EOS Users Targeted in ‘Address Poisoning’ Attack—Beware the Copy-Paste Trap

In Brief:

EOS blockchain users are under attack by malicious actors using an “address poisoning” scam to trick them into copying fraudulent wallet addresses.
Security firm SlowMist warns that attackers are sending 0.001 EOS transactions with fake addresses mimicking exchanges like OKX and Binance.

Blockchain security firm SlowMist has identified an ongoing address poisoning attack on the EOS blockchain, where scammers send small EOS transactions using addresses that closely resemble real ones. The goal is to trick users into copying the fraudulent address when making future transactions, leading to stolen funds.

Scammers have been found impersonating OKX and Binance addresses, with slight name variations like "oktothemoon" instead of "okbtothemoon" and "binanecleos" instead of "binancecleos". These minor changes can be easy to overlook, making it crucial for users to double-check wallet addresses before sending funds.

Address poisoning scams are not new, with MetaMask, Binance, and Bitcoin traders previously falling victim to similar schemes. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in the crypto space, emphasizing the need for stronger wallet security measures.

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