The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raised alarms about cybercriminals impersonating legitimate NFT developers, according to a recent advisory. Their aim? To deceitfully extract cryptocurrency and other digital assets from unsuspecting individuals. These cyber crooks employ a two-pronged approach – Some directly infiltrate the social media accounts of genuine NFT developers, while others craft counterfeit accounts that closely resemble the real ones. Once they’ve established these platforms, they announce “exclusive” NFT releases, often accompanied by aggressive advertising campaigns designed to create a sense of urgency. “Links provided in these announcements are phishing links directing victims to a spoofed […]