Bitmain warns Russian users of cryptocurrency about the danger
Source:Two weeks ago, the company NiceHash about Internet same. Staff noted the increasing number of phishing sites that claim you can download a miner. Actually thus the cyber criminals spread the virus. Today is the turn to warn of danger came to Bitmain.
theWhat happened
In Russia intensified scammers. Work kinda scheme: first call and shall be submitted by the Bitmain staff. Then tell about the forthcoming closed pre-sale ASIC miner Antminer S11 and announce a date. Presales supposedly kicks off on 10 June, while sales for mere mortals will start in August. You can buy up to 50 devices.
Then promise to send a link with more details the day before the start of pre-orders.
thewhat pressured the crooks
The Attackers lured an interval of time between the presale and the beginning of official sales. Users there are huge profits that will bring ASIC miners to release and maintained for the trick. In addition, fraudsters do not ask for money directly, which also adds to their points.
Below the belt — the promised DHL free shipping. By the way, the company goods to individuals from Russia does not deliver.
theScam or of unprecedented luck?
Scam. Information was confirmed by representatives of Bitmain in the letter.
Representatives of the company aware of what is happening, so send alerts and share details. It turns out that the number of the attackers may be the same as the hotline of the company in China. In addition, Antminer S11 long been rumored. Remember, Bitmain has not announced this model.
Bitmain never communicates with clients by phone for the announcement of the new devices.
Hopefully, the Scam will not affect anyone. On an attack the community if a little more than a week.
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