Players of Hamster Kombat are being targeted by scammers and malicious actors attempting to exploit the viral popularity of this tap-to-earn game.
Hamster Kombat, a game on Telegram, is one of the fastest-growing mobile games. These gamers are now the targets of a phishing attack trend. Specifically, scammers are tricking victims into performing actions that benefit them.
According to security expert Olga Svistunova, recent phishing attacks have been detected by cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
“Our team has uncovered a series of phishing schemes targeting Hamster Kombat users. In one scheme, scammers lure victims with the promise of converting in-game coins to rubles via phishing links that request Telegram login credentials.”
Svistunova explained that successful attacks occur once the attackers obtain the user’s credentials:
“After entering their credentials, the attacker gains access to the personal account to steal data, extort money, and send phishing messages. This scheme targets victims in Russia, but scammers from other countries could start tricking victims similarly.”
Hamster Kombat is one of the most popular mobile games, attracting 239 million users within 81 days. According to Telegram founder Pavel Durov, this clicker game has 4-5 million new users joining daily, making it one of the fastest-growing digital services worldwide.
Security Firm Warns of Fake Hamster Kombat Crypto Airdrops
Scammers are also targeting the viral clicker game with fake airdrops leading to phishing links.
According to Kaspersky’s Svistunova, fake Hamster Kombat airdrops aim to steal users’ cryptocurrency wallet credentials:
“Scammers exploit the allure of free cryptocurrency by offering fake Hamster airdrops to steal wallet information… They also set up phishing websites claiming to sell Hamster cryptocurrency at a discount, tricking users into giving access to their wallets.”
The Hamster Kombat token (HMSTR) gained more popularity after being listed on Bybit for premarket trading on July 8.
The cybersecurity firm added that scammers are also creating fake websites promising free money to users, with the aim of stealing their cryptocurrency through “fraudulent commission payments.”
Crypto Hacks and Phishing Attacks Continue to Plague the Industry
Crypto hacks and phishing attacks continue to damage the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry.
Nearly $19 billion worth of digital assets has been stolen in 785 hacks and exploits reported over the past 13 years since the first crypto hack was reported on June 19, 2011.
The most damaging theft remains the 2019 Plus Token scam, where attackers made off with $2.9 billion worth of Bitcoin and ETH.
Phishing scams are also a growing concern, particularly on some of the newest blockchains. For instance, phishing attacks on Base increased by 1,900% in March compared to January, leading to an 18-fold increase in coins stolen through phishing.
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