Key Takeaways:
- Scammers are using fake Zoom links to target NFT holders and crypto investors, leading them to download malware.
- The malware, disguised as “ZoomInstallerFull.exe,” steals data and redirects users to the official Zoom site, making the scam appear legitimate.
- This sophisticated scheme has already resulted in $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency losses.
Crypto scammers have devised a sophisticated scheme using fake Zoom links to steal funds from unsuspecting victims.
Cybersecurity engineer “NFT_Dreww” warned users on July 22 about a new scam involving malicious links mimicking the Zoom platform.
⛔Would you have caught this malicious Zoom link?..⛔
— NFT_Dreww.eth (@nft_dreww) July 22, 2024
Scammers are getting extremely sophisticated, and have evolved their tactics to impersonate zoom which, if downloaded, takes everything from your device… Over $300K stolen so far…
Let's dive into how this happens ⤵️⤵️… pic.twitter.com/sb1xfOE0tf
Scammers target NFT holders and crypto investors by inviting them to meetings via a deceptive Zoom link.
When clicked, the link leads to a webpage with an infinite loading screen, prompting users to download “ZoomInstallerFull.exe,” which is actually malware.
Once installed, the malware infiltrates the user’s computer, steals data, and redirects them to the official Zoom site, creating an illusion of legitimacy.
Scammers frequently change domain names to avoid detection, making it challenging to trace their activities.
This scam has already resulted in losses of $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency.
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