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Cryptocurrency hacking using Punycode and free airdrop [Complete Guide]

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Published: 26 Feb 2018 › Updated: 26 Feb 2018Cryptocurrency hacking using Punycode and free airdrop [Complete Guide]

Cryptocurrency hacking using Punycode and free airdrop [Complete Guide]


Punycode hacking is one of the most sophisticated forms of hacking using phishing technique. In this users are sent to a web address which is created using Unicode, and the page looks exactly same as the website from here it is copied from.

In this video, I have highlighted one such example where cryptocurrency users are lured for free Airdrop and asking to send Ether to a MyEtherwallet contract which is spam.

Kindly use this video as a learning platform for such smart and sophisticated social engineering hacking attempt.

Do share this video with others to educate them about the new hacking technique so that they could safeguard themselves as well.

Mentioned Chrome security addon:

↪️Punycode: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/punycode-alert/djghjigfghekidjibckjmhbhhjeomlda/
↪️ Cryptonite: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cryptonite-by-metacert/keghdcpemohlojlglbiegihkljkgnige/

Here are must-read articles:

↪️The Basic Online Security Guide For Cryptocurrency Baby Boomers: https://coinsutra.com/online-security-guide-cryptocurrency-baby-boomers/

↪️What is 2FA and How Does it Work? https://coinsutra.com/2-factor-authentication-what-is-2fa/

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