Hackers are stealing cryptocurrencies by sending fake updates to Solana users.
Technological developments, which can turn into a weapon in the hands of malicious people, are becoming the new player of increasing frauds. This time, the target of the scammers are users who own the Solana cryptocurrency.
Solana Thieves’ Tool Fake Security Update
Hackers break into Solana owners’ computers via NFT airdrops, allegedly of Solana Phantom security updates, with the aim of stealing passwords.
With the malware designed to steal cryptocurrencies, Solana cryptocurrency users are being sent NFT airdrops. This software, which reveals passwords, is sent to users as the Solana Phantom security update.
First, users are directed to a website when NFT is turned on. If users follow the fake Phantom update instructions, they are downloading malware from GitHub that tries to steal browser information, history, cookies, passwords, SSH keys and other information from the user. Thus, the attacker takes over crypto-linked accounts.
According to BleepingComputer, the hackers claim to be from the Phantom team and use NFTS titled “PHANTOMUPDATE.COM” or “UPDATEPHANTOM.COM”.
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