Crypto conferences scale up, so do scams, security experts warn
Criminals are using in-person crypto events to launch phishing campaigns and impersonation scams, Kraken warns.
By now, it’s no secret that crypto is becoming mainstream, and with it, a bigger target. From Dubai’s skyline to Singapore’s high-tech halls, crypto conferences have exploded in size and scope. But amid the panels and pitches, Kraken‘s chief security officer Nick Percoco warns of a troubling pattern: people in the space may be letting their guard down at the exact moment they should be more alert.
“Personal security hygiene at crypto conferences has taken a back seat,” Percoco wrote in a blog post. His team at Kraken has been quietly observing — and what they’ve seen is hard to ignore.
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