The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community has been alerted to a rising threat of job scams targeting its members. As Shiba Inu’s popularity grows, so does the interest of bad actors looking to exploit unsuspecting individuals.
In this light, ShibArmy Scam Alerts has issued a warning of fake job offers that might lead to crypto wallets being drained. This scam works in three steps, wherein a fake job offer is sent out, victims are asked to download malicious software and a browser extension, with the intent of draining cryptocurrencies from the victim’s wallets.
🚨SHIBARMY WARNING:🚨
Warning: Fake Job Offers That Can Lead To You Having Your Crypto Wallets Drained
1. Fake Job Offers:
– Scammers advertise enticing job opportunities, such as high-paying roles to beta test games or perform other tasks.
– These job offers might…— Shibarmy Scam Alerts (@susbarium) July 24, 2024
First, scammers advertise enticing job opportunities, such as high-paying positions to beta-test games or complete other duties. These job postings may appear on respected job forums and social media platforms, making them appear authentic.
Next, victims are requested to download software purportedly related to the job, such as a game or application. The downloaded software contains malware that can compromise users’ computers and access their cryptocurrency wallets.
This malware installs malicious browser extensions without the user’s awareness. These extensions can work with cryptocurrency wallet extensions, such as MetaMask, to approve transactions or steal private keys.
Safety precautions
ShibArmy Scam Alerts shares a few tips for the Shiba Inu community to protect their assets.
First, they should verify job offers by researching the company thoroughly. They should seek independent reviews and verify their credentials. They should be skeptical of job offers that appear too good to be true, particularly those involving cryptocurrencies.
Second, Shiba Inu users should only download software from official websites and verified platforms. They should avoid installing software or apps from unknown or suspicious sources.
To maintain browser security, Shiba Inu community members should regularly review and audit browser extensions while removing anyone not utilized or recognizable. They should reinstall their browser and extensions regularly to keep them free of malicious software.
To ensure wallet security, SHIB holders should never reveal their private keys or seed phrases to others. They should employ hardware wallets to increase security. They should evaluate connected apps in cryptocurrency wallets regularly and block any unauthorized or unneeded connections.
ShibArmy Scam Alerts shares a few tips for Shiba Inu users who may have fallen victim to this type of scam. First, users should uninstall the malicious software, reinstall the browser and extensions and reset the wallets.
They should create new wallets for all cryptocurrencies and move any remaining funds to these new wallets, ensuring not to reuse compromised wallets.
