I got this scam message on slack:
This is a SCAM. The myetherwallet url which looks valid, links to this website (https://www.xn--myetherwaet-15ba.com/?upgrade#view-wallet-info). The UI of this phishing website is the same as that of myetherwallet.
Original website:
Fake website:
Always check for "MYETHERWALLET LLC [US]" cetificate (marked as 1 in the original screenshot). This certificate detail is missing in the fake website.
Don't click any links you get on channels like slack etc.
Be very careful when uploading/entering your private key/wallet backup on any third party services.
Quote
=== MYETHERWALLET UPGRADE REQUIRED ===
*HARD FORK FINAL NOTICE*
This message was shared to all Slack users in the hope of reaching as many Ethereum Wallet holders as possible.
Due to the Hard Fork that will be happening in the following days, all ethereum wallets require to be manually upgraded immediately, otherwise they risk being unprotected and your funds may be lost during the fork process.
Please visit https://www.myetherwallet.com/?upgrade#view-wallet-info to upgrade your wallet to latest security settings.
We decided to implement a number of changes and improvements, including higher levels of anonymous transactions, easier programming and smart contracts, and additional security in the form of masking, which will help protect users against hacking.
We are taking these measures to protect both you and our network from phishing and malicious attacks.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
MyEtherWallet, LLC”.
*HARD FORK FINAL NOTICE*
This message was shared to all Slack users in the hope of reaching as many Ethereum Wallet holders as possible.
Due to the Hard Fork that will be happening in the following days, all ethereum wallets require to be manually upgraded immediately, otherwise they risk being unprotected and your funds may be lost during the fork process.
Please visit https://www.myetherwallet.com/?upgrade#view-wallet-info to upgrade your wallet to latest security settings.
We decided to implement a number of changes and improvements, including higher levels of anonymous transactions, easier programming and smart contracts, and additional security in the form of masking, which will help protect users against hacking.
We are taking these measures to protect both you and our network from phishing and malicious attacks.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
MyEtherWallet, LLC”.
This is a SCAM. The myetherwallet url which looks valid, links to this website (https://www.xn--myetherwaet-15ba.com/?upgrade#view-wallet-info). The UI of this phishing website is the same as that of myetherwallet.
Original website:
Fake website:
Always check for "MYETHERWALLET LLC [US]" cetificate (marked as 1 in the original screenshot). This certificate detail is missing in the fake website.
Don't click any links you get on channels like slack etc.
Be very careful when uploading/entering your private key/wallet backup on any third party services.
This kind of attack is so popular on SLACK and many people got caught on this phising attempts and also some other of this phising site is searchable on google so we must be carefull and always check the url of the site where we use to go to, And use the official site of MEW since there url is clear and they give fair warning about this kind of modus so people would be more aware that MEW wallet phising is existing.
