MetaMask Warns Apple Users To Beware Of Phishing Attacks That Can Steal Cryptocurrencies

MetaMask warns of dangers of phishing targeting Apple users. (MetaMask)

JAKARTA – The theft of digital assets through phishing attacks has taken a toll since MetaMask announced that crypto purchases can be made with Apple Pay. A Twitter user using the name revive_dom had to lose the contents of his MetaMask digital wallet in the form of cryptocurrency and NFT deposits worth 650 thousand US dollars (approximately IDR 9.4 billion).

“Getting a phone call from Apple, literally from Apple (on my caller ID). Called him back because I suspected a scam and it was an Apple number. So I believe them. They asked for a code that was sent to my phone, and 2 seconds later, my entire MetaMask was deleted,” quoted from Cointelegraph.

In response to this incident, the developer of the MetaMask digital wallet issued a warning regarding the dangers of phishing attacks that could target Apple users. MetaMask recommends that Apple users create very strong passwords. Otherwise, they have the potential to lose their crypto.

MetaMask developers urge Apple users to beware of iCloud phishing attacks. Because the cryptocurrencies stored in their digital wallets are in danger of being stolen.

Launching Cointelegraph, a few weeks ago MetaMask expanded into the Apple ecosystem by allowing users to purchase digital assets with Apple Pay. Clients are allowed to purchase cryptocurrencies with a debit or credit card, eliminating the need to send ETH to the app in advance.

“Buy crypto on iOS with Apple Pay, more transparency when interacting with the site, & support for fee-free transactions where relevant,” said MetaMask.

Apart from creating strong passwords, MetaMask also advises customers to disable iCloud backups to avoid such phishing attacks. The trick is to turn off certain features on the platform.