In Turkeya group of scammers MetaMaskwith a phishing attack that made a version update It started sending SMSs.
In Turkeyto cryptocurrencies on decentralized exchanges as it is seen as more potential trend is increasing . Fraudsters who want to turn this into an opportunity, decentralized wallet application using the name of MetaMaskcontinues to make phishing attacks.
Recently, SMS method has started to be used as a new phishing attack in Turkey. In SMS sent to many people, MetaMaskto download its updated and latest version clicks on the linkis needed.
Investors Face MetaMask Phishing Attack
In the thriving and growing crypto industry, fraud and identity theft are also on the rise. In the blockchain system, which has a decentralized side and operates through smart contracts, many scammers are taking action to steal users’ assets.
Especially due to the anonymity and open source codes offered by decentralized wallets, many methods such as phishing attacks and identity theft are emerging. In this context, the method most preferred by fraudsters was to use the name of MetaMask. Many phishing attacks target MetaMask users to steal user assets.
In Turkey, many users approaching cryptocurrency are trying to explore potential cryptocurrencies that are not yet listed on exchanges. In this case, wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet exhibit active functionality. However, the vast majority of users in Turkey become vulnerable to security breaches because they are not fully equipped with crypto.
MetaMaskAnd Trust Walletscammers who make phishing attacks, mainly Moving on Twitter . For example, when you post on Twitter using the words Trust Wallet or MetaMask, Just below, there are answers with various phishing attack methods.
Although Twitter tries to prevent this type of fraud method, MetaMaskThe scammers continue to find new methods.
Decentralized Wallet Users Attention! They also started to send SMS!
MetaMask scammers, especially crypto money investors and users in Turkey. They operate actively in Turkey with statements such as airdrop, panic, updates and transfers. Although this has not been prevented yet, efforts are underway to inform investors in Turkey without being defrauded.
MetaMask scammers preferred the SMS method as a new phishing attack against users in Turkey. Especially in the last days, in the SMS delivered to many people, MetaMaskwill update and for that they have to click on the link.
The links in SMS sent in this way are used to direct MetaMask users to a different address and to commit identity theft. In the new phishing attack that started to become widespread in TurkeyIt is very important for users to pay attention to the SMS sent.
These types of SMS are aimed at people who do not have full knowledge of cryptocurrencies and the crypto ecosystem, but who are investing. Thus, when users click on the link, they deliver the recovery words of their MetaMask wallets to the fraudsters.
Although it is not known how crypto investors in Turkey reach their numbers and how they send such SMS to these numbers, users can take their own precautions. It is very important to protect them from phishing attacks.
