The cryptocurrency sector is once again under scrutiny following a recent warning from SlowMist’s Chief Information Security Officer, @im23pds. On February 26th, he alerted the community to an alarming SMS phishing attack specifically targeting users of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide. The deceptive messages appeared to originate from the official Binance SMS conversation thread, complicating the detection for recipients, as they were interspersed with authentic communications from the platform.
@im23pds highlighted the sophistication of this attack, indicating that it likely results from an exploitation of the SMS channel, suggesting a **hijacking** by malicious actors. Such tactics underline the need for heightened cybersecurity measures and user awareness within the digital asset landscape. As phishing schemes evolve, it is imperative for users to remain vigilant and employ safe practices to protect their accounts and cryptocurrencies from potential threats.
Source: https://en.coinotag.com/breakingnews/binance-users-targeted-sms-phishing-attack-exploits-official-channel-warns-slowmist-ciso/