Fake Solana wallet security update is trying to steal your crypto: Reports

Password-stealing malware is being spread by hackers through NFT airdrops purporting to be Solana Phantom security updates.

For the last two weeks, unknown hackers have been airdropping nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to Solana cryptocurrency users masquerading as a new Phantom wallet security update, however, instead of an update, it’s malware designed to steal their crypto.

According to BleepingComputer, the hackers are claiming to be from the Phantom team and using NFTS titled “PHANTOMUPDATE.COM” or “UPDATEPHANTOM.COM.”

After opening the NFT, users are told a new security update has been issued for the Phantom wallet and can be

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