This is the topic that really worried me the most.
Korean hackers steal more than $1.3 billion
Here's how to protect your money and what their plans are
A group of hackers recently created a program that, with the help of artificial intelligence and some software, can find your wallet passwords and open them.
This malware can be disguised as a regular application that does not raise suspicion.
People download it without suspecting anything,
They end up losing all their money on their cryptocurrency wallets.
▪︎ essence
This program scans all data on the phone and searches for words that resemble wallet words.
No matter what form the words are in, even if it's a picture, the software will still be able to determine that this is what it needs.
• Only after some time was McAfee able to identify the program as malware.
¤ McAfee has compiled a list that currently includes 280 programs of this type.
◇ As they say it's not even 10% of all software out there right now.
◇ Thousands of wallets stolen this way
• The first thing they did to him was steal money from the wallets.
• The second reason is blackmail.
• The third reason makes you crazy 😂
They wrote some threatening letters to the victims and extorted money from them in this way.
To protect yourself from theft of your wallet money
I've collected a selection of the best apps to wipe your phone.
• Malwarebytes
-Remove malware, spyware and adware viruses
• Bitdefender Mobile Security
- Real-time antivirus
• Norton Mobile Security
- Protection from malware, phishing and network threats
Top 3 Apps for Your PC.
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Lightweight antivirus that doesn't burden your system.
• Avira Free Security
- Free protection against viruses, malware and spyware
• Sophos Home
- Protection against viruses, spyware, ransomware and phishing
How to protect your wallet passwords?
Never store it digitally👌
☆ Not on your phone
☆ No computer
☆ Do not use cloud storage.
◇ Malware can even recognize a picture of your wallet's password.
◇ Write it down on paper and keep it in a safe or somewhere.
▪︎ This is the safest way.
▪︎Avoid suspicious applications:
Phishing attacks often hide in fake APKs.
▪︎Only download apps from trusted sources.
□ Use hardware wallets (Ledger, Trezor) and keep them updated
◇ Regularly scan your devices for malware using antivirus software.
I highly recommend sharing this topic with your friends to avoid falling into scammers' tricks and keep your coins.
Always maintain privacy, avoid downloading suspicious apps from third-party sources, and make sure you have a reliable antivirus software on hand.