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CoinGecko was hit by a phishing scam.

By Crypto FlexsJanuary 11, 20242 Mins Read
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CoinGecko was hit by a phishing scam.
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On January 10, 2024, CoinGecko, a leading cryptocurrency data aggregator, experienced a serious security breach. of the company account A major social media platform (formerly known as Twitter) and its terminals were compromised, resulting in unauthorized posting of phishing scam links. The incident has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity in the rapidly developing cryptocurrency industry.

CoinGecko’s technical team responded quickly to the breach, regaining control of the accounts and beginning an investigation. They warned users not to interact with questionable content or follow ambiguous links. The fraudulent post advertised a non-existent CoinGecko token airdrop. This is a common tactic in phishing scams designed to lure unsuspecting victims into revealing sensitive information or transferring funds.

This incident did not occur in isolation. Just a day earlier, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media accounts suffered a similar attack. Scammers posted deceptive messages claiming that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler had approved multiple applications for a Bitcoin cash exchange-traded fund (ETF). This claim was quickly debunked and the post was removed, but it did highlight the effectiveness of these tactics in causing temporary confusion and potential harm.

Both incidents highlight the vulnerability of high-profile organizations to cyberattacks, especially those involving social engineering. The methods used in these breaches did not rely on sophisticated technical hacking, but rather on exploiting human factors, such as lack of two-factor authentication (2FA) and the ability to manipulate telecommunications services to launch SIM card swap attacks.

The rise of SIM card swap attacks in the Web3 community is particularly problematic. These attacks involve fraudsters impersonating the legitimate account holder in order to take control of phone service. Once you achieve this, you will have access to various accounts linked to your phone number, including social media and cryptocurrency wallets. The cryptocurrency community has seen several such incidents, including a notable attack on the account of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in September 2023.

In response to these threats, experts in the field emphasize the importance of strong security measures. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is now considered a basic requirement rather than an optional add-on. Users are also advised to be very careful about suspicious links and offers, especially those that promise free tokens or other too-good-to-be-true opportunities.

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