Tokes Platform Impersonator Lures Users With False Airdrop Promotion
The malicious actor has been posting for at least 24 hours attempting to get users to turn over seed information.
Social media platforms are rampant with malicious actors, and recently on Facebook, a false Tokes Platform page has cropped up, inviting visitors to visit a site that phishes their information.
Both the malicious Facebook group and the phishing site were reported and classified by the MetaCert Protocol after community member and Junior Social Media Marketing Assistant with Tokes Platform, Steven Atchinson pointed them out to us via our Slack channel. The offending Facebook group apparently sent a direct message on Facebook to the official Tokes Platform, advertising a fake airdrop with a link to a phishing site that asks for seed information in exchange for a prize. Bad move.
A little investigation into the matter reveals a sustained attack on Facebook has been waged against Tokes Platform by the malicious account. The phishing posts have seemingly random photos attached to them and entice users with the following pitch:
“Great news, Get Extra Bonus 100%!
Congratulations!
You are one active users who are lucky to get 1,000 Tokes (TKS).
Do not miss!
1,000 TKS are on the way your wallet.
Get your bonus here →
https://bonus-wavesplatform.com
[THIS IS A PHISHING SITE DO NOT VISIT IT]
1,000 TKS will be distributed in your account.
Thanks again for choosing Tokes Platform — have fun!
Kind regards
— Tokes Platform Foundation
#Exchange #Waves #Bitcoin #blockchain #cryptocurrency #ICO”
Thanks to Steven for reporting the attack! Because of his efforts, we’ve been able to ensure that users who have installed the Cryptonite browser extension, powered by the MetaCert Protocol, see a warning screen when visiting the malicious site. That just goes to display that Cryptonite represents more than just a browser plugin: it’s a community effort in the ongoing fight against phishing.
Cryptocurrency users and Tokes Platform community members are reminded to beware any direct messages on Facebook offering an airdrop. If you want to report a malicious resource join our Slack channel by visiting our official site where you can scroll to the bottom and click on the link for an invite.
The MetaCert Protocol is a trust and reputation threat intelligence system for verifying web resources. It addresses a number of attack vectors, encompassing solutions for anti-phishing, child safety, brand protection, crypto-address verification, and news credibility. Find out more about the MetaCert Protocol, ask questions, and leave suggestions on both our White Paper and Technical Paper. You can also join our Telegram community to stay up to date on our blockchain project. Remember to install Cryptonite to protect yourself from phishing scams before it’s too late.
