When it comes to cyber-attacks related to cryptocurrencies. Attackers appear to be reducing their use of traditional financial threats such as desktop and mobile banking malware. Instead, the focus has been on “phishing”.
Russian cybersecurity and antivirus provider Kaspersky has revealed that phishing crypto attacks will increase by 40% year-on-year in 2022, according to audit firm Kaspersky.meet5,040,520 Crypto Phishing Attacks in 2022 Vs. 3,596,437 in 2021
phishing attack It involves luring investors with fake websites and communication channels that mimic official companies. Users then accidentally enter personal information such as private keys, which ultimately gives attackers access to crypto wallets and assets.
While Kaspersky cannot predict whether the trend will increase in 2023, phishing attacks continue into 2023. Most recently, in March, Trezor, a digital wallet provider for cryptocurrencies, issued Warning of attempts to steal user cryptocurrencies They trick investors into entering recovery phrases on fake Trezor sites.
Kaspersky says crypto is still a symbol of getting rich quick. which attracts scammers to invent techniques and methods to lure unwary crypto investors
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