Do you know what the most common phrase we hear among crypto traders this year is?

💢 I received an airdrop, but I don't know what it is... I find it has appeared in my wallet by itself.

And the problem? A large number of these airdrops are actually digital traps, cleverly used by hackers to steal your data or even completely empty your wallet.

So, in this article, we will talk together about the fake airdrops that have spread widely in 2025, and how you can easily protect yourself from them.

💢 What does a fake airdrop mean?

A fake airdrop is a token that randomly appears in your wallet without you requesting it, or a file that sends you an invitation to open it under the pretext that you've won a free token.

But in reality?

This file may contain malware, or a token that asks you for "smart signature" and as soon as you agree, you have handed your wallet over to the hackers!

And the problem is that the appearance of the token or site can be very convincing, it may mimic a platform like Binance or MetaMask or others, but it is just a well-made imitation.

💢 Why has the situation become more dangerous in 2025?

Simply put, because scammers have started to work with more professional methods.

According to a Cointelegraph report, today airdrop viruses have started to merge into images or PDF files or even smart contracts that appear to be official, but their goal is to plant malicious code that opens a door to your wallet.

💢 How do you protect yourself? Here are the top 5 tips:

1. Ignore any token you did not request:

If you see a strange token in your wallet, don't think about swapping it or clicking on it. Ignore it as if it doesn't exist.

Especially those that message you on Telegram or Twitter and tell you, "You won an airdrop," and provide you with a link containing a file or smart contract.

3. Do not sign any transaction you do not understand:

If the site opens a signature window and suggests approval or interaction that you don't understand, close the page immediately.

4. Use secure wallets:

Like the Binance Web3 Wallet, which has protection and filtering tools, and sends you alerts when there is suspicious activity.

5. Try trusted airdrops:

Instead of falling for suspicious offers, try official platforms like Binance Megadrop that give you reliable tokens in exchange for simple and safe tasks, like completing Earn tasks or linking your wallet.

💢 Examples of deceit methods:

They send you PEPE or a random fake currency and tell you that you need to visit a site to withdraw it, and the site contains malicious scripts.

They tell you there is an Airdrop from Binance, but the real link is binánce.com (with a fake 'A')!

They rely on anxiety or greed and tell you, "Last chance to withdraw the airdrop," to make you act quickly without paying attention to the details.

✋ In conclusion:

Not all airdrops are legitimate... Many of them are "demonic airdrops" whose only goal is to steal your effort and money.

Always remember: anything that comes to you without you requesting it, or asks for a strange smart signature, should be considered suspicious.

You are the first line of defense for the security of your wallet.