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In the crypto space, your credentials represent your most valuable asset, and it is possible to be compromised without immediate awareness. Leaked credentials include usernames, passwords, and other login information exposed through data breaches, malware infections, phishing attacks, or poor password management. Once compromised, this sensitive data often appears for sale on dark web marketplaces, where cybercriminals exploit it to gain unauthorized access to email accounts, crypto wallets, exchange platforms, and other critical services. With millions of credentials leaked globally, the risk to individual users and the broader crypto community remains significant. 
⚠️ How Does This Happen?
Credentials can be compromised through various channels, including malware such as infostealers installed on your devices, phishing emails, and fake login pages designed to steal your data. Additionally, data breaches from unrelated services such as e-commerce sites or gaming platforms and the reuse of passwords across multiple accounts contribute to credential exposure. Attackers may then bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), hijack active sessions, and simulate logins from your IP address, making their access appear legitimate and more difficult to detect.
🔍 How to Verify If Your Credentials Have Been Compromised
If you are concerned that your credentials may have been exposed, consider the following steps to assess your security status:
Utilize reputable online services that allow you to check whether your email address or password has appeared in known data breachesEnable monitoring tools that can notify you promptly if your information is detected in any future leaksFor users of certain platforms, there are built-in security features that scan for compromised or reused passwords and provide recommendations for enhancing your account security
Maintaining awareness of your credential status is a critical first step in protecting your accounts and personal information.
✅ How to Protect Your Crypto Accounts
Take immediate action by changing passwords for your most critical accounts, including email, wallets, and exchangesAvoid reusing passwords by adopting a reliable password manager to generate and securely store strong and unique passwordsEnable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible, preferably using app-based authenticators rather than SMSRegularly scan your devices for malware, with particular attention to infostealer threatsRefrain from installing browser extensions or plugins from untrusted or unknown sourcesWhenever in doubt, reach out to Binance Support for professional assistance
💡In Crypto, Transactions Are Irreversible
Cryptocurrency transactions cannot be undone. If an unauthorized party gains access to your account and transfers your funds, those assets are permanently lost. By proactively monitoring for potential credential exposures and enhancing your account security measures, you can maintain control over your digital identity and safeguard your investments.
🛡️ Stay proactive. Stay informed. Take your account security seriously.
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Infostealers: The Silent Threat Targeting Your Credentials and Crypto

Infostealers have emerged as one of the most insidious and rapidly growing cyber threats today. These stealthy malware programs are specifically designed to infiltrate your device and silently extract sensitive information such as passwords, cookies, browser data, and even wallet credentials without your knowledge or consent.
 While infostealers were once primarily focused on targeting large organizations and enterprises, recent trends show a sharp increase in attacks against individual users, particularly those involved in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This development raises significant concerns as stolen credentials are rapidly traded on dark web platforms or directly utilised by attackers to compromise accounts and drain cryptocurrency holdings.
🛠️ How Infostealers Infiltrate Devices:
The techniques employed by infostealers to compromise devices are diverse and continually evolving in sophistication. Common vectors of infection include phishing emails designed to deceive users into clicking malicious links, counterfeit software installers that conceal malware within seemingly legitimate applications, misleading online advertisements, Trojan-infected files, and browser extensions that appear benign but harbor concealed malicious payloads. Once deployed, infostealers operate stealthily, systematically scanning the system for stored login credentials, cookies, and other sensitive information. This data is then transmitted directly to the attackers, often without producing any immediate symptoms or alerts, thereby rendering detection exceedingly challenging.
🚩 Early Signs of Infection   
Though infostealers are built for stealth, a few red flags might give them away:  
Unexpected browser notifications or suspicious extensions that were not intentionally installedLogin alerts from unfamiliar or unauthorized locationsSudden changes to your password or security settings
🧰 What You Can Do to Protect Yourself  
To defend against infostealers: 
Exercise caution when downloading files or software from sources other than official or verified platformsRefrain from clicking on suspicious links or opening attachments from unknown or untrusted senders.Ensure that your software and operating system updated regularlyUse reputable antivirus/anti-malware programs to perform routine scans for potential threats.
  📢 Stay Ahead of the Threat 
The rise of infostealers is a clear reminder, cybersecurity hygiene is no longer optional. For crypto users, the risks are particularly significant, as login credentials frequently represent the sole barrier protecting assets from complete compromise.
📍Stay alert. Review your digital habits regularly. And never stop learning about the threats out there.
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Several new critical security vulnerabilities affecting the current versions of Google Chrome browser have been identified. The flaw found in chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and WebAssembly engine, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code simply by getting you to visit a malicious website. Damaging consequences including data breach, financial loss & MORE. 

• Vulnerability: Out-of-bounds read/write in V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine
• Severity: High (CVSS 8.8)
• Exploited: Active exploitation in the wild confirmed
• Affected Versions: Chrome prior to 137.0.7151.68
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Safeguard yourself to upgrade your Chrome browser to the latest version. Go to >>Chrome > Settings > About Chrome. Ensure you're running version 137.0.7151.68 or higher, restart Chrome to apply the patch.
More reference: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414