# Ape-themed airdrop phishing scams are on the rise, experts warn

# Ape-themed airdrop phishing scams are on the rise, experts warn

” Ape-themed airdrop phishing scams are on the rise, experts warn “ Cybersecurity experts identified and disclosed the rising popularity of airdrop phishing among crypto and nonfungible token (NFT) scammers. Airdrops serve as an essential marketing tool for crypto projects, which involves sending free cryptocurrency tokens or NFTs to promote awareness among investors. However, a…

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# Stepn impersonators stealing users’ seed phrases, warn security experts

# Stepn impersonators stealing users’ seed phrases, warn security experts

” Stepn impersonators stealing users’ seed phrases, warn security experts “ Peckshield, a prominent blockchain security firm, has today exposed that there are numerous phishing websites for the Web3 lifestyle app Stepn. Hackers insert a forged MetaMask browser plugin through which they can steal seed phrases from unsuspecting Stepn users, according to Peckshield. When these…

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# MetaMask warns Apple users over iCloud phishing attacks

# MetaMask warns Apple users over iCloud phishing attacks

” MetaMask warns Apple users over iCloud phishing attacks “ ConsenSys-owned crypto wallet provider MetaMask has sent out a warning to the community regarding Apple iCloud phishing attacks. The security issue for iPhone, Mac, and iPad users is related to default device settings which see a user’s seed phrase or “password-encrypted MetaMask vault” stored on the…

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# Rare Bears Discord phishing attack nabs 0K in NFTs

# Rare Bears Discord phishing attack nabs $800K in NFTs

” Rare Bears Discord phishing attack nabs $800K in NFTs “ Recently launched NFT project, Rare Bears, was hit with an attack, after a hacker posted a phishing link in the project’s Discord channel, stealing nearly $800,000 in NFTs. Analysis from blockchain security firm Peckshield detailed that the attacker was able to steal 179 NFTs,…

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