Blockchain ice phishers are on the loose, says Microsoft
(Windows Phone Central)

Web2, web3, doesn`t matter; phishing attacks will persist. What you need to know Microsoft has a report on web3 phishing attacks. Specifically, the company takes a look at `ice phishing,` which is a term that describes when cybercriminals trick people into handing over their digital funds amid seemingly legitimate blockchain transactions. While new blockchain-based phishing attacks present a fresh danger to average users, they also come with the benefit of being more easily monitored than web2 phishing strikes and, by extension, are easier to learn from. As widespread and beloved as cryptocurrency has become in some corners of the web (and the world at large), learning how to mine crypto isn`t without risks. For example, what if your stockpile of virtual currency scores the attention of a cybercriminal hoping to pull off a blockchain-based phishing attack? For those not in the loop, the web2 phishing attacks of old have been revamped to fit the realm of web3. For a quick refres...