Security Threats - Industry emphasizes the importance of identifying phishing, baiting, and scareware tactics [1] - Industry urges users to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to these online threats [1] Resources - Industry provides a link for users to find out more information about these threats [1]

Industry Focus - Japan's brokerage industry is focusing on identifying accounts used by phishing scammers [1] - The industry's aim is to prevent further fraudulent trades [1] Financial Impact - Fraudulent trades exceeding $4 billion (USD) have destabilized Japan's stock market [1]

Risk Alert - The industry reminds altcoin enthusiasts to be vigilant against social engineering scams [1] - Scammers and hackers intensify their activities during market upswings, exploiting euphoria and potential oversights [1] Scam Tactics - Scammers befriend users on social platforms to build trust [1] - Luring users to phishing DApps with promises of high returns or airdrops to deposit funds or authorize malicious smart contracts [2] - Creating panic by falsely claiming account freezes or anti-money laundering investigations to extort money [2] - Continuing extortion attempts until all assets are depleted [2] Precautionary Measures - The industry advises users to safeguard their assets carefully [2]

Rewards Distribution - Week 3 rewards have already been distributed to the listed wallet addresses [1] - Winners do not need to take any action [1] Security Notice - MetaMask will not contact winners directly [1] - Users should avoid clicking on phishing links for their safety [1]

Someone fell victim to a phishing attack, signed a malicious transfer, and lost 3.05M $USDT!Stay alert, stay safe. One wrong click can drain your wallet.Never sign a transaction you don’t fully understand.Double-check the URL, double-check all signature requestsVerify contract addresses from official sources.https://t.co/rbwPsB1R72 ...

Security Risks - Phishing and malware are highlighted as a significant scam combination to watch in 2025 [1] - A single click on a fake email with a ZIP file can compromise a device and lead to significant losses [1] Recommendations - The report strongly recommends users to prioritize opsec (operational security) to protect their crypto assets [1] - Users are advised to move slowly and carefully to protect themselves from potential threats [1]

Week 2 winners have been selected, and rewards have ALREADY been distributed to the following addresses:0x8b9f...0x0a6d...0x6cd0...0x5b97...0x6682...0x81b2...0xee5e...0x73e0...0x810a...0xbe82...👉 Rewards have ALREADY been distributed.👉 There is NO action that winners need to take.👉 MetaMask will not reach out to winners directly.👉 This is for your safety. So don't click on any phishing links! ...

⚠️ALERT: A user lost $908K from a phishing approval signed 458 days ago.h/t: ScamSniffer https://t.co/VbN9eSuQcc ...

🚨 ALERT: Someone lost $119K in $WBTC after falling for an “increaseApproval” phishing transaction. https://t.co/yiEoXFYnNL ...

Crypto Security Threats - Crypto scams are increasing with the bull run, including phishing, impersonation, fake airdrops, and malicious links, primarily spread on Crypto Twitter [1] - Attackers use phishing and social engineering on X and in inboxes to gain trust and extract sensitive information like private keys or to get users to sign malicious transactions [1] - Scammers impersonate others in crypto by copying profiles, bios, job titles, and links to build rapport and send phishing links or pretend to be from a company to send malicious invites [2][5] - Even verified accounts can be compromised and used to post phishing links, and trusted site frontends can be hijacked [2] Safety Measures - Industry recommends double-checking URLs and exiting immediately if something looks off, and never sharing screens or private keys [4] - Legit teams will not cold DM to "verify" anything, and users should be wary of DMs, even from known contacts [4] - Industry advises users to look closely at usernames (e g "0" vs "O") and verify identities by contacting the company or person directly [5] - Users should pause and think before acting, heed browser wallet phishing warnings, and watch out for shortened links [7] - Industry suggests using multiple wallets and not keeping primary funds in a hot wallet, regularly revoking token approvals, and assuming any link or account could be compromised [7] - Using app-based 2FA and following security researchers is recommended [7]