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Cryptocurrency-focused cyberattacks are constantly evolving, and cybercriminals have recently come out with a new wave of wallet-draining mechanisms. These cyberattacks target users through two major vectors: malicious Firefox extensions and sophisticated Mac malware, cybersecurity firms SlowMist and Sentinel Labs report.
Over 40 fake browser extensions impersonating popular, and generally well-reputed, crypto wallets for Mozilla Firefox, including MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and Phantom. These fake extensions go the extra mile to trick users into a false sense of security, mimicking branding, inflating reviews, and even cloning open-source code to genuinely appear legitimate. Finally, once downloaded, they silently steal wallet credentials of unsuspecting users.
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Meanwhile, Mac users are being targeted by a new iteration
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