Crypto Phishing Campaign 'Operation Asterix' Targeted 885,000 Phone Numbers
JH Kim
Summary
- Rapid7, a cybersecurity firm, said the cryptocurrency phishing campaign Operation Asterix targeted about 885,000 phone numbers.
- Attackers lured users to fake cryptocurrency wallets through phishing sites and phone scams.
- The scheme was used to steal sensitive information, including wallet recovery phrases.
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A cryptocurrency phishing campaign dubbed Operation Asterix targeted about 885,000 phone numbers.
Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 said on Aug. 20 that the campaign had obtained roughly 885,000 phone numbers and used them in cryptocurrency phishing attacks.
Attackers used phishing websites and phone scams to steer users to fake cryptocurrency wallets, where they stole sensitive information including wallet recovery phrases.
JH Kim
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