Fake video conferencing software is being used to perform address-poisoning attacks to steal crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder Yu Xian.
Points
- Fake video conferencing software is targeting crypto assets.
- SlowMist founder Yu Xian urges the community to be vigilant.
- Scammers impersonate legitimate companies for job offers.
- Fake job interviews conducted via Zoom to lower victims’ guards.
- Scammers switch to different meeting software to carry out attacks.
The crypto community is under threat from a new type of scam involving fake video conferencing software. SlowMist founder Yu Xian has alerted the community to the dangers of using unfamiliar software for video calls, following a report from a community member about an address-poisoning attack.
An X user, maxlin.eth, shared their experience of a job-hunting scam where a scammer pretended to be from the human resources department of infrastructure development firm xLabs. The scammer approached the user on Telegram, claiming to offer a marketing specialist role due to the user’s Web3 career profile.
Unlike typical scams that send direct links to malicious software, these scammers conducted a fake job interview via Zoom. After discussing xLabs’ vision and products for nearly half an hour, the scammer asked the user to switch to a different meeting software, claiming the original interviewer couldn’t join using Zoom. This switch was a tactic to lower the user’s guard and facilitate the address-poisoning attack.
解説
- This type of scam highlights the need for increased vigilance within the crypto community, especially regarding software used for professional interactions.
- Address-poisoning attacks involve manipulating wallet addresses to divert funds, making it crucial for users to verify the authenticity of software and job offers.
- The sophisticated nature of this scam, involving detailed fake job interviews, underscores the lengths to which scammers will go to gain trust and access to digital assets.
- Community members should be wary of unsolicited job offers and avoid downloading or using unfamiliar software, especially if prompted to do so during professional engagements.
- The ongoing threat from such scams necessitates constant awareness and education within the crypto space to protect individuals and their assets.