Hackers have begun using LinkedIn to target cryptocurrency users in sophisticated scams. Security expert Taylor Monahan explains that hackers create fake LinkedIn profiles to impersonate popular platforms and pose as recruiters. They engage victims in conversations to build trust before offering enticing job opportunities. To appear legitimate, they even use tools like the Willo Video interviewing platform, commonly used by crypto firms. Once trust is established, the hackers send victims a harmful link that compromises their devices and grants the hackers access. The extent of the scam's reach and the amount stolen is still unknown, but it is similar to previous attacks in the crypto industry. LinkedIn has taken steps to remove fake accounts, but the problem persists.



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