Social Engineering in Crypto — or, You Can Be Your Worst Enemy

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/social-engineering-in-crypto-or-you-can-be-your-worst-enemy . Crypto scams often trick users, not code. Learn how social engineering works and how to protect yourself from wallet-draining traps. Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity . You can also check exclusive content about #social-engineering , #social-engineering-attacks , #crypto-scams , #how-to-identify-crypto-scams , #phishing , #obyte , #good-company , #hackernoon-top-story , and more. This story was written by: @obyte . Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . In 2024, crypto users lost around $9.9 billion to crypto-related scams, according to Chainalysis. Social engineering is a type of manipulation that tricks people into giving away sensitive information. In the world of crypto, that’s a dangerous mix.