Phishing Attacks and Preventions in Blockchain Based Projects

Abstract

With the development of Internet technologies, the number of threats and attacks directed at networks and systems is increasing. Attackers invent new ways of attack or improve old ones. One of the most common serious threats is "Phishing", in which cybercriminals attempt to steal user credentials using fake emails or websites or both. Blockchain projects increasingly becomes the target of attacks by intruders due to high investments and gaps in national legislation. After a series of attacks on blockchain projects around the world, the issue of cybersecurity of blockchain became particularly relevant. The article classifies the main types and schemes of phishing attacks on the blockchain, suggests methods of protection against them, examines the development of blockchain protection against phishing attacks.