Crypto world beware: Hackers use leaked passwords and friend relationships to steal accounts, focusing on over-the-counter U trading scams.

On June 18, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian stated, “To verify the situation of WeChat account theft, attackers use leaked account passwords (various leaked data may be found) in combination with the target user’s frequently contacted friends (even those who have just been added as friends or interacted in groups) to obtain a 6-digit verification code for account theft. Attackers often strike late at night, focusing on scams related to off-exchange U trading in the crypto world. It is recommended that WeChat users be cautious when adding friends, change passwords promptly, and pay attention to abnormal login risk alerts from WeChat.”