A new wave of attacks targets cryptocurrency enthusiasts through ultra-realistic fraudulent applications. Hereâs everything you need to know to avoid the trap.
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đ What is happening
đ± Mass fake apps: Over 35,000 ads on Facebook have been used to spread malicious applications since March 2024. Goal: to trap crypto users, mainly in Europe.
đ”ïžââïž Perfect imitations: Cybercriminals copy popular services like Binance, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or Kraken. Result: apps almost indistinguishable from the real ones.
đŠ A stealthy malware (JSCEAL): Behind these deceptive interfaces lies malicious code that can:
âą steal your recovery phrases đ
âą siphon your passwords đ
âą retrieve your cookies and personal data đ
âą siphon directly from your crypto wallet đž
đ Intelligent dissimulation: The malware runs scripts in the background while showing you a 'real' crypto app. The illusion is almost perfect.
â 10 million exposed, how many infected? The exact number of victims remains unclear, as not everyone exposed falls into the trap. But the potential for damage is enormous.
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đĄïž How to protect yourself
â Download only from official stores (Google Play, App Store).
đ Check the publisher, reviews, publication date.
đ« Avoid sponsored ads on social networks, especially if they offer you easy gains or 'exclusive' bonuses.
đ· Never take a screenshot of your seed phrase, and never store it in your gallery.
𧰠Use a mobile antivirus (Kaspersky, Bitdefender, etc.)
đ§ Be paranoid... a little: in crypto, it's better to be too cautious than ruined.
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â ïž Why it's serious
Unlike a bank account, there is no recourse in the event of crypto theft. Once funds are transferred, they are lost forever. Hackers do not break blockchains: they manipulate humans, and it works.
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âïž In summary
âą Fake apps target crypto investors on a large scale.
âą A discreet malware steals everything: seed, passwords, cookies, etc.
âą The exposure is massive, caution is essential.
In crypto, your security depends on you.
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đ° Source: Journal du Coin â August 2025
