Old trick, new victims
Scammers who previously gained access to the databases of popular cryptocurrency wallets Trezor and Ledger are active again. This time, they are sending physical letters to device owners, trying to extract their secret phrases and access keys.
The scheme is quite simple: in the letter, the scammers introduce themselves as the technical support service of the companies and inform about the need to urgently update the wallet. For this, they ask the user to follow a link and enter the device data. If the user falls for the trick, the attackers will gain access to their cryptocurrency wallet and be able to withdraw all digital assets.
Such phishing attacks are not uncommon in the crypto space. Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to steal money from gullible users. And mailing letters is just one of their tricks.
How to recognize and avoid a phishing attack
Here are a few tips to protect yourself:
- Don't believe letters that demand urgent action or threaten to block your account. The real support service won't rush you like that.
- Never click on links from suspicious emails and don't enter your wallet data. Instead, go to the official company website directly.
- Keep your secret phrases and keys in a secure place, inaccessible to outsiders.
- Use hardware cryptocurrency wallets, which better protect your assets.
Be vigilant and trust only verified information sources. Only this way you can secure your crypto savings from the encroachments of scammers.