Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange at the global level, issues a warning for the whole crypto community about a new malware targeting the transaction processes. According to the information shared by Binance, this new malware alters the withdrawal addresses during transactions, leaving victims in major losses.
Weâve identified a global malware issue that alters withdrawal addresses during the transaction process. Be cautious of plugins and apps youâve installed, especially on Android and web apps, and stay alert on iOS too. Our Binance security team is on top of this issue and⊠pic.twitter.com/1y9jn0D9CX
â Binance (@binance) September 14, 2024
Binance shared this notice through the official blog and X post assuring that the Binance team is working to identify and blocklist suspicious addresses. By tracking and eliminating such suspicious addresses, the community can be saved from any major loss. However, Binance advised the users to verify the authenticity of plugins and applications and cross-verify the withdrawal addresses.
Countermeasures of Binance to Tackle This Malware
Binance team is actively working to tackle the matter to save the community from any major loss. On an immediate note, Binance has issued a warning letter to inform the crypto community about the malware. In that notice, Binance has shared the details of how this malware works, precautionary measures and Binanceâs initiatives to deal with this malware.Â
Firstly, Binance is identifying and blacklisting the suspicious addresses as Binance has so far blocklisted multiple suspicious addresses to avoid further fraudulent transactions. Secondly, Binance has sent notifications to the users, advising them to uninstall suspicious software and plugins. And, advised the community to report such incidents to help the platform identify, analyze, and blacklist such addresses. Additionally, Binance assured the community that Binance is actively monitoring the transactions and doing the needful.Â
Precautionary Measures to Stay Safe from Malware Attacks
Binance also shares a list of precautionary measures for the users to save them from further major losses. All the users should verify the authenticity of the applications and plugins currently in use and uninstall the suspicious apps.
Moreover, cross-check the wallet addresses while withdrawing and transactions beforehand to safeguard their wallets. Stay vigilant and keep an eye on whatâs going on in the market and be vigilant in on-chain transactions. Binance has assured the crypto community that Binance Team is actively working to identify and blacklist such malware and suspicious addresses to make crypto space safe for the crypto community.