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Canonical cracks down on crypto cons following Snap Store scam spree

ID: 1a6561d3-48b5-54bd-8720-205de09c1a0e

STIX ID: report--1a6561d3-48b5-54bd-8720-205de09c1a0e

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
55/100

Date Published: 2024-03-28

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Liam Proven

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Reports surfaced of multiple fake cryptocurrency wallet apps on the Snap Store that appear legitimate but steal users' wallet credentials; one victim reportedly lost nine Bitcoins. The scams were distributed via multiple accounts that re-uploaded replacement apps after takedowns, prompting Canonical to institute temporary manual review of new snap name registrations to curb the campaign.

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