By DailyBitcoin Editor
Binance explained how to install the anti-phishing code that alerts users which are the real company emails and which are fake phishing.
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- Binance explains how to set up an anti-phishing code
- So users can check if they receive fake scam emails
- There are more and more tricks to scam
Binance, the exchange largest in the world by volume of transactions, yesterday published information on its blog for users so that they do not fall victim to phishing or identity theft for fraud purposes.
It is worth noting that the phishing is a cyber attack in which scammers try to “fish” for sensitive information, such as credit card details or crypto keys. There are many companies of all kinds (including media) that are used by scammers for their purposes, making clones of pages, logos and emails in order to deceive victims.
In the case of Binance, reports that email has been used as a means of fraud frequently. Victims usually receive a fake email directing them to click on a harmful link, download malware, or provide personal information.
According to the Financial Cybernetic Survey carried out by Deloitte in 2021, the phishing/malware, tAlso known as social engineering, it is considered the most important cyber threat among companies in the financial services sector. In fact, in February of this year, the CEO of Binance, Changpeng Khao, made a massive phishing scam warning spoofing the exchange.
The phishing by email applies a combination of techniques to spoof the sender’s address. These emails range from the obvious scam to the clever retorts that even veteran crypto users have fallen victim to.
anti phishing
For this reason and to prevent being deceived, users of Binance can set up a Anti Phishing Code to help them verify emails from Binance real or fake.
Once configured, the Anti Phishing Code is a unique set of letters and numbers that will appear in every legitimate email you receive from Binance. If the email displays an incorrect code or does not have a code, please contact Customer Service immediately. Binance. This email could be an attempt to steal your personal information. On the other hand, you will be able to identify genuine emails from Binance if you have your Anti Phishing code.
The Anti-Phishing Code is highly sensitive personal information; under no circumstances should you share it with anyone, including Binance staff members.
How to set it up
Here are the steps to configure the code:
1.- Log in to your account Binance On your computer.
2.- Visit the control panel of your account. You will find the Anti-Phishing Code settings under the security tab.
3.- To start, click on [Habilitar].
4.- Create your own Anti-Phishing Code using a series of letters and numbers
5.- The code must have a minimum of 8 characters, with capital letters and numbers. Binance recommends users to create code that is easy to remember and difficult for attackers to guess.
6.-Depending on the two-factor authentication (2FA) you have enabled, enter your authentication code from Google either SMS.
7.-Once this is done, configure your code anti phishing will be complete and all emails sent by Binance will include your unique code.
Binance it also recommends frequently changing this code. You can read more on the blog of Binance.
You can learn more about phishing attacks here.
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