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Tips and tricks that help protect users from the perils of phishing scams that take place in the Web3 space. What are the main dangers and threats when interacting with websites in Web3?Why is bookmarking trusted websites in your browser critical for Web3 security?What are the risks of connecting your wallet to a website?How do hackers exploit seed phrases, and why is it critical to leave them confidential?What are the risks of signing messages on unfamiliar websites?How to minimize risks when interacting with Web3 websites? What are the main dangers and threats when interacting with websites in Web3? Although good-willed people try to flourish in the crypto economy, the crypto space is not completely free from malicious actors. Here are a few of the threats lurking in the shadows of the blockchain world: Phishing scams: The attacker sends mass emails or messages as the first step of a phishing attack. These emails or messages look like they are from a legitimate source, such as a wal...

On-chain threat monitoring system AegisWeb3 has issued a warning on X, alerting the community against phishing attacks imitating Friend.tech. According to AegisWeb3, a phony X account called @friendtech_web3 recently announced an airdrop for the Friend token and directed users to a fraudulent website. ️ Beware of phishing websites impersonating @friendtech️ A FAKE Twitter account @friendtech_web3 recently posted a tweet promoting an airdrop for $FRIEND and directing users to a phishing website. This tweet has garnered significant attention, with 674.2K views so far.… pic.twitter.com/9w7lWHKKxR — AegisWeb3 (@AegisWeb3) August 21, 2023 The bogus tweet has received much attention, with over 674,000 views thus far. You might also like: What is Friend.tech, social platform earning over $1m in fees Aegis’ warning comes on the heels of another scam update from Certik, a platform known for sending real-time tips about crypto scams and hacks. #CertiKSkynetAlert We have...

The account has made multiple posts promising a token giveaway and ushers users to a copycat website to connect their crypto wallet. The X (Twitter) account of crypto-focused venture capital firm Blockchain Capital has seemingly been taken over by scammers attempting to lure users with the promise of a token claim . On Aug. 9, Blockchain Capital's account made multiple posts promising a giveaway of "BCAP" token s and directed users to a copycat website that emulates the appearance of the VC firm's original. Scammers posting a link to a fake Blockchain Capital website under the guise of a token claim. Source: X The copycat website — which includes an additonal "n" in the URL — directs users to connect their crypto wallet, a common tactic used by phishing scammers in order to drain user funds. The scammers tactically turned off the comments section in an attempt to prevent others from warning of the possible scam. This is fake. Don’t get scammed. https://t...