Inferno’ and ‘Monkey Drainer,’ orchestrated substantial heists, managing to pilfer over $81 million and $16 million, respectively, across several months. Their malicious activities went undetected until their eventual exposure, causing significant financial damage to countless crypto investors.

Scam Sniffer underscored a concerning trend – hackers adeptly evading the promotional guidelines of reputable social media platforms like Google and Twitter, thereby amplifying their reach and successfully directing unsuspecting individuals to malicious URLs.

The crypto industry, while making strides in bolstering its security infrastructure, faces an ongoing battle against cybercrime. Vigilance, education, and adopting stringent security measures remain crucial in safeguarding investors from the pervasive threat of phishing scams and cybercriminal activity.

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Hania

Hania is a 30-year-old blogger who used to be a teacher before entering the world of writing. She is originally from India and has been writing blogs on various topics for 2 years now. Hania is particularly interested in exploring the intersections of finance, technology, and cryptocurrency. Her experience as a teacher has given her unique insights into the ways in which digital media can be used to facilitate learning and engagement. Through her writing, Hania hopes to share her knowledge and learning of crypto industry with everyone.

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