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Customers of several exchanges, including #Binance, #Coinbase, #Bitcoin and others, may lose their funds on their accounts. The reason is that a new method of fraud has been identified, created by an unknown hacker. With its help, he is able to access the accounts of clients of many exchanges and redirect their finances to his account. Malware changes the target address to the cybercriminal's account when transactions are made. As it became known, the #hacker was able to create a plugin, it disguises itself as "Google Sheets". It was discovered by the #Wallet Guard team, and then by the #Kucoin exchange service. Due to this plugin, a fraudster or a group of scammers get a tool that allows them to steal funds from #exchange clients. The scale of #malware distribution has not yet been determined. The mechanism of the scheme itself is very simple in execution. The client downloads a malicious #plugin disguised as real Google Sheets. When a user makes a transaction, the malware automatically changes the target #address to the criminal's account. Thus, clients, without suspecting anything, transfer their funds to the hacker's account. Malware is almost no different from Google Sheets, except for the icon. How can customers of Binance, Coinbase, Kucoin and other exchanges protect themselves from malware The mechanism of countering the fraudulent scheme is also very simple in execution. You do not need to install any plug-ins from unknown portals. Also, it is not necessary to conduct transactions with other people's gadgets and PCs. In addition, it is recommended to check your browser for unknown add-ons. Thanks to such simple precautions, it will be possible not to become another victim of an attacker. Unfortunately, until now, many #exchange clients neglect the most basic security rules on the network. Because of their inattention, they become victims of hackers. So who is to blame for the loss of funds from the account, the hacker or yourself? A rhetorical question, the answer to which is known. #CryptoCurrency