Don't be a victim of SMS spoofing attacks. Discover vital tips on securing your crypto in our latest Binance blog. Stay SAFU.
Here’s a list of suspicious websites we’ve identified that attempt to look like they are affiliated with Binance. Steer clear of all of them. Their domain names also give you an idea of what a “fake Binance” website whose creators are trying to mislead users can look like.SMS spoof attacks may vary in their targets and mechanics. What they all have in common is that the number or name of the real sender gets replaced, which allows scammers to appear as someone else.
In the former case, scammers will impersonate a legitimate financial services provider like Binance and text victims about, for example, a fake cashback transaction. Such messages typically instruct recipients to scan a QR code or access a link to claim their cashback. SMS spoofing is also used by stalkers and cyberbullies who want to intimidate their victims by sending threatening or inappropriate messages from unknown numbers or under random names.A user, whom we’ll call Jack, receives a message that reads, “[Binance] Users need to upgrade Web 3.0 to avoid disabling accounts. Bianenc.net”
Jack sees that the sender is “Binance” and that the message has come through the same channel from which he typically receives his 2FA codes. Jack assumes this is an official message and logs into the phishing website, thereby giving his account details to the scammer.A user, whom we’ll call Brad, receives an SMS message from someone with a “Binance” sender address. The message reminds Brad to “cancel his current withdrawal.
The hacker manages to use Brad’s username, password, and 2FA to log into the official Binance website and initiate a cash withdrawal.Double-check the real 2FA message, which actually read that the 2FA code was being used to initiate a withdrawal, not to cancel one.Many of our users have reported receiving a spoofed SMS with a link to verify or upgrade their account. As the message explained, failure to perform the required action would result in the account being blocked.
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