Cryptocurrency scammers are exploiting the viral popularity of Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based clicker game, by staging fraudulent airdrops. Players of the rapidly growing mobile game are being targeted by malicious actors aiming to profit from the game’s success.
These scammers are conducting phishing attacks, deceiving Hamster Kombat players into performing actions that benefit the attackers.
Kaspersky Reveals Phishing Scams Targeting Hamster Kombat Users
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, led by security expert Olga Svistunova, has recently uncovered phishing attacks targeting users of Hamster Kombat. Scammers are using fraudulent schemes to exploit the game’s popularity, offering to convert in-game coins to rubles through phishing links that require Telegram login credentials.
Svistunova explained that once attackers obtain users’ credentials, they gain access to personal accounts. This allows them to steal data, blackmail victims, and send fraudulent messages. While the scheme primarily affects victims in Russia, there is a risk that scammers from other countries may adopt similar tactics.
Hamster Kombat, one of the most popular mobile games, has rapidly grown to 239 million users within 81 days. The clicker game is seeing 4-5 million new users daily, making it one of the fastest-growing digital services globally, according to Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Scammers Exploit Hamster Kombat’s Popularity with Fake Airdrops
Cryptocurrency scammers are targeting the viral clicker game Hamster Kombat with fake airdrops designed to steal users’ crypto wallet credentials. Kaspersky’s Olga Svistunova reported that scammers are leveraging the appeal of free cryptocurrency to lure users into providing their wallet information.
According to Svistunova, the fraudulent airdrops offer fake Hamster cryptocurrency and lead users to phishing sites claiming to sell the token at a discount. These sites deceive users into revealing their crypto wallet details.
The Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) token, which gained popularity after being listed on Bybit for pre-market trading on July 8, is also being targeted by scammers. Additionally, fraudsters are creating fake websites that promise free coins in exchange for access to users’ cryptocurrency through fraudulent commission payments.
Ongoing Security Challenges in the Cryptocurrency Industry
The cryptocurrency industry continues to grapple with security issues, including hacks and phishing attacks that undermine its legitimacy. Since June 19, 2011, when the first known crypto hack occurred, nearly $19 billion in digital assets have been stolen across 785 reported incidents.
The largest theft in crypto history remains the 2019 Plus Token fraud, where attackers stole $2.9 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ether.
Phishing scams are also a growing problem, particularly affecting newer blockchains. For example, phishing attacks on Base surged by 1,900% in March compared to January, leading to an 18-fold increase in stolen cryptocurrency.
Important: Please note that this article is only meant to provide information and should not be taken as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other type of advice.
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