How to Prevent Phishing Attacks
1. What Is a Phishing Attack?
A phishing attack is a type of online scam where criminals disguise themselves to steal sensitive personal information such as usernames, passwords, funds, or identity details. These scams often pretend to be from official sources, operators, customer service agents, or network administrators to gain the victim's trust.
2. Common Phishing Methods
Phishing attacks typically take the form of fake websites, SMS scams, or fraudulent emails:
1) Phishing Websites: Attackers create fake websites that closely mimic the official MEXC website interface, tricking users into visiting them. If a user clicks the link without carefully verifying and submits their login credentials, the attacker succeeds. Always verify the official MEXC website: https://www.mexc.com.
2) SMS Attacks: Attackers impersonate official sources and send enticing or misleading SMS messages to users. These messages often contain links and lure users into clicking. Users' sensitive information, such as account credentials, is stolen upon submission.
3) Email Attacks: Scammers send large volumes of phishing emails claiming users have won prizes or need to upgrade their accounts. These emails include links to fake MEXC-like login pages. If a user enters their credentials there, the information is compromised.
4)In phishing scams, fraudsters may impersonate MEXC Customer Service and use fake websites, SMS, emails, or QR codes, claiming things like "account suspension," "account upgrade," or "funds at risk" to deceive users. If account credentials, verification codes, or passwords are leaked, digital assets in the account may be immediately stolen.
3. How to Prevent Phishing Attacks
1) Verify Website URLs: Do not click unknown links. Never enter your MEXC credentials or personal info on unverified sites. Always log in through the official website to prevent credential theft.
2) Improve Security Awareness: Don't use the same password across websites. Never store your private keys or seed phrases locally.
3) Avoid Logging In Through Search Engines: Don't use Google or other search engines to find login pages. Always manually enter the official website: https://www.mexc.com.
4) Use Chrome Browser: Keep your browser updated. Do not install unknown extensions.
5) Protect Your Credentials: Never share your login information or private key with others.
6) Use Antivirus Software: Regularly scan your computer and mobile devices for malware.
7) Set Anti-Phishing Codes: Enable anti-phishing codes in your MEXC account settings for added protection.
8) Verify Official Contacts: If contacted by someone claiming to be from MEXC via phone, email, website, or Telegram, you can use the official verification portal, MEXC Verify, to confirm their identity.
9) Do Not Share Verification Codes: Never share codes sent by MEXC with anyone, including those claiming to be MEXC staff.
10) Double-Check Domain Names: Always confirm you are on the correct domain when logging in or making transactions.
You can also visit the MEXC Learn to read more about account and asset security.