A Chainlink investor recently fell victim to a sophisticated phishing attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $4.66 million. The investor had accumulated 290,750 LINK tokens valued at $2.26 million through savvy trading strategies, earning nearly $2.4 million in profits. However, their success turned sour when they clicked on a phishing link, unknowingly authorizing a fraudulent transaction. This error led to the transfer of their assets and a devastating total loss.
Phishing scams have become a rising threat in the crypto sector. Approval phishing scams, in particular, have resulted in losses totaling around $1.0 billion since May 2021. In 2022, victims lost an estimated $516.8 million, while 2023 saw $374.6 million lost through November. Approval phishing involves scammers deceiving users into authorizing blockchain transactions that grant the scammer access to spend specific tokens from the victim’s wallet.
Efforts have been made to combat these scams. In October, the Hong Kong Police Force intensified its efforts to combat fraudulent schemes, including phishing attacks. They publicized a list of verified trading platforms, ensuring a higher level of security and legitimacy for users. However, phishing attacks continue to pose a significant threat to crypto investors.
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| Geography | Asia |
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| People | None |
| Companies | Chainalysis, Hong Kong Securities and Future Commission, Hong Kong Police Force, Chainlink, Lookonchain |
| Currencies | Chainlink |
| Securities | None |
