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DeFi Phishing Attack : How a Fake Zoom App Stole $1M

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Summary: A decentralized finance (DeFi) miner recently fell victim to a phishing attack, losing $1 million through malware. The attack began with the victim receiving a direct message from the attacker on Twitter, who posed as the CEO of a legitimate crypto project. The attacker suggested scheduling a meeting via Zoom to discuss project development, providing a link to a fake Zoom app. The victim unknowingly downloaded malware that captured wallet credentials and private keys, resulting in the loss of their funds. This incident highlights the increasing threat of malware in cryptocurrency security, emphasizing the need for vigilance, two-factor authentication (2FA), and verifying links. Users should take precautions to protect themselves from such attacks.

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