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In June 2024, the crypto community is shocked after the hacking of a Chinese trader’s Binance account, who loses 1 million dollars. The attack, made possible by the malicious Aggr plugin on Chrome, reveals the risks faced by crypto holders. Binance is criticized for its lack of responsiveness and transparency.
Crypto: An Unexpected Scam with Heavy Consequences
On May 24, trader CryptoNakamao notices suspicious movements on his Binance account. When he checks the Bitcoin rate, it is too late: the hacker has already made many trades before draining the funds.
The victim then realizes that the Aggr plugin installed on Chrome was a Trojan horse stealing browsing data and cookies. The hackers were able to hijack the active session of the crypto trader without a password or two-factor authentication.
Sophisticated Hacking Techniques
This attack shows the creativity of hackers in circumventing…
