Based on the Seychelles’ OKX platform, there has been an alert concerning the spread of unauthorized OKX wallet add-ons. These are presently listed in the Firefox add-on store. As per user testimonies, this false browser extension incorporates a third-party feature within the website’s own browser layout.
Though the Firefox add-on store shows fewer than 100 downloads at present, the cryptocurrency exchange has swiftly advised its users that they have not launched any Firefox browser extensions.
OKX Issues Official Statement
Straight away, OKX’s team addressed rumors about phony extensions by utilizing their official Twitter/X platform to caution and guide users. On January 8th, OKX publicly announced that they have not yet launched an official browser extension for their wallet. They urged those who inadvertently downloaded the extension to safeguard and swiftly transfer their digital assets.
【重要公告】我们注意到近期 Firefox 浏览器插件商城中出现了假冒的 OKX Wallet 插件，请注意：OKX 官方目前尚未发布任何 Firefox 插件
如果您已经使用该恶意插件请立即转移相关钱包资产，我们已经就此向 Firefox 官方投诉。…
— OKX中文 (@okxchinese) January 8, 2025
“OKX has filed a complaint with Firefox, and they encourage users to obtain any plugins only from their official site. They also invite their community members to flag any potentially fraudulent products or tools.
Fake Browser Plugins Now Used For Attacks, Phishing
A significant issue emerging in the digital world is the proliferation of bogus browser extensions, which pose a major threat to the financial sector. Deceptive browser extensions, similar to the counterfeit OKX wallet plug-ins, can potentially grant unauthorized access to sensitive financial details, login credentials, and other valuable data.
It has been demonstrated through various studies that malicious individuals sometimes employ deceptive web browser add-ons, designed to lure unsuspecting users into divulging their login details as part of phishing schemes.
Over $1 Billion Lost To Phishing Scams In 2024
As reported by Certik in their Hack3d: The Web3 Security Report 2024, hackers exploited phishing techniques to swipe cryptocurrencies from unaware victims in the year 2024. This security firm disclosed a catalog of expensive and infamous crypto scams and risks. According to them, the total loss within the industry was over $1 billion due to 296 phishing scams, marking a 21% escalation compared to data from 2023.
In September 2024, McAfee, another security company, uncovered a piece of malicious software, named SpyAgent, that targeted Android mobile devices. Disguised as a genuine Android application, this scam seeped into close to 300 fraudulent apps. This malware employs Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to sift through images and pilfer personal data such as cryptocurrency passcodes.
On September 19th, 2024, Decentraland found itself unable to access its social media platform. Hackers had managed to take control of the Decentraland Twitter/X account, using it to disseminate phishing scams. These scams tricked innocent users into clicking on fraudulent links. Regrettably, those who clicked were victims of malware, resulting in the loss of some or all of their digital assets.
There’s no information available regarding the number of OKX users impacted by the reported fake browser extensions, nor is it clear whether these extensions posed a threat to their digital possessions.
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