• bitcoin
    Bitcoin(BTC)
    $0.00 4.63%24H
  • ethereum
    Ethereum(ETH)
    $0.00 7.65%24H
  • binance-coin
    Binance Coin(BNB)
    $0.00 8.29%24H
  • usd-coin
    USD Coin(USDC)
    $0.00 -0.04%24H
  • cardano
    Cardano(ADA)
    $0.00 5.58%24H
  • chainlink
    Chainlink(LINK)
    $0.00 7.66%24H
  • bitcoin-cash
    Bitcoin Cash(BCH)
    $0.00 5.04%24H
  • stellar
    Stellar(XLM)
    $0.00 4.19%24H
  • vechain
    VeChain(VET)
    $0.00 7.84%24H
  • tezos
    Tezos(XTZ)
    $0.00 5.65%24H
  • eosdac
    eosDAC(EOSDAC)
    $0.00 3.34%24H
Crypto Currency Bazaar 4u
  • INVESTMENTS
    • Crypto General
    • Masternodes
    • Mining Projects
    • NFTS Investments
    • Invest In ICO
    • Exchanges
    • Staking Yeild Farming
  • WORLD
  • USA
  • CANADA
  • JAPAN
  • UK
  • UAE
  • INDIA
  • MORE
    • BRAZIL
    • AUSTRALIA
    • EL SALVADOR
    • CENTRAL AMERCIA
    • SOUTH AMERICA
    • AFRICA
    • EUROPE
    • ASIA
    • OCEANIA
    • ICO
  • Login
  • BLOCKCHAIN
  • BITCOIN
  • ETHEREUM
  • NFTS
  • ALTCOIN
  • MINING
  • VIDEOS
  • LIVERATES
  • SHOP
  • CLASSIFIEDS
  • ADVERTISE
  • SUBMIT PRESS RELEASE
HealthNews
No Result
View All Result
Home EUROPE

Critical Privacy Vulnerability Can Jeopardize 21 Million Metamask Users Data, Says Reaearcher

CB4U by CB4U
January 24, 2022
in EUROPE
0
Critical Privacy Vulnerability Can Jeopardize 21 Million Metamask Users Data, Says Reaearcher
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Cryptographer and security analyst Alexandru Lupascu, the co-founder of OMNIA protocol, found Metamask vulnerable. During his recent research, he came across and pointed out that Metamask crypto wallet users could be in jeopardy and might lose all their digital assets.

In his recent medium article, he mentioned that he spent time with this team researching different NFT airdrop situations. They bumbled upon a scenario that could compromise the privacy of more than 21 million people.

“It’s quite a potent scenario, too, as it has the potential to be eight times more devastating than a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. And I’m saying that after comparing it to some of the most notorious attacks to hit the news last year.”

Alexandru Lupascu

How dangerous is it?

Alexandru shows how a malevolent actor may create an NFT, transmit it to a victim, and acquire their IP address, putting their privacy at risk. This is a significant privacy flaw in the blockchain ecosystem that anyone may attack for as little as $50.

Do not undervalue the threat posed by IP leaks. Alexandru adds: if hostile actors obtain other information from the IP address (such as geolocation or GSM carrier), they may transform it into a physical threat, such as kidnapping.

Alexandru detailed how the invasion is carried out, from minting an NFT to sending it to the target, obtaining the victim’s IP address, and, finally, jeopardizing their privacy or stealing their crypto assets. He used the iOS Metamask software version 3.7.0 to test this attack, but it might also apply to Android.

Are the users safe now?

Alexandru identified the flaw in early December 2021, and after examining Metamask’s Mobile security policy, they contacted them on December 14, 2021.

They informed us that this is a known problem being addressed as part of a responsible disclosure schedule.

After the study went public, Daniel Finlay, the founder of MetaMask, verified the problem and pledged to resolve it as soon as possible. He also added, “Alex is right to call us out for not addressing it sooner. Starting work on it now. Thanks for the kick in the pants, and sorry we needed it.”

Advertisement Banner
Previous Post

Cryptocurrency market continues with its downtrend

Next Post

Here's this crypto investor is watching in the 2022 crypto space

CB4U

CB4U

Next Post
Here's this crypto investor is watching in the 2022 crypto space

Here's this crypto investor is watching in the 2022 crypto space

Discussion about this post

RECOMMENDED

Exploring Kusama Kings, Kusama’s majestic new NFT collection

Exploring Kusama Kings, Kusama’s majestic new NFT collection

7 months ago
Saylor’s faith in Bitcoin unshaken as MicroStrategy buys another 480 BTC

Saylor’s faith in Bitcoin unshaken as MicroStrategy buys another 480 BTC

1 month ago

DON'T MISS

Is Cardano Being “Aggressively Priced” An Understatement?

