The Web3 landscape appears ripe for cybercriminals as they continue to either craft new technical attacks or replicate phishing techniques of the past to dupe victims.
While Web3 promises enhanced security in the form of blockchain-based architecture, malicious entities are translating old threats into the new space. Web2-style attacks such as phishing campaigns continue to pose a threat.
In the latest development, the prominent Blockchain analytics company, PeckShield revealed detecting a slew of phishing websites impersonating – Stepn – which happens to be a Solana-based Web3 lifestyle app.
It is a fitness app enabling users to access in-game features. This includes – minting virtual sneakers, upgrading “gems,” and participating in governance voting.
PeckShield said the attackers operate by inserting a false MetaMask browser plugin, thereby letting them steal seed phrases from unsuspecting users of the platform.
Once the attackers get hold of the seed phrase, they may prom
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