Drain wallet, often referred to as a "crypto wallet drainer", is a type of cyber attack that targets someone's crypto wallet with the aim of draining all digital assets stored within it. How does it work? The attacker will try to trick the victim into granting access to their crypto wallet. Some common methods used include: * Phishing: Victims receive fake messages (emails, social media, etc.) masquerading as trusted entities (e.g., crypto exchanges, wallet providers). These messages usually contain links to fake websites that look identical to the original. When victims enter their sensitive information (private key, seed phrase, or authorize transactions), this information will be stolen by the attacker. * Malicious websites or applications (Malicious dApps): Victims may be directed to fake websites or decentralized applications (dApps) designed to trick them into signing harmful transactions. These transactions could give full control of the victim's wallet to the attacker or silently transfer assets. * Social Engineering: Attackers may use various psychological tactics to manipulate victims into voluntarily providing access information or taking actions that benefit the attacker. Once access or permission is obtained, attackers can: * Transfer all types of crypto assets present in the victim's wallet to their own wallet. * Sign transactions on behalf of the victim without needing further approval. It is important to understand: * Drain wallet attacks can occur very quickly after the victim grants permission or provides incorrect information. * The losses suffered by the victim can be very significant as all assets in the wallet can be lost.
Fraud on the stock exchange is increasing, please be careful, there is no safe internet network in this world, there are definitely loopholes and we often forget when we are given a little capital. Secure your account in layers and check it regularly, don't easily trust friends next to you, especially those you don't know