Ethereum (ETH) is the Most Popular Cryptocurrency for Scammers, Kaspersky Report Shows

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Published Aug 15, 2018 09:13AM ET

Updated Aug 15, 2018 10:20AM ET

Ethereum (ETH) is the Most Popular Cryptocurrency for Scammers, Kaspersky Report Shows

research by Kaspersky Labs. Phishing also continued, masquerading as popular wallets or websites. The already infamous Ethereum giveaways keep spreading on social media, affecting famous Twitter handles, most lately copying the account of Elon Musk.

“Ethereum (ETH) is currently the most popular cryptocurrency with phishers. The popularity of Ethereum with cybercriminals increases as more funds are attracted by ICOs on the Ethereum platform,” remarked Kaspersky Labs.

“According to our very roug...


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