Web3 Beware: Fake Video Calls Steal Your Crypto and Credentials!
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a scam using fake video conferencing apps, dubbed Meeten, to deploy the Realst infostealer. This malware targets Web3 professionals, luring them into fake meetings to steal sensitive data. It’s like being catfished by a calendar invite, except instead of heartbreak, you lose your cryptocurrency wallet.
Hot Take:
In a world where every meeting feels like a phishing attempt anyway, this latest scam campaign really takes the cake. We all know the dread of downloading yet another video conferencing app for that “important” meeting, but now it seems even your fake meeting invites could be packing more than just a calendar conflict. At this rate, the safest way to attend a meeting might be to just show up in person with a tin foil hat!
Key Points:
- New scam targets Web3 employees with fake video conference apps.
- Malware, called Realst, disguises itself as legitimate business meetings.
- Fake companies use AI to enhance legitimacy and trick victims.
- Targets approached via Telegram for video calls on dubious platforms.
- Malware steals sensitive information, including cryptocurrency wallet data.