Dear Users,
Please stay alert and avoid clicking on any suspicious links from unofficial sources. Always use the official BingX website to download BingX products.
1. What Is Phising Attack?
Phishing is a scam where cybercriminals impersonate others to obtain sensitive information like usernames, passwords, funds and IDs. These messages often claim to be from official personnels, operation teams, customer supports or network administrators to deceive victims into believing they are real.
BingX has provided an official verification feature. Click " BingX Verify" at the bottom of the BingX website, and enter a domain name, email address, or other information to check if they are an official BingX representative and avoid being scammed.
Case Study: Fake Customer Support
User X received an email claiming to be from BingX customer support, asking them to click a link to verify their account. Upon clicking the link, User X was redirected to a phishing website that resembled the official BingX website, resulting in their account and password being stolen.
2. How Are Phishing Spread
(1) Through Viruses
Scammers create a fake website that looks just like BingX. They use computer viruses or spam softwares to send the fake website's address to investors' computers or publish it on search engines. They trick investors into logging in to the fake website and steal their accounts, passwords, trade information, or funds.
(2) Through SMS
Scammers use SMS and impersonate BingX personnels to send fraudulent texts to users. These messages claim that the user has won a prize or that their account has been hacked. They urge users to quickly log in to the specified website in the text for identity verification. However, this website is actually a phishing site.
(3) Through Creating Fake Websites
Scammers set up a fake website and post fake event information on social media. They lure users to log in to the fake website to steal their accounts and passwords.
(4) Impersonating Official Emails
Scammers send lots of fake emails, claiming reasons such as the user has won a prize or there is a system upgrade. They ask users to click on the link in the email and log in to a website that looks like BingX to steal their account information.
(5) Through Phishing Links in Communities
Scammers share phishing links in online communities to lure users into logging in to the fake websites where they can steal personal information.
3. Measures to Prevent Phishing Attacks
(1) Use the highly secure Chrome browser and keep it updated to the latest version to avoid security vulnerabilities. (Note: Chrome is a Google product that is known for its high security. Upgrading to the latest version is essential as older versions may have security vulnerabilities.)
(2) Avoid installing random browser plugins. They have high permissions and could lead to account theft.
(3) Do not click on links from unknown sources. Never enter your BingX account information on unfamiliar websites to protect against phishing or malware.
(4) Install antivirus software and regularly scan your computer and phone. Keep your system patches up to date.
(5) Do not share verification codes sent by BingX with anyone.
(6) When logging in or trading, make sure the domain belongs to BingX (https://bingx.com). Always consult customer support for unknown domains.
Conclusion:
To guard against phishing attacks, staying alert and cautious is your best defense. Follow these tips to safeguard your personal information and assets more effectively. Always verify any messages from unknown senders, avoid clicking on suspicious links, do not disclose sensitive personal information, and enable two-factor authentication to boost account security.