Is Cardano Being “Aggressively Priced” An Understatement?

August 9, 2022
3 Cryptos To Buy During The Dip Season: Dogeliens, Cardano, And Synthetix

3 Cryptos To Buy During The Dip Season: Dogeliens, Cardano, And Synthetix

August 9, 2022
Game dev explains why blockchain should be ‘invisible’ in P2E gaming: KBW 2022

Game dev explains why blockchain should be ‘invisible’ in P2E gaming: KBW 2022

August 9, 2022
Bitcoin Miner Revenue Slows Down As BTC Price Slumps Sideways

Bitcoin Miner Revenue Slows Down As BTC Price Slumps Sideways

August 9, 2022
Crypto Currency Bazaar 4u

The Cryptocurrency Bazaar 4U was founded in 2020 for providing the most trusted information for the Crypto enthusiasts covering a broad range of news about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency assets, emerging fintech trends in the decentralized space, and other related wide array of information surrounding this emerging technology.Our team provides the most up-to-date and accurate news from different sources in this space comprising of unbiased news, in-depth analytics, detailed cryptocurrency price charts, and insightful opinion pieces is the basis of our editorial content.

POPULAR POSTS

Is Cardano Being “Aggressively Priced” An Understatement?

Is Cardano Being “Aggressively Priced” An Understatement?

August 9, 2022
3 Cryptos To Buy During The Dip Season: Dogeliens, Cardano, And Synthetix

3 Cryptos To Buy During The Dip Season: Dogeliens, Cardano, And Synthetix

August 9, 2022
Game dev explains why blockchain should be ‘invisible’ in P2E gaming: KBW 2022

Game dev explains why blockchain should be ‘invisible’ in P2E gaming: KBW 2022

August 9, 2022

Categories

  • AFRICA
  • ALTCOIN
  • ASIA
  • AUSTRALIA
  • BITCOIN
  • BLOCKCHAIN
  • BRAZIL
  • CANADA
  • CENTRAL AMERCIA
  • CRYPTO GENERAL
  • EL SALVADOR
  • ETHEREUM
  • EUROPE
  • EXCHANGES
  • ICO
  • INDIA
  • INVERST IN ICO
  • INVESTMENTS
  • JAPAN
  • MASTERNODES
  • MINING
  • MINING PROJECTS
  • NFTS
  • NFTS INVESTMENTS
  • OCEANIA
  • SINGAPORE
  • SOUTH AMERICA
  • STAKING & YEILD FARMING
  • UAE
  • UK
  • Uncategorized
  • USA
  • VIDEOS
  • WORLD
  • CONTACT US
  • DISCLAIMER
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • ABOUT US
  • CLASSIFIED
  • ADVERTISE
  • SUBMIT PRESS RELEASE

© cryptocurrencybazaar4u.io

No Result
View All Result
  • BLOCKCHAIN
  • BITCOIN
  • ETHEREUM
  • NFTS
  • ALTCOIN
  • MINING
  • VIDEOS
  • LIVERATES
  • SHOP
  • CLASSIFIEDS
  • ADVERTISE
  • SUBMIT PRESS RELEASE

© cryptocurrencybazaar4u.io

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • bitcoin
    Bitcoin(BTC)
    $0.00 4.63%24H
  • ethereum
    Ethereum(ETH)
    $0.00 7.65%24H
  • binance-coin
    Binance Coin(BNB)
    $0.00 8.29%24H
  • usd-coin
    USD Coin(USDC)
    $0.00 -0.04%24H
  • cardano
    Cardano(ADA)
    $0.00 5.58%24H
  • chainlink
    Chainlink(LINK)
    $0.00 7.66%24H
  • bitcoin-cash
    Bitcoin Cash(BCH)
    $0.00 5.04%24H
  • stellar
    Stellar(XLM)
    $0.00 4.19%24H
  • vechain
    VeChain(VET)
    $0.00 7.84%24H
  • tezos
    Tezos(XTZ)
    $0.00 5.65%24H
  • eosdac
    eosDAC(EOSDAC)
    $0.00 3.34%24H