Phishing incidents are on the rise in the TON ecosystem, causing great concern among users. The open nature of the Telegram ecosystem is being exploited, with phishing links and deceptive bots spreading through message groups and airdrops. These tactics are designed to steal assets from users’ TON wallets, including NFTs and Anonymous Telegram Numbers, which are similar to mobile phone numbers and are commonly used for creating Telegram accounts. Without Two-Step Verification enabled, users risk losing access to their corresponding Telegram accounts if these numbers are compromised.
A recent phishing attack serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by these malicious activities. According to PeckShieldAlert, the address 0xfb94…ccfa was targeted by #Fake_Phishing187019, resulting in the loss of $11.2 million in cryptocurrencies. The stolen assets included 3,657.26 $aETHMKR, valued at around $8.76 million, as well as 1.245 million PT-sUSDE-26SEP2024 and 1.3 million PT-sUSDE-25JUL2024.
The escalation of phishing incidents within the TON ecosystem is cause for alarm. Users are urged to be cautious and to enable Two-Step Verification to safeguard their accounts. With phishing methods remaining consistent, it is essential for users to remain vigilant against potential threats.