Crypto Con Scam: The TRUMP Coin Trap You Didn’t See Coming!

Beware of fake TRUMP coins! Cybercriminals are spoofing Binance in a lightning-fast campaign, offering meme coins worth $10.50 each. But instead of riches, you’ll download a remote access trojan in under two minutes. Protect yourself from these crypto scams and don’t fall for deals that seem too good to be true.

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Hot Take:

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably involves a meme coin and a remote access Trojan. Cybercriminals are now as fast as ordering a pizza online, delivering a fresh slice of malware with a side of fake cryptocurrency deals. Who knew the digital age would be the era of “crypto-meme” rat-races?

Key Points:

  • Cybercriminals are leveraging fake “TRUMP” coins in a phishing campaign.
  • The campaign impersonates Binance to trick users into downloading malware.
  • ConnectWise RAT is deployed in less than two minutes post-infection.
  • Social engineering tactics include fake risk warnings and current event relevancy.
  • Cofense has provided indicators of compromise to help detect the threat.

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