Yes, Binance that’s still under investigation by the U.S. Kaspersky has found several websites that invite visitors to play online versions of the Squid Game in order to “win” prizes in crypto such as 100 Binance coins (approximately $48,000).
And in some cases:Ī shortcut was also created in one of the folders, which could be used to launch the Trojan every time the system was started.
An example are fake streaming websites that harvest data, or pirated episode downloads packed with malware.Īccording to the company’s report, those downloads can install malicious files - mostly in the form of Trojans - on Windows systems and even steal passwords or other sensitive information. Its game play is not that well handled /gCOYXXaVHYĬybersecurity firm Kasperksy has also spotted various scams. The most downloaded of them reached 1M installs in 10 days.
Seems like a great opportunity to make money on in-app ads from one of the most popular TV show without official game. Over 200 #SquidGame related apps are available on Google Play Google has removed the app from Play Store, but as Stefanko has also pointed out there are more than 200 Squid Game-related apps, which means an equal number of scam opportunities. Running this app on device might result in malicious ad-fraud and/or unwanted SMS subscription actions /AFs8gkEuab
The malware was spotted by Lukas Stefanko, Malware Researcher at ESET, in an application called “Squid Wallpaper 4K HD.”Ģ) native lib downloads and executes apk payload It then collects and stores data from the device, and uses them to make premium subscriptions without the users’ knowledge or consent. The so-called Joker malware is basically a Trojan malware that infiltrates users’ devices through an infected application. Joker malware detected in Squid Game app on Google Play While there were many signs that Squid was a scam, unfortunately the frenzy over the show enabled the cybercriminals to get away with some big money. Naturally the game’s website, SquidGame.cash, has also disappeared. The Squid was presented as a pay-to-play token for an online game based on the show. People need to be mindful of the perils that come with cryptocurrencies and stick to well-reviewed known coins and exchanges. So called “pump and dump” cons are usually tied in with the latest trends to attract more attention but this in fact should be the warning needed to alert potential buyers into avoiding them. Jake Moore, Cybersecurity Specialist at global cybersecurity firm, ESET, told us: It’s basically when a token’s creators abandon a project, cash out the investor’s fund, and… run away. In the crypto word this type of scam is know as a “rug pull” or “pump and dump” scam. Well, that’s not equal to the $38 million (45.6 billion won) the actual Squid Game was offering, but it’s certainly enough for a comfortable life. The token’s website and social accounts have disappeared.Īccording to Gizmodo, the scammers behind Squid seem to have made it off with an estimated $3.38 million.
In fact, it jumped 310,000% in value last Sunday.Īnd then suddenly on Monday morning, the digital token collapsed after Twitter flagged the cryptocurrency’s account and temporarily blocked it due to “suspicious activity.”Īnd guess what. The crypto scamĪ cryptocurrency inspired by the show lured enough investors to see its value rocketing to $2,856 just a few days after its launch on October 20. The logo zooms in and the album cover for " MYSIKT'S FUNNTIEST MYSIK COMPILATION: VOLUME 9+10" fades in, while " One-Winged Angel ~ US Version - Final Fantasy VII Music" is playing in the background.Red light, green light - let’s begin. to At 1:01, the rip cuts to a black screen with a kill sound effect from Among Us, with nothing but the Bandcamp logo visible. CUBENSiS X LIL DARKIE" and the percussion from "Among Us Drip Theme Song" by Leons is added to the mashup. This rip is a mash up of "squid game jersey mix???" by OJC-O.J.C and "9+10=21 " by Dennibro, at 00:13 "BOOP BEEP BOOP PROD. " BGM #21 | Squid Game Roblox Music" is a high quality rip of "BGM #21" from Squid Game Roblox.
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