Kraken warns ‘be careful who you trust’ at crypto events
Crypto conference attendees exhibit poor security awareness, leaving devices unlocked and vulnerable to exploitation, according to Kraken's security team. Laptops and phones are often left unattended, risking exposure of sensitive information. Scammers can easily infiltrate events, using fake identities and tactics like "juice jacking" to install malware via malicious USB stations. WiFi networks can also be compromised, and QR codes may be swapped with fraudulent versions. Attendees are advised to use burner wallets with limited funds for conference activities to protect primary assets. Discussions about personal crypto gains in public settings increase risks of theft, with a rise in kidnapping and extortion attempts reported in the crypto community. A GitHub list by Jameson Lopp documents 29 incidents of in-person crypto theft this year, highlighting the dangers associated with perceived untraceability of crypto assets.
