TRON - Phishing Attacks Steal Crypto Funds Through Fake Skype App Download | Benzinga
Blockchain security firm SlowMist announced a new phishing attack involving a fake Skype app that stole crypto funds from an unsuspecting victim.
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What Happened: Phishing attacks using fake apps happen frequently, especially in regions where the download of apps is restricted in Google Play and instead encourages online downloads making the users' data vulnerable.
SlowMist received the information directly from the victim who said the phishing incident happened after he downloaded what he assumed to be a Skype app.
The report used MistTrack for analysis and found the TRON chain address (TJhqKzGQ3LzT9ih53JoyAvMnnH5EThWLQB) received around 192,856 USDT with 110 deposit transactions. The address has still a balance remaining with a most recent transaction on Nov. 8, 2023.
Also, an Ethereum chain address (0xF90acFBe580F58f912F557B444bA1bf77053fc03) ...