2025 Cryptocurrency Faces New Threats: Social Engineering Fraud on the Rise

This year, hackers and scammers have introduced new tricks in social engineering, with billions of dollars in losses driven by technological advancements—especially the application of artificial intelligence, making these scams increasingly difficult to detect.

The old-fashioned phishing emails are now outdated. Modern scammers use AI to generate realistic voice, video, and text, accurately mimicking people you know. They study your social media, understand your habits and network, and then carry out targeted attacks. A message that appears to come from a friend or an exchange could actually be a carefully crafted trap.

To protect your assets, you need to start with the basics. First, realize that no matter how credible the information looks, requests involving wallets, private keys, or transfers must be independently verified. Enable multi-factor authentication, use cold wallets to store major assets, and be cautious of any unexpected important notifications—these are fundamental steps. Second, be especially careful with unfamiliar links and downloads, ensuring you visit official websites (for example, confirm through official social media channels). Finally, keep learning. Understanding common scam tactics, such as fake airdrops, impersonation of official channels, and urgent pressure to act, can greatly improve your ability to recognize threats.