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Phishing attacks are plaguing the Telegram-linked blockchain platform, The Open Network (TON), as it experiences rapid expansion in 2024. Security experts from SlowMist have raised alarms about a surge in fraudulent activities within the TON ecosystem, targeting decentralized applications (DApps) and tokens based on its blockchain. 
Yu Xian, founder of SlowMist, highlighted that “There are more and more phishing activities in the TON ecosystem.” These efforts aim to trick users into divulging their TON wallet details, risking significant losses of cryptocurrency. 
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 TON 生态的钓鱼开始多了，Telegram 生态过于自由的特点，许多钓鱼链接（或 bot 形式）通过消息群组方式传播，空投等诱骗方式来批量钓走用户 TON 钱包里的有关资产（包括 NFT，特别的如 Anonymous Telegram Numbers，类似手机号，许多人用于创建 Telegram 账号，这个被钓走，意味着对应的 Telegram…— Cos(余弦)😶‍🌫️ (@evilcos) <a href="https://twitter.com/evilcos/status/1805051980634857798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June 24, 2024</a>
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Xian emphasized that users with anonymous Telegram accounts, which don’t require a SIM card, are particularly vulnerable. Losing access to such accounts due to phishing could mean losing control over associated TON wallets unless additional security measures like passwords or two-step verification are in place. 
The rise in phishing incidents coincides with TON’s remarkable growth in Total Value Locked (TVL), which has surged by an astounding 4,500% in 2024. This boom is fueled by the popularity of projects like Toncoin (TON) and Notcoin (NOT), particularly among Telegram users engaging in play-to-earn gaming and token activities. 
The anonymous number feature on Telegram, introduced in late 2022, initially aimed to enhance user privacy by enabling SIM-free logins. However, it has inadvertently provided scammers with a means to exploit unsuspecting users who may not have fortified their accounts with robust security measures. 
As TON’s ecosystem continues to expand, stakeholders are increasingly urged to exercise caution and adopt stringent security protocols to safeguard their assets against phishing threats. The blockchain community faces a pivotal challenge in balancing openness and security to sustain trust and growth in decentralized platforms like TON. 
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SlowMist Warns of Rising Phishing Attacks in TON Ecosystem

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