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Board Altcoin Discussion
Re: Hackers Seeding Ransomware via Bitcoin and Ether Giveaways
by
Thanasis
on 30/05/2019, 09:20:12 UTC
Hackers are now using several websites to push their fake bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) giveaway programs, according to a Bleeping Computer report on May 26, 2019.

Per sources close to the matter, hackers are now promoting a fake “Bitcoin Collector” scam promising users $5 to $30 worth of free bitcoins when they run the program.

In reality, the primary aim of the malware, which is disguised as a cryptocurrency giveaway program, is to install ransomware or phishing trojans on the victim’s computer.

Reportedly, the scheme was first discovered by a malware researcher with the moniker, Frost. Specifically, the operation is promoted through sites that promise to reward users with ether and bitcoin when they refer others to visit the platform. They state in their FAQ page that when a person refers 1,000 visitors with their referral link, they’ll earn three ether.

For More information can read
https://btcmanager.com/hackers-seeding-ransomware-bitcoin-ether-giveaways/?q=/hackers-seeding-ransomware-bitcoin-ether-giveaways/&q=/hackers-seeding-ransomware-bitcoin-ether-giveaways/
If you are clicking a link found from random internet page or through any groups then think twice that it is secured or fake or better to have security which can restrict those ransomware links from our device.