Over 500 Phishing Domains Emerge Following Bybit Heist

Summary: Following the Bybit heist, a significant rise in phishing campaigns targeting its customers has been reported, with 596 suspicious domains detected in just three weeks. Many of these domains spoof the exchange using deceptive techniques to trick victims into revealing their private information. This incident has highlighted the ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency space, particularly in the wake of major thefts.

Affected: Bybit and its customers

Keypoints :

• A total of 596 suspicious phishing domains were identified from at least 13 different countries.
• Phishing campaigns utilized typosquatting methods and mimicked legitimate services to create urgency and anxiety among users.
• North Korean hackers are suspected to be behind the Bybit heist, which resulted in losses of nearly .5 billion.