Criminals have been launching phishing attacks targeting social media users to capitalize on the fundraising efforts to support recently pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. After Ulbricht's release, donations started flowing in, and malicious actors took advantage of this by spreading scams on platforms like Twitter and Telegram. They shared links claiming to be official channels for updates but were actually malware installers. Cybersecurity experts warn that scammers often use high-profile names to manipulate victims, taking advantage of the trust and curiosity associated with celebrities. It is unclear how many systems were compromised before the accounts were suspended, but compromised devices can lead to serious consequences such as corporate breaches and data theft. Users are advised to remain aware and vigilant to defend against such scams.



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