Phishing activities are increasing within the TON ecosystem, causing significant concern among users. The Telegram ecosystem’s open nature is being exploited, with phishing links and deceptive bots spreading through message groups and airdrops. These methods aim to steal users’ TON wallets, including NFTs and Anonymous Telegram Numbers, which resemble mobile phone numbers and are used for creating Telegram accounts. The corresponding Telegram account could be lost unless Two-Step Verification is enabled if these numbers are phished.
Recent Incident Highlights Growing Threat
A recent phishing incident underscores the severity of this issue. According to PeckShieldAlert, the address 0xfb94…ccfa fell victim to phishing by #Fake_Phishing187019. This attack resulted in the loss of $11.2 million worth of cryptocurrencies. The stolen assets included 3,657.26 $aETHMKR, valued at approximately $8.76 million, and 1.245 million PT-sUSDE-26SEP2024 and 1.3 million PT-sUSDE-25JUL2024.
The increasing prevalence of phishing activities in the TON ecosystem is alarming. Users are advised to exercise caution and enable Two-Step Verification to protect their accounts. The phishing methods remain consistent, making it crucial for users to stay vigilant against potential threats.
