Finance:Dusting attack

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Short description: Attack on a cryptocurrency wallet


A dusting attack or dust attack is an attack on a cryptocurrency wallet that sends tiny amounts of cryptocurrency (known as "dust") to that wallet in order to uncover the identity of the wallet's owner.[1] Information can then be used to obstruct receiving legitimate payments[2] or phishing scams.[1]

Victims are sent a token to their wallet via an airdrop.[3] When the victim attempts to cash out the token, the sender is able to access the wallet through the smart contract attached to the token.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "CryptoCurrency glossary of terms – Letter 'D'". https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2022-02-08/cryptocurrency-glossary-of-terms-letter-d/65075. 
  2. ↑ "Crypto Dust and Dusting Attacks Explained" (in en). https://www.gemini.com/cryptopedia/crypto-dusting-attack-bitcoin. 
  3. ↑ "Trading Meets Excellence". https://www.nexdex.pro/. 
  4. ↑ Carroll, Rob. "5 Tips To Help You Avoid A Scam Blockchain Project". https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/01/25267518/5-tips-to-help-you-avoid-a-scam-blockchain-project. 




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