Phishing emails exploit reported Binance security incident to target crypto holders
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What happened
Bitdefender Labs reports that phishing emails are already using reports of a security incident at Binance, which was estimated at $6.3 billion in crypto assets, to pressure recipients. The messages urge holders to send Bitcoin or verify their wallets, and follow a familiar pattern of fake support, compensation offers and urgent account warnings. Recipients should treat unsolicited wallet or account verification requests as suspect.
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What to do
- Do not send Bitcoin or other crypto in response to unsolicited emails about the Binance incident.
- Be wary of emails asking you to verify your wallet or account, and do not follow links in them.
- Check news about the incident through official channels rather than links supplied in unsolicited messages.
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