#Binance Account Compromised Through Stolen Cookies hack. "A Chinese trader fell victim to a hacking scam, losing $1 million through a promotional Google Chrome plugin named Aggr.
This malicious plugin steals cookies from users, enabling hackers to bypass both passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) to access the victim’s Binance account.
(Ms.) Yi He (Binance co-founder) further warned users about the risks of logging into accounts with active cookie plugins to avoid the minor inconvenience of typing passwords for each login.
She stated, “Binance is not able to compensate users when their own login devices are compromised.” SOURCE: coinfomania website https://coinfomania.com/user-loses-1-million-binance-denies-blame-in-hacking-scam/ (Published June 3rd 2024
If you are wondering about how I access my crypto this is what I practice:
- use iOS (Apple devices when possible)
- use Binance app
- avoid accessing your Binance account via the browsers on your PC
- use antivirus if you are on PC and scan everyday
- always log off when you finish
- always keep your crypto in more than one place (several wallets)
- when you are using defi and hot wallets try to lock your coins in a time based contract. Time based contracts lock your coins and cannot be stolen quickly
There are many other ways to stay safe online when doing crypto. If this subject interests you then please say so in the comments below, so I will create more useful content about this subject for you, Habibi 🙏
