Web3 + Scams = It's A Match

Explore the intersection of Web3 and cryptocurrency scams in this 34-minute conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the world of digital asset theft, where JPEGs can be worth 100K USD, and learn why most consumer-grade endpoint protection fails to recognize dApps. Gain insights into the diverse landscape of crypto scams, with at least 35 different types identified, ranging from familiar schemes adapted to the digital realm to novel Web3-specific frauds. Discover the unique characteristics of pump and dump, rug pull, proof of weak hands, and NFT airdrop scams in the context of smart contracts and blockchain technology. Benefit from the expertise of Zoltan Balazs, Head of Vulnerability Research at CUJO AI, as he breaks down complex blockchain concepts and provides a hype-free analysis of the current state of Web3 security.

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