Cybercriminals have exploited the release of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht to conduct phishing attacks on social media users. Utilizing the surge in donations and activity surrounding Ulbricht’s situation, they created fake verification screens and delivered malware. Security experts warned these scams can cause more than personal losses, potentially leading to corporate breaches or data theft, and reiterated the importance of vigilance and awareness.

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