Cryptocurrency enthusiasts, beware! A dangerous attack technique has been discovered, so you need to know how to defend yourself.

Recently, alarming reports have been emerging from the digital security industry. A specialized expert team focusing on protecting the blockchain ecosystem has published a detailed analysis of threats that have affected cryptocurrency users in the last quarter of the previous year. The document reveals two main directions that modern cybercriminals are heading towards – and both pose serious dangers to your assets.

New, Deceptive Tactic – Browser History Poisoning

The most significant discovery in the report is a technique called “browser history poisoning." Sounds complicated? The reality is simple and frightening at the same time. Attackers first “prepare” your browser – most often through ads, fake redirects from social media sites, or suspicious advertisements.

Once they have embedded a fake domain into your autocomplete memory, a trap awaits you. When entering the correct address of your favorite platform, the browser automatically suggests a “well-known” (but forged) version. Many users admitted that even when typing names manually with full caution, the system automatically led them to a site that looked almost identical to the original.

This is not user error – it is a planned and executed cyberattack.

Threat from the Other Side – Malicious Software

The report also clearly indicates a significant increase in attacks utilizing malicious software targeting personal computers. Criminals mainly use three distribution methods:

• Phishing links sent under the guise of official messages
• Private messages on social media platforms, pretending to originate from well-known sources
• Fake “tools” and “download resources” that actually contain tracking software

When malware infiltrates your device, every piece of information stored there – especially data related to cryptocurrency wallets – is in critical danger.

How to Protect Yourself?

Experts recommend changing your approach to online security:

• Do not rely on browser autocomplete suggestions – manually type the URLs of trusted sites
• Open sites only through bookmarks or links saved earlier in a secure location
• Be extremely cautious with any file or link from unknown sources
• Remember, attackers do not commit to a single method – they combine different techniques, so vigilance should be your new norm